Suffering in the Body

"Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin." 1 Peter 4:1

Do you ever feel that eating right and exercising are suffering? I hope I'm not the only one! I was working out to a DVD the other day and thought "this is suffering in the body, alright!" But, the above verse gives me hope. If we can go through this period of suffering (which doesn't even come close to the amount that Christ suffered in His body), we can be DONE WITH SIN! No more addiction to food, no more devil getting the best of our bodies, done with over-indulgence and no self-control, done, done, done! Glory to God in the highest!

Lord, we don't like to suffer, but we want to be done with sin. Please give us the same attitude as You have - allow us to transform our minds and our bodies during this time. Thank You that You have overcome evil for good! Bless us today, Father, in our walks to become more like You!