Building Godly Character

Scripture Reading - James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

I keep telling myself that I need to start working out. I know I need to, and I actually have experienced the benefits of an exercise program many times in my life. I know what will be the result of pushing my body to new limits. I will lose weight, my health will better, and I will feel better. Everything result associated with a workout routine is good. There is no bad. It is all good. Then why don't I do it? I guess it is a combination of not wanting to go through the initial pain associated with working out, and the unwillingness to put aside the comfort foods that I would do without in dieting. I can visualize the soreness that comes with the first few weeks, but you know what, that only lasts a little while. I can remember starting a daily running program. The first day I was only able to run 2 laps (1/2 mile). I was so sore the next day, it was difficult to move. But, I stuck with the program and within 6 weeks, I was running 6-8 miles a day.

Our walk with Christ is a lot like a workout routine. In order to develop Christ- like character in us, we sometimes have to go through some difficult things. The Bible teaches us to enter into these situations with joy. We need to look at the end results instead of focusing upon the process. It is difficult to be steadfast, but we can take comfort in knowing the Christ is with us and when His work has been done in us, we will be delivered from the things that are pressing upon us.. Our main focus should be on becoming the man or woman that He wants us to be. We can look on difficult circumstances with joy because it is Christ working in us to make us what He wants us to be.

Be Blessed and Live in the NOW!!!