Hey Everyone,
BrotherMike's post in Shiney's Fitness thread made me think of all the things I do in life that I absolutely hate, but do them anyway, simply "because it's good for me", or is supposed to be.
For instance, one of the things I've added to my diet is a green veggie powder, which results in something that looks like this:
I can tell you right now that it tastes like something you would be left with if you emptied all the contents from your lawnmower (including the dirt,) whirred it up in a food processor, and then added water.
DEE-lish.
NOT.
Yet I've been downing this horrible-looking, smelling, and tasting concoction every day -- "because it's good for me."
I can't help but think of how the Bible consistently tells us to practice self-denial (because who wouldn't want a big milkshake instead of this awful sludge,) self-discipline (just getting myself to mix it up is a chore,) and self-control (forcing myself to down this every single day is a challenge,) because even beyond the (alleged) nutritional benefits, God tells me that putting such principles into practice is good for me.
I know this seems like a minor example, and I can think of several other areas of my life in which I do things I hate but know in the long run, it's good for me, and will save a whole lot more hassle than if I don't do them.
How about our intrepid CC audience out there?
What are some of the things that YOU really don't like doing, but do them anyway (or at least, attempt to,) because you know they're good for you?
And even if you have a whole list of things you know you should be doing but aren't quite there yet, feel free to share them anyway so that we can encourage and help each other along!
BrotherMike's post in Shiney's Fitness thread made me think of all the things I do in life that I absolutely hate, but do them anyway, simply "because it's good for me", or is supposed to be.
For instance, one of the things I've added to my diet is a green veggie powder, which results in something that looks like this:
I can tell you right now that it tastes like something you would be left with if you emptied all the contents from your lawnmower (including the dirt,) whirred it up in a food processor, and then added water.
DEE-lish.
NOT.
Yet I've been downing this horrible-looking, smelling, and tasting concoction every day -- "because it's good for me."
I can't help but think of how the Bible consistently tells us to practice self-denial (because who wouldn't want a big milkshake instead of this awful sludge,) self-discipline (just getting myself to mix it up is a chore,) and self-control (forcing myself to down this every single day is a challenge,) because even beyond the (alleged) nutritional benefits, God tells me that putting such principles into practice is good for me.
I know this seems like a minor example, and I can think of several other areas of my life in which I do things I hate but know in the long run, it's good for me, and will save a whole lot more hassle than if I don't do them.
How about our intrepid CC audience out there?
What are some of the things that YOU really don't like doing, but do them anyway (or at least, attempt to,) because you know they're good for you?
And even if you have a whole list of things you know you should be doing but aren't quite there yet, feel free to share them anyway so that we can encourage and help each other along!
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