Wed, 24 September 2014
Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you don't have your health, you don't have anything”? I think this is a stupid thing to say, and in today's episode I will explain why – and what to say instead. And for those who don't have your health, I've got a newsflash: you also don't have a free pass to whine, complain, and make excuses.
Tip of the Week:The LoseIt! app makes tracking your nutrition, hydration, and exercise easy and fun. Lumosity offers a great way yo keep your brain sharp – by playing games! HabitList helps you cultivate habits you want to develop and keep track of your streaks. Spiritual Foundations:If you are busy, stretched and stressed to the max, and need every minute of a 14 hour day to keep your head above water – the best thing you cando is set aside plenty of time to read God's word. The Bible. Why would I say that?
I have certainly found the source of peace in stressful times to be taking refuge in the Word. And it's not just my experience. I read an article recently by Pastor Joseph Prince about George Müller, who in the 1800's ran five orphanages, and oversaw the care of more than 2,000 orphans. Müller was not wealthy, and the funding of these orphanages depended solely on donations. Every day, Müller set aside time to study the scriptures. Prince wrote:
Whatever your needs, stresses or responsibilities, take time each day to read God's Word and nourish your spirit. Feature Presentation: If You Don't Have Your Health…I think it's time we stopped saying, “If you don't have your health, you don't have anything.” Here are 5 reasons why:
I propose we say instead, “If you don't have your health, you still have everything.” And here are five reasons why that is true:
What's Your Excuse?Here are people whose problems could have been used as an excuse, but who achieved greatness in spite of, or perhaps even because of, the health challenges they face.
So… what's your excuse? Next Week: Five Bad Habits That Can Wreck Your Life. Get The TranscriptClick here to get the transcript. Transcripts provided by SuccessTranscripts – a great solution if you need your podcast, sermon, speech, or other audio transcribed. Question: Have you changed any limiting beliefs as a result of this episode? Click here to leave your comments. |