I just attended an aerobics class today, my first one in many years. I'm not in great shape but I was able to keep up for most of it and afterward felt good in my body, albeit rather tired.
Genesis chapter one tells us that God created humanity in His image and its clear from the design of our bodies that God intended us to be creatures that move. I took up salsa dancing a few years ago and one of the things I like about it is the fact that it's energetic. You can get a good workout from a few hours on the dance floor and have a great time too!
I'm so glad that God designed us to be active and that getting active would make us feel good - that tells me that God loves pleasure and loves giving the capacity for pleasure to His creatures. That's one thing I've noticed about following Jesus - the more I get to know Him, the greater my appreciation and awe for Him and the greater my capacity to enjoy Him.
Here's a video of what the human body it capable of:
http://youtu.be/jfSp5nMgq5I
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
I Need Thee Every Hour
I arrived in Calgary last weekend with both anticipation and concern as to what lies in store. On the one hand, I recently came through a great time of seeing God direct my steps during my trip to Europe, and have had numerous things fall into place for this move to Calgary.
But on the other hand, I'm not entirely certain as to my job hunting. The temptation is to worry and fret against God. You know, it's a good thing to have uncertainty. I'm finding the uncertainty is pushing me towards God: to spending time with Him and remembering His promises of care and guidance, to worshipping Him for His great love and righteousness - and in this I enjoy peace and renewed trust in Him.
Without these question marks I'm facing regarding the kind of job I will find or where I will live, I would have less motivation for focusing on God. Although it's great to have times of rest and stability and certainty, I have found it's the times of difficulty, when I'm surrounded with the unknown, that I draw near to Him.
"Blessed is the man who endures temptation for when he has been approved he will receive the crown of life" (James 1:12).
But on the other hand, I'm not entirely certain as to my job hunting. The temptation is to worry and fret against God. You know, it's a good thing to have uncertainty. I'm finding the uncertainty is pushing me towards God: to spending time with Him and remembering His promises of care and guidance, to worshipping Him for His great love and righteousness - and in this I enjoy peace and renewed trust in Him.
Without these question marks I'm facing regarding the kind of job I will find or where I will live, I would have less motivation for focusing on God. Although it's great to have times of rest and stability and certainty, I have found it's the times of difficulty, when I'm surrounded with the unknown, that I draw near to Him.
"Blessed is the man who endures temptation for when he has been approved he will receive the crown of life" (James 1:12).
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