Meditations for Christians Who Try To Be Perfect
Monday 15th of March 2010
Physical Limitations
1 Corinthians 6:20: “…honor God with your body.”
“Our bodies have limits, no matter how determined we are. We can go only so long without sleep, absorb so much information, make so many decisions, and do well at so many things,” writes singer and author, Annie Chapman.
This fact distresses those of us who want to do everything and do it “right.” We push ourselves beyond reason and then when approached with another task or “opportunity,” we cannot refuse. “If I could just accomplish more,” we reason, “what pleasure and glory it would bring to the Creator.”
For the sake of a deadline, crisis, or uncontrollable circumstance, we may need to work extra hours or go with less sleep. But when the deadline or crisis is past, we need to recognize our limitations and rest for however long it takes and in whatever way fits our situations. We honor God when we admit our physical limitations and work within them.
Lord, I want to honor you.
Please help me to treat my body with respect and wisdom.
Copyright 2010 Joan C. Webb
For more from Joan Webb visit www.joancwebb.com
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