The more I exercise, the more I can see how this relates to learning the Gospel in general.
I remember in the 1st letter to the Corinthians, Paul understands and explains to the ministers there that they are teaching the people things that can't be understood yet. They are feeding the saints meat before they've had milk. This had led to a big diversion among the saints there. Just try to feed a baby/toddler a steak and see what happens.
The same goes with exercising in general. It's all nice and neat to see these super-slim people running miles and miles without even breaking a sweat. Maybe I get jealous. One thing that I can rest assure is that these people just didn't one day get off the couch and start running that distance. It took them a long time (in some cases several years) to get to that point. NOONE just becomes an athlete overnight.
This morning I went swimming. I was quite proud of myself being able to go 200 yards without stopping. This is the distance I'll need to go for a triathlon I'm planning for this summer. I've been swimming (consistently) for about 6 months now. When I first started, I could barely get in 25 yards (one lap) without keeling over because of lack of breath.
The same happened with running. I started with about 100 yards. After scraping myself off the pavement, I kept at it. Now I can go about 4 miles without stopping.
The one thing that I've found to be true about exercising is that you've GOT to stay with it. Our bodies get out of shape real quick like if we stop. If we only do so 'occasionally', then the results will be mediocre at best.
Compare this with the Church. If you only attend meetings/read scriptures/pray/etc 'occasionally', then your relationship with the man upstairs will be mediocre at best. God in his incredible wisdom has given us the ability to handle things in increments. He doesn't expect us to know & do everything right away. It takes time for our knowledge to grow. When people get irritated because they don't know all of the gospel answers, it's silly, plain and simple. It the same concept as getting jealous about the super slim person running past me as I'm huffin' and puffin' away. I know in the back of my mind that at some point if I keep with it, then I will no longer need to be jealous.
So what's the point of my post? Don't get discouraged because you can't do things physically the same as others. All that's important is that you keep with it. The day will come. My goal is not to gnaw down on a filet mignon, but to at least start chewing on the grizzle of a chuck steak. It's better than this bottle I'm sucking from now.
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I love the New Year. I see a new beginning and it gives me a feeling of hope. I always set lots and lots of fabulous goals...fabulous if I actually accomplished them. The first few weeks I feel great and accomplish a lot...and then something happens; I burn out, or one of my children gets sick, or I stay up too late one night, or, or, or. My goals then just seem to tumble and fall apart and I become too overwhelmed to even try. I lose sight of it all and struggle the rest of the year to regain the right perspective. The last couple of months I've been evaluating 2008 and reflecting on what I want to accomplish in 2009 and how to do it. As a missionary I was constantly setting goals together with my companion. I learned different things from each companion. I was able to benefit from each of their strengths. It really helped to have a cheerleader working with me. I would love for my husband to be that cheerleader or companion to plan, evaluate, encourage, pray, and work with throughout the year. This is something that we are striving for in our marriage, but have not perfected. And let’s face it…he is a Man and I am a Woman. We are different. So I am going to keep working toward that “celestial relationship”, and in the mean time I thought about the many others who support and encourage me. I have 4 sisters who are always cheering me on. I also have amazing friends who have helped me through their examples and encouraging words. This brings me to today… We are all sisters and we need each other! Learning to blog is one of my goals this year and here I am because a friend encouraged me. I want this blog to be a place to share what we have learned about ourselves and how to improve and change for the better. I want this to be a place to cheer each other on. I want us to benefit from each others strengths. This is a place to put your goals in writing, make a commitment, evaluate, and receive help in succeeding. 2009 is our year! So let's DO IT! A New year and A New Beginning….Are you with me?
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