Inactivity Leads to Atrophy

There are a few things that I enjoy doing and have a desire(sorta) to do but for some reason, haven't been able to bring myself to actually do it. Whether that is working on a painting that's been sitting around forever, writing a new poem or finishing an old one, or reading a book I've been wanting to read forever. I sorta want to do it but don't. I sorta want to read a whole book of the Bible and study it, but I don't. I sorta want to write out certain experiences and the feelings behind them, but I don't. Why?? Why????? I keep asking myself that. But I don't actually do any of it. I sorta just sit around thinking about doing it. "That's lame!" (She's the Man quote...haha) And well... I picked up a book today that I have yet to read all the way through, but I browse through it every once in a while.

Joyce Meyer's "Battlefield of the Mind". A few things stuck out to me as I read.

"When a believer is inactive in any area in which he has capability or talent, that particular area begins to atrophy or become immobilized. The longer he does nothing, the less he wants to do anything."
^^true story. I've gotten this way with lots of things(as stated above). It's annoying. I just dont really want to do anything... But that is because I have been inactive. Meyer uses the example of exercise to further her point. When you have been inactive in working out, you no longer have the desire to do it. It seems hard, not worth it, etc. when you are starting out. But once you become active it gets easier and more enjoyable.

"If you desire victory over your problems, you must have backbone and not just wishbone! You must be active--not passive."
^^loved this! Backbone and not wishbone. Active not passive. So I grew a backbone today, and I painted. I didn't exactly want to. I didn't exactly know what to paint. But I decided to put that aside and do it because I know I love it. And I am happier :) haha

One more:
"You will not change your behavior until you change your thoughts."
and Romans 8:6 says
"The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace."

Good things to think about...

That's all.

Love to you.