*Commit to What’s Best and Not Just What’s Good*
BY RICK WARREN
*“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2 NIV)*
*Many of us believe we can multi-task without limits.* However, our brain isn’t a computer; it can’t run different programs simultaneously. *When we think we are “multi-tasking,” we are actually switching rapidly between tasks.* Our attention is divided. That’s why people crash their cars when they try to text and drive.
And it’s why people crash in their journey to get healthy. *Getting healthy the right way requires a relentless focus on God and his plan for healthy living.* You focus on what’s most important and not allow yourself to get distracted by the trivial. If Satan can’t get you to do wrong, he’ll simply wear you out with a lot of good things. *He’ll get you over-committed to the good but not the best.*
The Bible says, _“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2 NIV)._
As you make the commitment to get healthy, lay aside what doesn’t matter so you can focus on Jesus and his plan for your body.
Talk It Over
- *What are the insignificant things that may distract you from the people and things in your life to which God has called you?*
- *What do you want to accomplish through your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle? What motivates you?*
- *By succeeding at your health goals, how will your life be different in five years?*
BY RICK WARREN
*“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2 NIV)*
*Many of us believe we can multi-task without limits.* However, our brain isn’t a computer; it can’t run different programs simultaneously. *When we think we are “multi-tasking,” we are actually switching rapidly between tasks.* Our attention is divided. That’s why people crash their cars when they try to text and drive.
And it’s why people crash in their journey to get healthy. *Getting healthy the right way requires a relentless focus on God and his plan for healthy living.* You focus on what’s most important and not allow yourself to get distracted by the trivial. If Satan can’t get you to do wrong, he’ll simply wear you out with a lot of good things. *He’ll get you over-committed to the good but not the best.*
The Bible says, _“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2 NIV)._
As you make the commitment to get healthy, lay aside what doesn’t matter so you can focus on Jesus and his plan for your body.
Talk It Over
- *What are the insignificant things that may distract you from the people and things in your life to which God has called you?*
- *What do you want to accomplish through your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle? What motivates you?*
- *By succeeding at your health goals, how will your life be different in five years?*
