As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about WORKING OUT.

I seem to be very disciplined in my prayer life and I like routine, but working out takes a lot of effort for me. I know I should do it, I feel better once I’ve done it, and I know it’s good for my body, so why do I struggle?

And yet, as I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I’m thinking of all the ways to get out of my WORKOUT this morning. Pancakes sound so much better!

However, today I am going to listen to my inner voice that tells me I need this in more ways than one. It will help me in the ministry GOD calls me to do today.

It will help me to think more clearly and to feel good. I am going to make it part of my prayer today to exercise.

So today, join me. Get out and take care of your body.

Take a walk, go on a hike, go to the gym, do something to continue to celebrate health and God‘s call to take care of the temple of the Holy Spirit.

I’m heading into the gym right now, but maybe I’ll go for pancakes after my workout!

Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about a song that my friend, Heidi, used to sing with the choir, with Marlene playing on the piano, ALL IS WELL WITH MY SOUL! Even the words are powerful, especially in times like this, when it seems there is so much disorder and confusion in the world.

Even amidst the chaos and trials of the day, if OUR SOUL is in the right place, all is WELL. It is most important during times that seem stressful or when things are not working out, that we realize that the Lord is there. I have found in my journey that this is so true. As long as I strive to follow HIM, listen to HIS word, and put my trust in HIM, ALL IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!

I call today SOUL Day! It’s a day to make sure that ALL IS WELL with my soul, because, in the end, nothing else matters. So, take a deep breath, recommit your day and your life to Christ, and know that ALL IS WELL. Have a blessed day!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I am thinking about the word BALANCE.

It’s not always easy to keep our spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical life in BALANCE. Yesterday during my workout, my trainer talked to us about BALANCE, so necessary especially the older we get. She had us do all kinds of exercises to help us keep balanced. I think the most difficult area for me to stay balanced is physically. If my workout partners did not come every day, I would be out getting a doughnut somewhere. But because they’re just so diligent, they help me to find that balance. I think it’s important to find people who can keep you accountable in the area in which you find it the most difficult to stay balanced. Jesus wants us to live a BALANCED life! Thank you Diana, Tonia, Greg, and Mikey for keeping me balanced. I think we are on about year 15 with a routine. Even though I’m not excited when I see my trainer show up, (I want doughnut!), I know this routine keeps me balanced.

Today, find someone to take a walk with, to go for a run with, to ride a bike with, and find that physical BALANCE.

Have a great day!