21-Day Experiment: "Walking in the Light" Day 20: 3 John 1 – 4 Watchword: 3 John 1:2 (NLT) “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” Do you remember the movie “Shallow Hal”? Hal, played by Jack Black, was shallow with the ladies and only liked women who were attractive on the outside. A chance encounter with Tony Robbins caused Hal to ONLY be able to see women as they looked like from the inside. In other words, those women who were compassionate, generous and gracious looked like supermodels to Hal. Those who were mean-spirited, self-centered and bitter (though gorgeous on the outside) looked like a hag to Hal. As a woman, I spend a good amount of time and money to look my best and make my body strong. I have a gym membership (though I do not enjoy exercise, I make myself workout 3-4 times a week). I have regular doctor appointments. I “chemically enhance” my hair and I have a terrific hair stylist. 3 John 1:2 challenges me to be sure I am also spending time (and money if necessary) to grow my insides, protect my heart and develop a deepened relationship with God. I NEED my daily early morning quiet times. I save my pennies to attend retreats and conferences to challenge me spiritually and renew me. I even have nifty Bible software that helps me understand and apply God’s word. The Shallow Hal illustration challenges me to truly live the truth of 3 John 1:2. What if people saw me from the inside out? Does my spiritual health make me look MORE attractive than my highlights and lip gloss? Hmmmmm….I wonder how attractive and strong I am spiritually. Today, I am going to spend time balancing the truth of being healthy in body and strong in spirit. POWER VERSES: "Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart." (Proverbs 27:19 (MSG)) "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." (Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)) Together, Lisa
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:13:49 +0000
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