Working out is essential, my hormonal equilibrium and mood depend on it. Not to mention bone health and muscle tone. But finding the balance is tough!
I swing from seasons of running to seasons of weight-lifting… cardio to core-work. Whatever I focus on seems to allow weakness in another area. Ahhh, how to keep all the plates spinning??
Spiritual strengthening feels similar. Prayer is an absolute, yet so is reading scripture. Biblestudy with a teacher is helpful, but also worship in community. Serving at church is beneficial, but then time away to rest is important. Lots of areas… so little time.
I discovered over the years that different seasons have brought different opportunities and going with what’s available right now has brought me peace. Just like my daily exercise regime that changes depending on where I am and how much time I have… so my spiritual food – daily bread varies a bit. quiet-time.
Some days quiet time is quick and light. Other days my schedule is easy and I can study and learn for hours. Podcast in the car, audio Bible while I mow, pray and fast alone or serve day with other women… The point is, I purpose to find a way. To connect with God busy or not, at home or away. He’s top of my scheduled and I’m open to connect.
He will feed me, because I come. Nothing anxious, just consistent. Growth happens. He is faithful.
ForGlorySake! –Anna
