Posture

It is easy to slouch in today’s society. Most people are curled in a corner on their phones or leaning over a computer for work, and at the end of the day, not many are sitting perfectly upright to watch TV as they unwind. I know this is true for me. It is to be expected to hear complaints about tight shoulders and back pain or to see someone rubbing their neck after a full day. It’s normal. No one would challenge you; they would just join in with a “Me too.” to your complaint. The funny thing is that the solution best chosen in most cases isn’t to sit up straight and pay more attention to our posture, in most cases the answer is a chiropractor, doctor, or a quick dose of medication to mend the ache. I wonder in how many other areas of my life I show up with masking solutions in lou of simple adjustments that could ultimately cure me instead of just get me through the moment.

This brought me to think about my Spiritual posture. Is it any different? Am I keeping God front and center, seeking His character and goodness, or am I seeking for myself? Are my prayers filled with Lord willing, and in Your timing? Am I trusting that the reason my hardship is lasting longer than I would like it to or that the suffering I am experiencing is in God’s hands? Do I believe that God has a plan? Am I acting and expecting God to treat me like the main character and wondering why things aren’t going my way? Because that is easy. That is normal in todays society. That is no differnt than living with tight shoulders, knowing why they are tight and refusing to make a real change about my life, my posture.

If this resonates with you, won’t you join me in a prayer?

Dearest Heavenly Father, I am guilty of just going on day after day rubbing my neck but not doing the obvious to take care of myself. I do not want to do this in my Spiritual walk with you. I want my heart to be pricked by what pricks Yours. I don’t want to think like a main character. I want to think like an extra and know that as long as I am playing the part You made for me, the larger picture will all come together for Your glory, not my own. I want to praise you in harships and suffering trusting You have a plan and that You are with me. Please don’t let me slouch and take the lazy way and do what is most self satisfying in the moment. Thank You Father for loving us and for always encouraging us to reach for You. Thank You for offering true healing and not just a quick fix in our time of need. We love you Lord. In Jesus name I ask, Amen