To the Gym

Sometimes I just feel lazy.
I know what I should do, but I don't want to do it.
Paul spoke about this. 

I should exercise. It's dark already, so I should go to the gym. 
I should read today's advent devotional.
I should make sure activities are ready for tomorrow.

But I don't feel like it.
I'm tired.
My stomach hurts. 
Today was my "day off."
I'm going to sweat, which means I'm going to have to wash and dry my hair.
I could keep going...

But Paul also said, "I discipline my body and keep it under control." Discipline doesn't feel good at the time, but its rewards far outweigh the temporary moment. 

And so I will go. And I pray that eventually my heart would desire what my brain is telling it to do. And the good habits would become a good and permanent routine.

Lord, I need You. I am a mess. I don't "have it together," but thank You that I don't have to. I pray that I continue to make progress towards You. Reign in my heart. Overtake me. I am Yours.