I got up early and exercised for an hour, my body really needed this. For some reason, it’s so much harder to stay motivated to work out in the winter. But today, I got a good sweat, and it feels amazing.

As I get older, I’m becoming more aware of how time is consuming my body. I know I’ll never get younger, and my body is steadily aging. Yet, I’m so grateful to be free from major health problems, and I want to cherish what I have by taking better care of myself.

Lord, please help me stay diligent in caring for my body. Give me a heart that listens and pays attention to its needs. I confess I’ve misused and selfishly pushed it to achieve my own goals without recognizing the harm I was causing. I want to do better. Teach me to honor this gift You’ve given me.