"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Isaiah 26:3 NLT
In an article published by Runner's World recently, researchers at the University of Liverpool in the U.K. determined that it only took 14 days of inactivity for a runner's overall fitness level to begin dropping. What's more, the study determined that a runner's metabolic health declined as well by the inactivity with an increase in total body and liver fat along with an increased insulin resistance which raised the risk of diabetes. That's pretty depressing news isn't it? Thankfully though, research concluded that within 14 days of resuming exercise, the same amount of time the athletes refrained from it, their fitness levels were restored.
And while it's quite obvious that taking time off from exercising has negative effects on our bodies, taking time off from regular Bible study has negative effects as well. Effects that might not seem quite as obvious at first but eventually manifest in the form of moodiness, anxiety, apprehension, agitation and even fear. You see, in a world that is becoming increasingly tumultuous, staying "in perfect peace" is impossible for anyone "whose thoughts" are not fixed on God. And when we aren't filled with the "perfect peace" only God can offer, the things of this world can cause us to worry, fret and even lose sleep, all of which are detrimental to our health.
So if want "perfect peace" in the midst of this troubled world, spend time in the Word each day my friend. Then meditate on God's promises throughout the day so your thoughts and trust will stay "fixed" on Him.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that when we take our thoughts off of you, even for a moment, we can be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts because of the things happening around us. Help us to stay focused on You, immersed in the Word daily, that we might stay in perfect peace. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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