One thing I've noticed in myself as well as dear friends I know is that if you really want to follow Jesus and give Him your all then the enemy will definitely try and make you lose focus .
In the intensely busy lifestyles we're living there is such a need for balance . We all have our limitations and our weaknesses and it's sometimes necessary to slow down and make sure the balance is still there .
Look around you . Everything in nature has a God-created balance . We call it an equilibrium . And because it is in equilibrium it is therefore sustainable. We're created after the image of our Master . We are all made 1)Spirit 2)Soul 3) Body . If any one of these 3 pillars of the human self is taking strain then the person in question will feel it . The spirit is the most important part , because this is the part that will keep on living after the body died . And by "living " I mean living in heaven or living in hell .
It is our responsibility to make sure our "spirit man" stays strong . We can build-up our spirit in the following ways : a)prayer b)talking in tongues c) worshipping ,d)reading Bible . Our soul is comprised of our a)Intellect ,b)Emotions ,c)Will . We build up our souls in some of the following ways : a)Koinonia : community , spending time with our friends & loved ones b) being intellectually stimulated (this differs from person to person) .
Then lastly the body needs to be looked after as well . We need to take notice of what we eat and also make sure we get some exercise .
SO . Every now and then ,turn on the brakes ,close the door and ask your Father to help you gauge how balanced you are . And then you make the necessary corrections .
The world needs well balanced people , therefor it is our responsibility to make sure we are.
Amen to that!
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