The Dangers of Couch Potato-ing

The story of Gail Grinds may be an extreme example of a point being made about the dangers of becoming a couch potato . . . . however, my heart breaks for such a person to think that she came to a place in her life of such hopelessness that she sat down on life for the last time and stayed sitting for the next 6 years until her death at age 40. In times of difficulty . . . especially times like the ones we live in now, where friends and family are struggling economically, losing their homes, jobs, etc. and struggling not to lose faith, it is tempting to sit down, hunker down, stop looking and/or pursuing opportunities, stop pressing on, etc. and adopt the life of a couch potato . . . to the point a person's own body becomes one with the couch and the pain of that happening being less than the pain of reaching out for help, picking up the boot straps and personally changing to be better. Read on . . . . And beware of your own self and the power of depression creeping into your life. There are all levels of couch potato-ing and basically couch potato-ing is "escaping" . . . Question is what are we escaping to because we are escaping from what tugs on us to do, fix, endeavor in, or follow thru with? Get In The Game!! Guard Your Hearts . . . Never Lose Hope . . . the price is too great! lvj



Bible Verses to consider:

***Ephesians 5:15-17 "Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."



***Galatians 6:9-10 "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."



***Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."



***Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.



***Matthew 25:29 speaks of having abundance. Consider "have abundance" and its meaning: To superabound, have in excess, greatly surpass, excel. The word shows the generosity of God's grace, giving assurance that faithful use of one's talents and gifts sets the stage for one's own advancement.



Examples of Books to consider: ***read everyday for at least 15 min in a good book that motivates, teaches, and inspires YOU.

You Inc by Burke Hedges

Magic of Thinking Big

Hung By the Tongue by Francis P Martin

Put Your Dreams to the Test by John C Maxwell

A Good Study Bible (suggest to read this in addition to the book you read for 15 minutes a day).

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