#WorkOut

Scads of workout apparel is available. From underwear to outerwear, there are so many choices. It is fun shopping and dreaming that if I put that outfit on it will make me active. It is not magical and will not make me active, sad to say.

There are some words that should be understood as active wear. Love and Faith and Prayer are active words, not just feelings. Prayer is not just wishing. Even Jesus, God's only begotten son, diligently prayed and He still is. He is interceding  for His brothers and sisters today, for you and me. The words that speak of His prayers present the meaning of making a case for our needs. Just as a lawyer thoughtfully gives the facts and the reasons for the judge to understand and agree to the request, Jesus is presenting our case to the Judge. We are to actively do the same when we pray and not just wish for a good outcome.

Faith without works is dead! You think you have faith, but there is no real evidence of it. True faith works on God's Word. True faith is actively walking one step at a time trusting God is true to His Word. Faith is walking on water and keeping your eyes on the creator of the water. It is being able to say to yourself "though He slay me, yet shall I trust Him."

Then, there is Love! We want the feeling that human love gives and we want that before we do anything loving. That is not the way true love works. God loved us while we the most unlovely and had done n-o-t-h-i-n-g to deserve His love. Love is thinking of the best interests of the beloved. Love takes the initiative and even makes a sacrifice for the one loved. Love continues to love even when there is no evidence of it being reciprocated.

What a work out we can achieve if we put on Prayer and Faith and Love and we don't have to go shopping for this apparel.