Quick check. 1-10, how do you feel about your spiritual fitness today? Now rank your physical fitness. Drum roll…and the number is…

Most people I ask that question to, myself included, find them themselves having one side stronger than the other. People say, “I am in great shape right now, but I have let my spiritual life slide.” Others feel very close to Christ, yet have way too much jiggling going on. What about you?
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A client seems to be his own worst enemy. He started well, but ran out of enthusiasm/confidence along the way. The “why” seems weak in the face of the discouraging results or boredom or painful experiences.
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Wellness incorporates much more than food and exercise. Just as some people are overly focused on a career to the detriment of family, so are others singularly centered on an eating plan or workout regime to the point of exclusion of other aspects of life.
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I am reminded of the Christmas song lyrics, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” But, so many people do not really experience the desired wonder and peace of the holiday season because they are overwhelmed! Christmas parties, traveling, desserts, cold weather, family traditions, shopping, visits from friends and family, and the stressful list goes on and on
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The balance comes in the ebb and flow, the give and take, according to our values and life circumstances. If we are unclear on our values, we will be frustrated, even if we are getting a lot of things done.
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Many people living near the ocean enjoy crabbing as well as fishing. Once the first crab is caught, it is placed in a bucket and is likely to crawl out. However, when a second crab is placed in the bucket, the crab-catcher knows that neither will escape.
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In a survey done with people in their 90’s the question was asked about what regrets these seniors had. Most of the answers were surprisingly the same. They expressed regrets about not taking more risks in life or doing things that would live on after they were gone or just simply having more fun.
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While trying to encourage her son to eat his dinner one evening, my friend quoted the well-known saying, “You are what you eat,” hoping it would be the motivation necessary to cause him to heartily eat his vegetables with gratitude. His response, however, was not what she anticipated, and made everyone in the room roll with laughter.
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I couldn’t help but notice a young man who was pacing the floor, complaining and fussing about having to wait over thirty minutes for his car. He was making quite a scene, and interestingly enough, the book he brought to read was getting crumpled in his hands.
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For Christians, the first “bite” is to acknowledge that we can’t do it alone. We need each other and we need empowerment from the Holy Spirit. When we begin to rely on our own strength to reach our goals, we are setting ourselves up for failure.
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When people are asked “why” they desire an aspect of wellness such as weight loss or better eating habits, their initial answer is rarely the “why” that is big enough to keep them on track.
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What would happen if we applied the principle of fasting to our conversation or words? What would be the benefits? What would happen if we were intentional about eliminating toxic words from our vocabulary?
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It is interesting to me that the holidays God gave to the Israelites were called feasts. They were times of enjoying food together. Indeed, times of mourning were marked by fasting or the barest forms of sustenance.
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From a Christian perspective we are expected to “be still.” The exact verse is “Be still and know that I am God.” With practice you can learn how to be still and hear His voice. At first your mind will wander. You will think about your to do list and things like, what to cook for dinner, or your grocery list.
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My husband eventually had to take over the cooking, cleaning, shopping, and more, while I managed only to minimally homeschool my children and keep Charis Childbirth afloat. I had to let another small business go under because I just couldn’t do it.
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