Getting into shap

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful" Joshua 1:8 NIV
 
How is your health? When was the last time you did a spiritual health check? As with anything that you try and grow, you have to monitor and keep an eye on your spiritual growth. The number one New Year's Resolution quoted by people worldwide is to "get into shape" or improve their diet. It's very important to maintain a healthy balance so that your body receives all the nutrients it requires. Have you thought about getting into shape spiritually? It isn't just your outer body that needs to be in working function, matter of fact your outer body will falter if your spirit is not intact and healthy. Where do you begin with your spirit?
 
Joshua 1:8 contains some invaluable advice when it comes to steering our spirit in the right direction. The main word used here is 'meditate', which doesn't mean "read once as quickly as possible" it means "read constantly and search for deeper understanding". The Bible is our book of Law and it is easily accessible, it is the most printed and translated text in the world. There is actually no excuse for not reading it, knowing it and applying it to your life. In Psalm 77 David talks about meditation 3 times and how it helped him come closer to God and deal with his situations. Note how Joshua doesn't say reading the book of Law will bring your salvation - we know that is only through faith in Jesus Christ. But it does say your way will be prosperous and successful, and that is a good way to start the year. So make 2012 a year of meditation on The Word, search for deeper understanding and a closer relationship with God. Then you'll be in the perfect shape for God to make your way prosperous and successful.