Whoever coined the popular expression, “you are what you eat” was a very clever fellow. Physically speaking, we know that everything we put in our mouth will either give life or take life. For example, fruits such as strawberries are an excellent source of potassium which our heart needs to stay strong. On the other hand, processed foods such as doughnuts typically contain more trans fats than any other food which can make the heart sluggish.
In terms of fitness, proper exercise fuels our bodies where as being a couch potato drains it. It’s easy to see in physical terms why it is so important to feed our bodies properly through diet and exercise.
Spiritually speaking, “you are what you eat”, too! I have been thinking a lot about this lately. It seems every new season brings new challenges and with that the battle of the mind rages.
I must admit, my mind is tempted to start feeding on garbage at that point. Even though I know it’s unhealthy to berate my body, I find I need “spiritual” intervention to conquer the negative and sometimes tormenting thoughts. Perhaps you are struggling with your own body image, an addiction, or even sexual temptation. It would be wise to ask yourself one simple question: Are the thoughts and activities that I am feeding on now moving me towards health and vitality or sickness and death? Let’s not be deceived, it’s either one or the other!
I love the Message translation of the following scripture: Romans 11:16
Behind and underneath all this there is a holy, God-planted, God-tended root. If the primary root of the tree is holy, there's bound to be some holy fruit. Some of the tree's branches were pruned and your wild olive shoots were grafted in. Yet the fact that you are now fed by that rich and holy root gives you no cause to crow over the pruned branches. Remember, you aren't feeding the root; the root is feeding you.
Take note! “You are what you eat” whether in mind, body, or soul!
By Donna Wilken
CEO / Christian Aerobic Resource, Inc.
www.faithfullyfit.com
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