You are Worthy

Going High Tech

Do you have a smart phone or get on the internet daily?  You have a resource for your health and fitness.  Today, there are many apps and websites regarding health, nutrition and fitness.  Need to know what to eat or the number of calories?  There’s an app for that.  Need to know exercises to strengthen your core?  There are websites with videos, including YouTube.  Need spiritual guidance?  There is an app and websites that will send you daily lessons.  There is really no reason to say you do not know because technology has become a resource to learn.  I think that technology is a terrific resource to learn but when it comes down to it, your best resource is God.  He will direct you but you have to listen and be obedient.  God will lead you to what is right and what you should do but you have to DO it.  If God is in charge and directing you, you have to do it.  You have to look at the opportunity and take charge in some instances.  For example, although going down the elevator is an easier option, you know the better option is the stairs.  Start listening to God and do it!  (Want more of a challenge?  Go up the stairs.)  Instead of finding the nearest parking space, find the farthest and walk.  If you attend a luncheon, take only one plate (make sure you have a salad and something from all four food groups) and don’t go back for seconds or dessert.  (FYI it takes you stomach 20 minutes to register that it is full after eating so you may not feel full right afterwards)  Cookies and donuts are tempting, but you know fruit is a healthier choice (you don’t need an app for that).  If keeping a food journal (activity in manual), take a picture with your cell phone of your meal and record it later or record it in your cell phone food journal (yes, there is an app for that).  Can’t seem to work in exercise or spiritual study?  Set you alarm and schedule it on your calendar in your IPhone.  Just like a doctor’s appointment you schedule other activities around, you cannot miss the exercise appointment you set on your calendar.  Morning stretching should be on your schedule and set a consequence if you miss it, like take the stairs at work.  Let your Facebook friends hold you accountable for your health and spiritual knowledge.  When you go online, tell them how you were successful in keeping your food journal, exercise routine or spiritual time.  God has supplied you the technology so use it to stay dedicated and obedient to Him and yourself!

Hand over your technology to fill Coach God’s schedule.  He is waiting on you to make time for Him.

Be obedient,
Athena