A couple of times in the past,in different forums, I have discussed the parable of Jesus given in Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable the master upon returning from his trip assesses the efforts of his servants in whom he had entrusted various portions of his property while he was away. For the productive servants he praised their efforts by saying, "well done good and faithful servant. . . "
In my previous thoughts I have focused on the idea that what was said was not, 'all done. . .' but rather "well done". The implication being that in our fast paced world we try to do it all and fail when we should be attempting to do things well, with a spirit of excellence. I still find this to be true but want to take a different turn today.
Rather than focus on the task at hand I want to focus on our ability to perform the task. Our ability to perform in this life is directly related to our wellness (fitness) which incorporates our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being (in no particular order). These areas are interrelated and have significant impact on one another and together determine the limits of our ability to serve. As I have recently written setting some goals is an important starting point. I encourage you to look at your current situation and make a point to set some goals to propel you forward.
First take care to grow your spiritual health and pray that God will guide you to grow in the other areas. Then work on your physical well being, if the body is the temple of God then a little upkeep is in order. We don't all have to be the super-ripped athlete with the fantastic figure. However we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves. We have been entrusted with our mind, body, and soul by the God of the universe, just as the men in the parable were entrusted with a portion of the master's fortune. What will He find when He returns? With God we will, live well!
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