A thought on fitness

Started doing the 30 day Shred last week as inspired by my sister Julie. We always like to give one another a little "clap clap motivation" (inside joke..sorry). Well, It's day 8 already on this thing and my thighs and shoulders are still paining me every time I work out. Hopefully I am doing all the work outs right, I think I am! I'm just a little bit of a weakling in some areas! I was missing running, but it's hard to get outside when there are sporadic snow storms still..welcome to Colorado in the Spring. So, Jillian Michaels it is.
I have noticed that in the last 9 days (yes, took a day of rest in there..God said do it..I think it most CERTAINLY applies to working out) I have had more energy to do many more things. After outreach I had a stack of papers/cards/receipts to sort through, a mess of a closet, several crochet projects, a house that needed cleaning...and I am sure more that I am forgetting, but ZERO motivation..all I wanted to do was sleep and sit. (Which is sometimes ok when you have been gone from your house for 12 weeks, but I knew it was not just from that!)
I think I have actually done more the last few days than the first two weeks I was back home. The house is fairly clean, my closet is partially organized, the receipts are cleaned up, cards and papers almost there, 2 small crochet projects out of the way with only Mindy's blanket really on the docket.. not to mention laundry done, and more.
It's amazing how much our physical, emotional and spiritual health are tied together. They all affect one another. With more physical energy I am also more inclined to spend time in the Word, Prayer, and Worship..also I am more inclined also to spend time with people. Oh, and choosing to be "Joyful in all things" is much easier when you're energetic. On the flip side, spending time with Jesus can motivate us to be more physically active and taking care of ourselves. It's all interconnected. Brilliant God we serve.  I was realizing that if any of these things are off kilter the rest gets off REALLY quick. Laziness in any area of my life quickly breeds laziness in other areas...and you know what...it has NO place in my life, I do not want it. Praise God that every day is a brand new day!

There you have it, that's what's on my mind tonight..and now I really need to go to bed since that's also helpful in being healthy. :-)

p.s. stay tuned for some insights on the first ever AWAKEN DTS starting on Monday. :-) Looking forward a new and fresh quarter.

Kingdom Night Testimony

Below is a video testimony of what happened the other night when a few of us were out ministering on Kingdom Night! I was so blessed to be a part of what God was doing! Enjoy.