Good Morning Friends!!!!! My oh my, I am
glad I am HIS Monday!!!! This morning I loaded up all my bags for work (they
call me the bag lady here) and headed out the door. I was feeling quite spiffy
in my zebra print dress and sporting my high heels…..Now if you have ever been
to my house you know about the wooden ramp that my husband built, but for those
of you that haven’t let me describe it a bit; it’s a bit steep….short and steep,
I guess because of the steps it was built over and the size of the screen
porch. Anyway, needless to say I try to always be careful when I head down,
especially when sporting the high heels…you know the ones with the thin heals.
This morning was no exception, loaded my bags and headed out the door. I hadn’t
taken 3 steps down the ramp when my right heal got stuck between the boards…..a
first and I hope a last! My heart and mind were both racing as my leg buckled
at the knee and I was headed down. Praise God, somehow I managed to get
control of my body, pull my heal out, and stay on my feet! As I stood up, I took
a deep breath, said a thank you prayer and headed to my car, knowing I had been
blessed because I could have really hurt myself! As I got in the car I couldn’t
help but think that if I wasn’t somewhat physically fit….you know, if I didn’t
exercise (not as much as I should, but I do try) and eat half way healthy I very
well may not have had the strength or dexterity to hold myself up and get my
balance. Because I take care of myself I was able to ward off a potentially
serious fall. Hmm, oh goodness don’t we face potentially serious “falls”
everyday….”falls” into worldly temptations? Falls….like the temptation to
gossip, ignore a friend in need, criticize unjustly….these falls might not seem
too serious, but left unattended…..oh my the pain and hurt that happens. So,
you are asking what does your near fall have to do with this. If we are
spiritually fit….if we spend time every day with our Heavenly Father, in prayer
and His word we will be able to ward off potentially serious “falls.” We will
be strong and balanced in our daily lives, being spiritually healthy His light
will shine brightly through us to others….well heck our light might even help
others to avoid “potentially serious falls” making the world a brighter place.
Heavenly Father, help us to stay fit by spending time with YOU, the most
important time in our days….Help us to share your love with others,
generously!
Those who live according to the sinful
nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in
accordance with the spirit have their minds set on what the nature desires; but
those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the
Spirit desires. Romans 8:5. What does the Lord require of you? To act justly
and to love mercy and to walk humble with your God. Micah 6:8. The grace of
God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to
ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly
lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12. Grow in the grace and knowledge of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! 2
Peter 3:18.
Love you all!
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