We all do it, know something is bad for us and still continue. Like we know that we should exercise, that we should not eat certain things and yet we day by day are still the same. Why is that? There is more information available to us then ever before, thanks to the internet we don't even have to leave the house to gain this knowledge. We have the head knowledge.... but not the heart knowledge.
It goes for any area in our lives, not just our physical health. How about our emotional health? Is it easy to say, I believe that things will work out? Do we act like it will? Can you tell someone else that things will be okay? If we truly believed that, then why would we ever have fear or worry? Because taking that step from believing things will work out in our heads to knowing in our heart... is hard. Only from personal experience or seeing others walk through similar situations can we believe with our hearts. Just like the day you finally realize that you need to make a change in your diet or exercise. We need to be aware of our emotional health as well.
Would you sit and eat triple chocolate fudge ice cream in front of someone who is trying to lose weight? Why would you say that you believe that God will take care of you, then sit in worry or fear? By those actions are you helping those around you? Are you helping yourself? Just like taking care of our physical bodies will help us have a longer healthier life. Taking care of our emotional life will preserve us longer. Not only ourselves but others around us that are watching.
We need to be proactive in all areas of our health. Even if only one step at a time, all journeys begin with that first step taken. Don't try to do it all at once, as long as you are moving forward. Start where you are, take each day as an opportunity to grow. We have heard all of those before right? So stop listening and start doing.
Lets look at some practical steps to get us started:
1. Study... Learn what to do. When ever we want to do something new, we study and gain the knowledge needed right? Want to eat healthier? Study from others that have the information we need. Want to start exercising? Seek training from someone with the proper training that we need. Want to learn how to have faith in God for your life? Study His word, take the time needed to read and soak it in.
2. Seek ... So you have the knowledge, now seek a helper. Having someone come along side you and want the same goals that you desire, will allow you the help needed to succeed. Want to learn how to paint? You can study all there is available, but still not be able to paint a masterpiece. Having someone there to walk you through the steps and give advice, helps you to become the best you can be. Spending time in prayer with God will give you the closeness that you need. You will learn to hear His voice and have that one on one connection.
3. Step ... Take those first scary steps. Someone once said that if you would allow yourself to be outrageous for 60 seconds, you can do amazing things. By taking a chance you can conquer those fears. It is not enough to just believe something, if you are not willing to do like you believe. You have to eat that healthy meal, enter that gym and take that step towards God's plan for you. Are you willing to take your own advice? You have the head knowledge. Taking those steps takes the knowledge from the head down to the heart.
4. Share ... Have you ever taught someone how to do something? Most of the time when we teach someone, we gain an even better understanding of the task. The more we practice the better we become. Not only will we improve but we will also help others grow. Many times people are watching us to see how we reacted to situations. Our reaction could help or hinder someone's personal walk with or towards God. Who wants to believe and then follow a God that really can't help? Of course He can and does, but we portray to others that He can't. By us showing fear and worry, we show our lack of faith. On the other hand when we walk out our faith by acting like we say we believe. We have become the witness that we are called to be. Either sharing our stories of how God has been there for us or just by acting out our faith... both lead others toward their best life.
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