"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking." James 1:5 NLT
If you’ve been struggling with slower times or more injuries lately, it may not be your training regimen that’s to blame according to recent research in the journal Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición (Latin American Archives of Nutrition), especially if you're a female. Researchers reviewed 42 studies that assessed the effect of deficits on calories, protein, minerals, and vitamins on performance. They found that female athletes were much more susceptible to iron, calcium, and vitamin D deficiencies than their male counterparts. The researchers concluded that these common deficiencies may play a significant role in what was called Female Athlete Triad syndrome but is now referred to as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) because of the increasing number of men who are experiencing it. Dietitian Kara Hoerr, R.D.N., who provides nutrition coaching for athletes said, "Getting faster and better at your sport often means making sure you have enough calories and nutrients to fuel yourself." If you’re not sure you’re on the right track, she suggested consulting a dietitian who specializes in sports performance.
And you know, when it comes to consulting an expert for answers to the many questions and/or problems you and I might have, there is no greater Consultant that we could ever approach than God. In fact, the Bible tells us that if we need wisdom, or knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight, we are to "ask our generous God" who will give it to us. And the best part? He will not rebuke, or criticize, us for asking but will give us individual, practical, divine, and Christlike counsel. In other words, God's counsel is specific to us and to our situation; it is also perfect and will always lead us to be more like our Savior. It is instruction so wise that, as the saying goes, we can take-it-to-the-bank.
So if you're not sure you're on the right track today, consult the One who has the answers to all life's questions and the solutions to all life's problems. He will not only steer you in the right direction but will give you the perfect advice to stay there.
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we can come to You for counsel anytime we need it through prayer and Bible study. Help us to seek You first when we need wisdom God, knowing that You always have the perfect answer. Thank You for being so generous when we are so unworthy. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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