122/365: Take Care of Your Life

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ~ Romans 12:1

As you spend the time sharpening the iron of your spirit, don't neglect the instrument which carries God's light into the world - your body.

Commit to exercise your body as you exercise your faith. We all desire a good, long life and in doing so, we can generate a lasting legacy.

GO DEEPER: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

NEXT STEP: Are you taking care of God's temple?

EthanRogers

on 05/03/2023 at 02:01 PM

Imagine smoking for 40 years, drinking heavy for 35, doing drugs for 20 and IV drugs for 5, Accidents, splenectomy, surgeries, 30 broken bones, punching through a window, jumping off a 130 foot cliff, being shot at, poisoned, many fist fights, had guns pulled on me about 40 times, prison, God has been good to me. I am blessed to be alive. There must be a reason.

Kevin Miller

on 05/02/2023 at 07:26 PM

Some great testimonies again. I also have abused my body. I was overweight and I used to use drugs and alcohol. I’ve been sober for a while. I like the triangle analogy used. Mind body and spirit and work together.

KDB

on 05/02/2023 at 04:40 PM

I’ve been blessed w/ good health so far. I do owe my guardian angels some big thank you’s ( being a kid in the 70’s). My wife on the other hand was born w/ a hole in her heart. I asked a couple weeks ago for prayers since she’s been back in a-fib. Tomorrow the Dr is going to try to shock her back into rhythm. I would like to ask for your prayers for her and the Dr Thank you brothers. Will be praying for all you

Nicholas A.

on 05/02/2023 at 04:18 PM

I’m 58 this year. 5 years cancer free. Been cycling for 20 years. Ran for 15 of those. I have a gravel bike race this weekend. However, I was not a real active person as a younger man. It wasn’t until my mid-30’s I even thought about increasing my activities. A friend was an avid mountain biker and got me interested in that. And slowly, very slowly that evolved to the point I rode my bike across the country; ocean to ocean. Just like I do with my study of the Gospels I set a goal, or as I call it, dangling a carrot. I seek to learn and absorb an attribute of Christ and start slow. Coaching and commentaries help. With cycling I dangle a carrot and work towards that. I surround myself with like minded individuals who love bikes and outdoors. It’s baby steps to take on the Christian life. It’s baby steps to increase our activity level. Find an activity that interests you and take baby steps.

Chris C

on 05/02/2023 at 03:13 PM

As a young man, I did things to my body that I'm not proud of. I'm a Vietnam vet and I'll be 77 this year. But the Lord took hold of me and made me realize that I was to live for Him. As long as I'm mobile, I will serve Him. Thank you Jesus!

Matthew Brown

on 05/02/2023 at 03:13 PM

My whole adult life I have eaten anything I wanted and always felt pretty healthy. I haven’t smoked in 15 years and quit drinking alcohol about 7 years ago. I work in Construction so I have stayed in pretty good shape. I’m 43 now and the last few years I have noticed things catching up to me. I don’t look it but I’m about 50 lbs over weight, my body aches in several places, every once in awhile I push it to hard and it feels like I’m getting a hernia and my blood pressure is in the mild hypertension range. I’m slowly making changes to my diet but I know there’s a lot more I could do to keep this temple in good condition. I’m praying for better self control and motivation to exercise on a regular basis

john larson

on 05/02/2023 at 03:12 PM

i am 65 today. sprained my ankle during a martial arts sparring session last night. i can see the limits age imposes, and while i’m blessed by God with good health i have to remember it all fails in the end and we return to God all he has given us. it doesn’t matter what we all can do, we just have to do what we can to preserve the temple that are our bodies. God bless you all.

Robbie Simms

on 05/02/2023 at 03:09 PM

Great testimonies this helps me to hear the voice of God and stay In his will. Father I pray that my mind is open to the words of men that follow you and are so willing to lend advice and wisdom that leans upon you. Transparent wisdom helps me grow and show my own struggles and I lay them at your feet father help me to grow into a purpose driven holy man amen

Tim Debronsky

on 05/02/2023 at 02:44 PM

Great testimonies brothers! Thanks for sharing. I am very grateful that God has given me the ability to exercise almost every day at 46. My knees aren’t what they used to be after 2 surgeries but I can still do things. We also changed our diet a few years ago by mostly eliminating carbs

Elliott

on 05/02/2023 at 02:32 PM

I'm 40 years old now and I love who I am today regardless of the situation I'm in.

Elliott

on 05/02/2023 at 02:27 PM

good morning Brothers, when I was a young boy going into freshman year of high school I was 5'7 and I weighed 325 lb. I got approached by the high school football coach and he told me that he needs me on his team. so he started me on an exercise routine and I have my growth spurt at the same time fast forward to my senior year I was 6'4 285 lb and 14% body fat; I was also a D1 athlete. I graduated high school at 18 years old. but something just wasn't right because I was getting hurt all the time. without getting a bruise or broken bone so I can't figure out why. at age 25 I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I lost my ability to walk to do this daily functions. being 25 years old and being told that I had to that disease hurt me. so I got really addicted to the pain meds alcohol another drugs to help me cope. I went from caring for my body to not taking care of me in any way. I was in such a depression that was hard for me to get out of. 15 years later I'm able to go back to work part-time. because I started taking care of my body and believe in that Jesus will help me through anything. but I have to do the work I can't expect him to do anything for me I need to take care of my body so my life is complete. Jesus is giving me the strength to keep moving forward and he's helping me because I am taking care of his body. today I have the story that not only motivates me but it can motivate people that I meet. I don't take proper care in my body cuz they're still things I do.

Boyce Moses

on 05/02/2023 at 02:12 PM

Every day I thank God for giving me another day in His creation. My body is more if a tomb than a temple, but I do what I can to share Gods word with others. Not a young pup anymore, 71, but still able to praise God every day. Love you Jesus! ❤️🧡💜💚

Brandon Pembleton

on 05/02/2023 at 02:11 PM

We are triangles by Gods design. Mental, physical and spiritual are the sides of the triangle. A triangle is one of the most efficient shapes to support any load placed on it. No matter where the load is placed it distributes it across all three sides. Neglecting any one of those sides cause the whole structure to become substantially weaker. So I know I must take great care with each of those to be as strong as possible for the purpose of serving our Lord. I’ve had injuries and surgeries that knocked me down and made the physical side greatly weakened. The load that puts on the other two sides can easily push it to failure. I must take as much care of my physical body as I do my spiritual body. It is the gift God gave me to walk around with for this entire life after all. I would be a spoiled brat if I didn’t take care of it. Thank you God for the gift of life and may I always desire to take care of the physical body as much as the mental and spiritual one. I love you God amen 🙏

Jeff Arnold

on 05/02/2023 at 01:56 PM

So many times as a younger man, playing sports, motocross and drag racing. Thinking after all the injuries my grandfather who raised me would say “ son you’re gonna feel that when you get older”. My answer would be naw pop I got this, ten feet tall and bulletproof. Now about to turn 61 what a dumb ass I was. If I would have listened what could I not be dealing with now. Being fortunate that God adopted me some 25 plus years now has saved me from being anymore less intelligent. But in his divine grace and mercy he chose to fix this broken down temple and rebuild it. Yes there are still some signs of previous damage, but at least it hasn’t crumbled to rubble and dust. Prayer has been a life saver and great block mason. “For by his stripes we are healed of our transgressions and illnesses”. My prayer for all the brothers on this app that God will touch and Bless you all will his healing love and grace, Thank You father for being the great physician you are. In your son’s precious and holy name, AMEN

Tim

on 05/02/2023 at 01:41 PM

I don’t take care of myself like I used to or like I should anymore. Unfortunately life for me is much busier and it’s often quick meals between kid’s activities and work days are much longer the last few years. I’m fortunate GOD has looked out for my body and kept me healthy and injury free all my life. As I approach 50 I can feel the aches that I’ve been warned about. Lord I pray for those that haven’t been as fortunate with there health as me and I pray that I never take the blessing God has given me for granted or think I’ve done it own my own. I know with all the stupid things I’ve done in my life, my body and health shouldn’t be what it is.

Steven

on 05/02/2023 at 01:06 PM

I have been blessed with high metabolism and lots of energy. Most of my life I've been thin and I've enjoyed running to maintain my weight and health. But unfortunately, it's been a point of vanity and pride. But as I age (59), I can't run without some pain and I have to be much more aware of what I eat. I feel the Lord convicting me of my sin of pride. I am also reminded that the Lord gives and takes away. I have loved running and it honestly hurts to think that it will soon be a part of my past. When I can't run anymore, what will the Lord give me to help me maintain my health. I can feel He is asking me to trust Him.

randy swopes

on 05/02/2023 at 12:46 PM

Praying for you Tommy, I share a lot of the injuries you have described, but in my 79 years of life I’ve tried to perform some form of exercise every day, somewhat limited because of age but thank God I can do a little, praying for all on this platform,

Frank Shumaker

on 05/02/2023 at 12:38 PM

I have really been wondering if even though we are not commanded to follow the old dietary laws if we shouldn’t anyway?

Scott Beebe

on 05/02/2023 at 12:34 PM

I can’t tell you how bad any type of tobacco makes me feel and being in recovery from alcoholism allows me to be transparent and say that I DEFINITELY cannot allow any form of alcohol enter this temple that the Lord has given me.

Robert McFaddin

on 05/02/2023 at 12:20 PM

I wasted a lot of years not caring for my body. Now, when I want to, I can’t do a whole lot of exercising. Bad shoulders. Bad knees. Bad neck. I still don’t eat like I should. Most of the time I think I use food for comfort instead of going to God for my comfort.

Mike J

on 05/02/2023 at 12:08 PM

Praying for you,Tommy and your health. God is good.

Jeff McKinney

on 05/02/2023 at 12:08 PM

Thank you for your honesty Tommy. As I have worked mentally and physically through life my body at the age of 60 feels the aches and pains of every day life. We are all blessed to be alive and in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and communing with each other. Say a prayer for all the men who share on this app.

Tommy Williamson

on 05/02/2023 at 10:59 AM

I defiled my body for years. As injuries mounted first my it was my shoulders one by my brothers and the other when I fell out of an apple tree that I was climbing, my right knee followed in a freakish accident while mowing, then my low back at 19 thanks to a drunk driver, my left knee at 23 when an older guy backed up into me while arguing with his wife by and there have been at least four concussions. My asthma has always been an issue along with bouts of pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, then COPD and now two vertebrae in my mid back that are breaking down. However with all of that I still push my self to my limits each day. I even let my weight slowly increase to the point that I hit 310 pounds while wearing 58” waisted pants that were getting tight as my height was shrinking from 5’ 6” don to 5’ 4 1/2”. I have started to do better now wearing size 48” jeans and they are loose enough to slide over my hips without unsnapping and unzipping them. Praise the Lord I am still able to go, though not as long or as fast as I used to. It’s taken me 67 years to really appreciate this body which aches most of the time, especially in the cool damp weather we have had in thd last few days we’re they are predicting snow showers early tomorrow morning and then upper 50’s in the afternoon.

122/365: Take Care of Your Life

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