Well, there is something we can do about these unforseen circumstances. Did you know we each have a supernatural power inside us to help lift the burdens of life? I call it our "spiritual muscle" and today I'd like to expand on this concept in a practical and down to earth way.
What exactly is our spiritual muscle?
Our spiritual muscle is the mechanism or tool that provides internal fortitude to help us get through the trials and tribulations of life with confidence, courage, and endurance. It gives us the resilience - the bounce back - to endure the inevitable tough times life throws at us. When we have a strong spiritual muscle we are less likely to be tossed to and fro by the waves and storms that come our way.
How do I know if I need work on this?
There are signs that alert us to the fact that we need some strength training in this area. Here are some of them:
1.You find yourself talking a lot about your problems to other people, instead of to God.
2. You use food, alcohol, exercise, overwork to ease stress and anxiety and help forget about your problems.
3. You have a hard time making decisions.
4. You can't stand to be alone and need to have the television or the radio on all the time.
5. You feel stressed and anxious much of your day.
6. You worry a lot.
7. You focus more on accumulating material possessions rather than spiritual harmony and inner peace.
8. You like to feel in control.
9. You are often critical and negative.
10. You lack an attitude of gratitude.
Our spiritual muscle is the mechanism or tool that provides internal fortitude to help us get through the trials and tribulations of life with confidence, courage, and endurance. It gives us the resilience - the bounce back - to endure the inevitable tough times life throws at us. When we have a strong spiritual muscle we are less likely to be tossed to and fro by the waves and storms that come our way.
There are signs that alert us to the fact that we need some strength training in this area. Here are some of them:
1.You find yourself talking a lot about your problems to other people, instead of to God.
2. You use food, alcohol, exercise, overwork to ease stress and anxiety and help forget about your problems.
3. You have a hard time making decisions.
4. You can't stand to be alone and need to have the television or the radio on all the time.
5. You feel stressed and anxious much of your day.
6. You worry a lot.
7. You focus more on accumulating material possessions rather than spiritual harmony and inner peace.
8. You like to feel in control.
9. You are often critical and negative.
10. You lack an attitude of gratitude.
11. You have a short fuse.
12. You complain a lot.
13. You have not healed from past hurts and pains.
14. You dwell on the past, rather than living in today.
15. You get anxious and fearful when troubles arise.
16. You've lost the joy of life.
17. You're not growing any more or moving forward in life.
If you identify with a few of these, not to fret. This is a call to action. We ALL have areas to work on and I believe you were guided to this blog for a reason. We are all on a spiritual journey and our souls each have their lessons to learn. This is why we are here on this earth: to heal and then to discover our destiny so we can help others along their journey. It is an exciting time for sure!
We develop our physical muscles by eating properly, lifting bigger and heavier weights, and learning new exercises and techniques. Our lungs, our hearts, and our muscles become stronger and we are able to handle the daily physical demands of life.
If you identify with a few of these, not to fret. This is a call to action. We ALL have areas to work on and I believe you were guided to this blog for a reason. We are all on a spiritual journey and our souls each have their lessons to learn. This is why we are here on this earth: to heal and then to discover our destiny so we can help others along their journey. It is an exciting time for sure!
So how do we develop our spiritual muscle?
We develop our physical muscles by eating properly, lifting bigger and heavier weights, and learning new exercises and techniques. Our lungs, our hearts, and our muscles become stronger and we are able to handle the daily physical demands of life.
In a similiar way, we strengthen our spiritual muscle by digesting the proper spiritual food, experiencing difficult challenges, and learning new skills and thought patterns. In this series, I will be sharing these practices, tools, and skills.
The goal is the same - to be able to handle tougher challenges without as much stress, anxiety, or fear. When we go through tough times, it is important to remember these are opportunities to strengthen our spiritual muscle - if we respond in the right way.
For more on how to develop your spiritual muscle, stay tuned. You can also pick up a copy of my true story, "The Power of Faith", available at your favorite book dealer and heads up about my new book on spiritual growth, title still in progress. Am open to suggestions so do send your ideas along.
For Reflection
For Reflection
Which of the list of items above do you struggle with? What qualities would you like to have more of? Patience? Confidence? Faith? Life is a school and our education lasts a lifetime, with pop quizzes here and there.
Until next time, stay tuned for more on strengthening your spiritual muscle so you can ignite the power within and discover YOUR destiny!
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Until next time, stay tuned for more on strengthening your spiritual muscle so you can ignite the power within and discover YOUR destiny!
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