Friday

21 Days To A New and Improved You - Day 19


RECHARGING YOUR
SPIRITUAL BATTERIES

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength,
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not faint.
-
Isaiah 40:31



FOCUS FOR TODAY

For the journey through life, you need energy.
The best source of energy, of course, is God.
So if you're wise, you'll ask the Creator to energize you
and guide you today and everyday.


As you make the journey toward improved fitness, you'll undoubtedly run out of energy from time to time. When it happens, you can turn to God for strength and for guidance.
Andrew Murray observed, "Where there is much prayer, there will be much of the Spirit; where there is much of the Spirit, there will be ever-increasing power."
These words remind us that the ultimate source of your strength is God. When we turn to Him - for guidance, for enlightenment, and for strength - we will not be disappointed.
As you feeling exhausted? Are you emotions on edge? If so, it's time to turn things over to God in prayer.  Are you weak or worried? Take the time - or, more accurately, make the time - to delve deeply into God's Holy Word. Are you spiritually depleted? Call upon fellow believers to support you, and call upon Christ to renew your spirit and your life. When you do, you'll discover that the Creator of the universe has the power to make all things new...including you.


Never be lacking in zeal,
but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
-
Romans 12:11


MORE FROM GOD'S WORD

Matthew 19:26

New King James Version (NKJV)
26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Psalm 77:14

New King James Version (NKJV)

 14 You are the God who does wonders;
         You have declared Your strength among the peoples.

Psalm 68:34-35

New King James Version (NKJV)

 34 Ascribe strength to God;
         His excellence is over Israel,
         And His strength is in the clouds.
 35 O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places.
         The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people.
           Blessed be God!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
FINDING THE ENERGY TO DO GOD'S WORK

It takes energy to do God's work. And a well-rested Christian can be a much more effective worker for God. So plan your life, and your sleep, accordingly.


MORE THOUGHTS ABOUT
RENEWAL

Jesus taught us by example to get out of the rat race and recharge our batteries.-  Barbara Johnson

Troubles we bear trustfully can bring us a fresh vision of God and a new outlook on life, an outlook of peace and hope. - Billy Graham

Repentance removes old sins and wrong attitudes, and it opens the way for the Holy Spirit to restore our spiritual health. - Shirley Dobson

Hope can give us life. It can provide energy that would otherwise do us in completely if we tried to operate in our own strength. - Barbara Johnson

He is the God of wholeness and restoration. - Stormie Omartian


BEWARE OF RESTAURANT FARE

In the good old days, dining out used to be an occasional treat for most families. Now, it's more of an everyday occurrence. But there is a catch: most restaurants aim for taste first, price second, and health third. But you should think health first. So the next time you head out for a burger, a bagel, or any other fast food, take a minute to read the fine print that's usually posted on the wall. You may find out that the healthy-sounding treat is actually a calorie-bomb in disguise. 



WORKING IT OUT
MORE EXERCISE EQUALS LESS STRESS

As exercise increases, stress usually decreases. So, if you want less stress in your life, you should exercise more frequently.


YOUR ENERGY AND GOD'S PROMISES
All of us have moments when we feel exhausted. All of us suffer through tough times, difficult days, and perplexing periods of our lives. Thankfully, God promises to give us comfort and strength if we trust  and turn to Him.
If you are a person with too many demands and too few hours in which to meet them, it's probably time to examine your priorities while you pare down your daily to-do list. While you are at it, take time to focus upon God and His love for you. Then, ask Him for the wisdom to prioritize your life and the strength to fulfill your responsibilities. God will give you the energy to do the most important things on today's to-do list if you ask Him. So ask Him....today.




STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH
ENERGY DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE


Feeling exhausted? Try this: Start getting more sleep each night; begin a program of regular, sensible exercise; avoid harmful food and drink; and turn your problems over to God. And, the greatest of these is "turn your problems over to God."


MORE FROM GOD'S WORD ABOUT
BIBLE STUDY

2 Timothy 3:16

New International Version (NIV)
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Matthew 4:4

New International Version (NIV)
 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
 

Matthew 24:35

New International Version (NIV)
35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
 

Hebrews 4:12

New International Version (NIV)
 12

Romans 1:16

New International Version (NIV)
 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.


NOTES TO YOURSELF
Make notes about the strength that can be yours when you follow God's path and trust His promises.

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