![]() ![]() We MUST control what we allow to penetrate our soul.Īccording to 1 Peter 2:1-3, we need spiritual nourishment in order to grow into a full experience of salvation. In order to be spiritually healthy, we have to be conscious of what we are exposing ourselves to on a daily basis and how it is affecting our minds and our spirit. ![]() Was I spending too much time watching the news and dwelling on all of the bad things happening in the world? Was constantly hearing all of the negative things said about the different political parties or all the arguments about whether or not we should still be social distancing fueling my anger? Was I on social media more than I realized looking at posts of everyone’s lives and subconsciously feeling inadequate or jealous? If so, then why was I continuing to voluntarily expose myself to such negative things and allow them in my mind and soul? That is like eating junk food and then wondering why my stomach hurts and why I’m gaining weight! If you are doing these same things, then STOP!!! This “spiritual diet plan” does not lead to good spiritual health! I started to really pay attention to what I was watching, seeing, and hearing on a regular basis. Was I also that unaware of what I was allowing into my spiritual diet? I mean, I do daily Bible study and prayer but was I really aware of what I was feeding my soul when I wasn’t doing those things?īy spiritual nutrition, I mean what I was allowing into my body/mind/soul. It wasn’t long before I started seeing an increase in my energy, mental clarity and overall health, and yes, some of the weight came off too!Īfter going through this process, I began to think about my spiritual nutrition. But, as soon as I started tracking what I ate, I became aware of what I was putting into my body and started making better choices. I was shocked at the amount of junk I was eating and how many calories I consumed eating unhealthy food. Initially, the purpose of tracking was not to do things differently but just to be mindful of what I was putting into my body. I decided a few weeks ago to start tracking what I ate using the myfitnesspal app. In fact, eating a diet that lacks good nutrition leaves me not only with extra pounds, but feeling tired, mentally sluggish, and overall not feeling well. Luckily, I inherited my father’s slim frame so in my youth that lack of mindfulness resulted in minimal effects when coupled with a highly active lifestyle.įast forward to age 47, when what I put into my body makes a HUGE difference. ![]() The only time in my life that I have ever truly been mindful of what goes into my body is during the years I competed in fitness contests, which I did on and off for about twelve years. Having grown up in the south, I have no guilt associated with food. ![]()
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