FITatudes

Something interesting I heard about- thought this was worth sharing because it could be life-changing if taken with the right direction.

In the Bible, Matthew 5:3-10 is often referred to as “The Beatitudes,” the directives at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Each Beatitude is a necessary element in a successful relationship with God. These “Beatitudes” were used as a model to develop the 9 FITatudes, which are key components to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle (source: fitatudes.com). I personally think it would be reasonable to take each one of these and spend several months studying it, seeking direction on it, and applying it in your life. With that in mind, it could potentially take 3 years to reach a sustainable and healthy lifestyle, but hey, I would have to say in the grand scheme of things, what's 3 years?!?! I hope that these speak to you as they have to me, happy reading...

1. Absolute Trust in God: Go BIG, or go home!
◦ Happy are those whose absolute trust is in the Lord…for they shall not be disappointed. – Proverbs 3:5

2. Humility and Personal Responsibility: Keeping your ego in check, so you can own your own dirt.
◦ Happy are those who take humble responsibility while giving God all the glory for the undeserved gifts He bestows…for they shall experience God’s glory. – Philippians 2:3-9 & Matthew 7:3-5

3. Forgiveness: Be transformed mentally.
◦ Happy are those who release themselves from holding a grudge or passing judgment for someone else’s sin and learns to forgive…for they shall also be forgiven and experience earthly freedom and everlasting life. – Matthew 6:14

4. Positive Thinking: Your body achieves what your mind conceives.
◦ Happy are those who free their minds of useless “chatter” and immediately replace negative thoughts with positive ones…for they shall be able to focus on life’s essentials. – Phillipians 4:8

5. Devotion to Others: Birds of a feather must flock together.
◦ Happy are those who encourage others and who willingly join their family and friends in faithful fellowship, inspiring and motivating one another to lead a High Performing Life…for they shall likewise be encouraged. – Hebrews 10:24-25

6. A Life Budget with Gratitude: Healthy mustn’t be expensive or time consuming.
◦ Happy are those who are grateful and content with what they have wisely budget their resources…for by observing boundaries in an “anything-goes” world, they shall not squander their resources or overindulge, thus avoiding problems in the future. – 1 Corinthians 10:23

7. Healthy Food and Proper Hydration: Heavenly bodies begin with healthy foods.
◦ Happy are those who drink sufficient water and eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods…for they shall not often be constipated, and they shall be healthier, better nourished, and at less risk for lifestyle diseases that those who mock them. – Genesis 1:11-12

8. Respect for One’s Body: R-E-S-P-E-C-T your B-O-D-Y.
◦ Happy are those who – recognizing their body is a gift from God – get it moving every day and obtain proper rest…for their muscles and joints will be supple and adaptable and they will experience bountiful energy. – Genesis 2:2-3 & Timothy 4:8a

9. Perseverance: Keep on keepin’ on.
◦ Happy are the faithful and diligent…for they shall obtain results. – Hebrews 12:1-3