Run, Phillip, Run

So I feel like Forest Gump, and Jesus is my Jenny. Ok, loose relation, but the idea is there. I have been undergoing some conviction about my health. I mean, I am in shape, since round is a shape, but I think I need to get fit. Now do not get me wrong, I am not going out to become a body builder, I just do not think that is me, but I do need to drop a pound or 20, and just be in shape cardio wise. In my study time this morning, I was looking for Biblical support for being fit, since I am trying to find motivation... so here is what I came up with:

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I had to ask myself if I was really glorifying God with the way I was treating my body, and the noticeable answer is, no.

"But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified." - 1 Corinthians 9:27

Now I understand that Paul is talking so much deeper than me getting my tail running and exercising. But the idea is there for me and the encouragement to get myself under control. So do not go and blame me for being a heretic, or someone who loves to pull scripture out of context, because that is not my goal at all. I am just trying to find encouragement through scripture.

There are 2 underlining reasons, besides conviction in why I see to start running important. One main reason is for my family. I need to be healthy and strong for them, so I can be around for a LONG time. Not trying to get all morbid, but I do have a history of heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. in my family, and I need to get my body fit NOW, before it is too late.

The second reason come because I feel I need to be in shape, so when delivering God's word and doing God's work I can do my best. I hear that running is an amazing release for pastors and it allows you to just go run, and be in the presence of the Holy one.

My game plan? Couch to 5k. The whole idea is to get you to run a 5k in 9 weeks. The plan seems really simple and great for someone, who well, has never do this before. I am not trying to be the next USA gold medalist for cross country, even though it would be cool to run in the Bridge Run one day. Who knows, maybe some of my runner friends will see me there one day. I will keep you updated in my journey to being in a shape other than round.