The Challenge and the change

I have been discovering as I have been dieting that there is a sense of discipline that is developing in me. Now, this discipline doesn't just pertain to my eating habits and exercise, but is extending to my spiritual life also. I'm noticing that I find it easier to discipline my prayer life and even what I watch or just plain wasting my time. I'm seeing that my weight loss and whole life discipleship are related. It's funny how we as Americans have this disconnect of our bodies and our spirits, the evangelical church has taught us that the flesh is evil and unimportant in spiritual formation. However, I believe that our bodies are created by God , in His image and is precious in the sight of God,thus if God created our bodies and they are good in His sight then it only makes sense that they should have a part in our spiritual growth. We can't be fat and talk of spiritual discipline, our bodies souls and spirits are all tied together and thus are are all involved in our spiritual formation. I desire change , not only physically but spiritually I am hoping for that change as I journey down the road to better care of this body and as I discipline and submit my body to the work of God in my life I believe I will get a better understanding of what it truly means to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ.