FLESH-WOMAN DIET SERIES 1 - EXERCISE

SPIRITUAL DIET 

I am on a diet is a word that is heard very frequently - Almost everyone is on a diet. 

MOST DIETS REQUIRE SOME FORM OF EXERCISE

Any form of exercise require work and discipline.  It must be done on a regular basis, you must have a set goal and from time to time assess your results.  

BEING ON A DIET ALSO REQUIRE YOU TO REFRAIN FROM CERTAIN FOODS AND OTHER COMFORTS 

IT REQUIRES YOUR INVOLVEMENT, ENGAGEMENT, WILL POWER AND DETERMINATION..

1 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

TODAY'S TOPIC:  SAY NO TO THE "FLESH WOMAN

• Get some discipline 
• Work - You must work- It involves you. (Philippians 2: 12-13)

• Stop being a Spiritual Couch Potato 
• Exercise - Don't sit idle - Get up, get out and get going.  (1 Timothy 4:7)

• Don't be a Cinderella Christian 
• Change - Don't get a temporary fix, get Godly.  (1 Timothy 4:8)

To grow and develop physically in the areas above let's discuss...

1. What foods (spiritual) would you have to refrain from?
2. What comforts would you have to give up?
3. What sort of work/discipline would be required?
4. What are some traits of a couch potato Christian?
5. What are some exercises would you recommend for a couch potato?
6. What are some characteristics of a Cinderella Christians?
7. What are some things that are required for change rather than a temporary fix?

"Our heavenly Father is not a fairy godmother.  He is much too wise to give us the easy way or the instant fix.  For He knows that we need to learn discipline if we are to grow into the beautiful women He wants us to be." 

Remember, train and exercise towards holiness and godliness not just for eternity but for enjoyment in our lives here on earth.  Know that your personal trainer, The Holy Spirit, is ever more than willing to help you in all that is required for you to do. 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel