Stamina

I just got in from the gym. While I was working out it dawned on me how much stamina a church planter needs to be successful at what he does. I can't help it, I'm always thinking about church planting. Today I realized that being physically fit as a church planter is almost as important as being spiritually fit. I learned the hard way with this one. I could do everything right to make sure I was running on all cylinders when it came to my spiritual walk with God, but if I wasn't physically fit my energy level wained as I tried to complete the task of starting a church. I've learned that working the heart physically is just as beneficial as working it spiritually. When your energy is up, your drive and passion is stronger.

Here are some tips to help you to begin the journey of cranking up some more energy. Exercise the heart and tone the body (use weights) at least 3 times a week (for one hour at a time), walk a lot, eat right (lower the carbs you feed your body, watch your caloric intake, cut back on the sugar, and eat healthy foods) and you'll find that you will have the energy to keep on keeping on to what God asked you to do. I'm sharing this because I have been down the road of losing my stamina and drive. I know first hand that the health of the church planter is directly proportional to the health of the church plant. So, take care of yourself, get off your butt, and start exercising and eating healthy. If you will be a good steward of your body, your body will help you be a good steward of the call that God has given you.