FIT

FIT – Of suitable quality, standard, or type, to meet required purpose, being in such a state as to be or seem ready to do or suffer something, made ready.

Acronym for FIT:

F – Faith, no matter what level or kind of fitness you are pursuing you must believe that you can achieve it, hoping and believing that things can change for you.

I – Imagination, someone once said that Imagination is the greatest Nation, Imagination is another level after faith, it’s seeing and visualizing yourself there, if you can see it you can be it or do it.

T – Trust, trust is actually taking the steps to become FIT in whatever area you are pursuing, trusting God, trusting yourself, and trusting the process, stepping out on your faith and imagination.

Rarely does results happen overnight, but it can start now, trust. We should persue fitness in many areas, it’s not easy but we can do our best and look to God and others for help.

Areas of Fitness:

1. FIT Spiritually

Luke 9:62(NKJV)

But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hands to the plow, and looking back is FIT for the Kingdom of God.

Being or becoming FIT for the purpose God has for you in this Kingdom of his here on earth, not just preparing you for heaven.

Esther 4:14, Esther was born for the time she was born.

Like Esther we were born for such a time as this, we must become FIT to fully fulfill our purpose and destiny.

2. FIT Physically

1 Timothy 4:8(MSG Bible)

Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a discipline life in God is far more so, making you FIT both today and forever.

Most people read over the beginning of the verse that says workouts in the gymnasium are usefull, being physically FIT is very important.

Also 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 talks about training your body.

Pursuing physical fitness can help in so many other areas of your life.

Mainly your health and wellness, nothing is a guarantee but it can certainly increase your chances of being healthy.

If you unfortunately get sick it can help in your recovery.

3. FIT Academically

Proverbs 23:23(MSG Bible)

Buy truth- don’t sell it for love of money; buy wisdom, buy education, buy insight.

God values knowledge and education so much, he doesn’t want us to compromise our academic education for anything, we earned that.

Being FIT Academically increases our money making ability as well as our impact.

Not just formal education but being a student of whatever you are pursuing, reading, doing research etc.

Being FIT Academically can increase your earning power.

Whether it’s college, trade school, or getting certain certifications.

Are learn a skill and start your own business, whatever works for you.

Formal education, trades, certifications can help you earn more.

High School diploma – $900 weekly

Associate Degree – $1,100.00 weekly

Bachelor Degree – $1,500.00 weekly

Masters degree – $1900.00 weekly

Certain Certifications – $2,400.00

These are just estimates, could be much more with certain skill or entrepreneurship.

Education can certainly put us in better position to increase our earning capacity.

Never stop learning more, and hopefully never stop earning more.

4. FIT Mentally and Emotionally

John 14:27(ERV)

I leave you peace. It is my own peace I leave you. I give you peace in a different way than the world does, so don’t be troubled. Don’t be afraid.

There are many great therapist out there, but our number one source for mental FITness is Jesus peace, Jesus is the prince of peace.

Therapist or counselors are very important also, having people in your life that you can talk to is very helpful, friends, family etc

Ways you can help yourself:

1. Set boundaries

Don’t let others dictate your time and space.

2. Alone time

Time alone to meditate, listen to music, take a drive, or whatever helps free your mind.

3. Vacation

Get away with family or friend at least once or twice a year, have fun.

4. Therapist or someone to talk to

Have a therapist or confidant to vent or just have an outlet

5. Church or support group

Community can really help, being there for people and they being there for you, being part of something.

5. FIT Relationships(friendships)

Genesis 2:18(ERV)

Then the GOD said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone, I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him”.

If you desire companionship, look for someone that is the right FIT for you, but no one is perfect, so remember that in your pursuit.

Having friends in your life to lean on is vital to our success and well-being.

Proverbs 18:24

He that has friends must show themselves friendly. There is a friend who sticks closer than any brother.

We can not be mean and rude all the time and wonder why we do not have friends. We can attract what we put out, we do not have to be phones, but just be real, be our genuine selves.

6. FIT Financially

Philippians 4:19(NKJV)

And my God shall suppy all your needs according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus.

No matter how spiritual we are or think we are, in this world we need money to survive.

Being FIT financially is very very important to our overall wellbeing.

Ecclesiastes 10:19b Money answers all things.

God wants us to be great stewards with our money and possessions.

We should avoid debt as much as possible.

Proverbs 22:7, warns that the borrower is servant to the lenders. God doesn’t want us to serve anyone but him.

Matthew 6:24, you can not serve God and money.

If you need financial advisor or help please find help or just discipline yourself to become financially FIT.

No matter how spiritually we are, we need money in this world to survive and thrive.

God’s desire purpose is for us to be FIT in all these areas so we can truly fulfill our purpose in this world.

But we must work with God to make it happen, trust God and do our best, we may fall short in some areas but we should keep trying.

Keep tryin, do not give up, life is a marathon, not a sprint, jus keep trying.

Keep trying at physical fitness, trying financially.

Keep trying mentally you may need a therapist or a confidant, keep learning and reading.

keep working on your spiritual life, get closer to God, your spiritual can affect your mental and emotional life.

Being Fit doesn’t mean that you FIT everywhere, doesn’t mean that you FIT with everyone, know where you FIT.

God Bless