I'm not a runner. I'm just not. As much as I've dreamed about becoming a runner one day, it's just not gonna happen. No matter how many times I think in my head I can do it, it's just not the case. The truth is, I'm asthmatic! I've thought about how great it would be to be able to conquer my asthma and run a marathon (haha) and be able to say "I did it! It's a miracle!" and then I woke up...the truth is, no matter how hard I try, I can't run for a long time. But I'm back on the treadmill trying again, because the doctor says I need to work on expanding my lungs and pushing them a little harder to hopefully improve them. So it's only been since Monday that I've been back to a regular workout schedule, but I'm feeling good about it. Not in the moment, but definitely after the fact.
1 Corinthians 9:27 "I discipline my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
This verse is also applying to the P28 challenge that our church is doing. It's 28 days of prayer & fasting. God has been teaching me a lot about self-control lately, but it's a really good lesson. I've also been trying to teach my small group girls about fasting and the power that comes with it. But I will admit it's hard! I keep remembering this verse:
1 Corinthians 9:27 "I discipline my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
This verse in context is talking about self-control in all things. Not just in running, exercising, or eating right. It's also God working through us, giving us self-control, to not have to have things the world says you must. We control our bodies, they don't control us. God, give us self-control today so we can experience the freedom that comes in serving you!
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