Day 7: Active Recovery
TODAY IS THE FIRST OF TWO ACTIVE RECOVERY DAYS IN A ROW. ACTIVE RECOVERY IS A LESS INTENSE DAY BUT STILL PRODUCTIVE. Write down the time and place where you are completing this Soul Workout.
Warm-Up:
If you are behind in the workouts, use today to go back and catch up.
Either way, take some time to evaluate your energy level in four distinct areas:
Physical Energy: How much energy do you have to accomplish physical tasks?
Emotional Energy: How much energy do you have to relate to other people?
Mental Energy: How much energy do you have to problem-solve or create?
Spiritual Energy: How much energy do you have for your relationship with God?
Pay attention to the area you feel the most empty. What do you need to do to fill that tank? Write down a few ideas.
Here’s a link to the Craig Groeschel Podcast about the Four Energies in case you want to go deeper on this topic.
Write out this prayer:
“God, I feel most empty in [name the area], but that is no surprise for You. Provide opportunities for me to refill this area of my life today and tomorrow. I can’t pursue You on empty. I need you to strengthen me and refresh me for this journey. Thank you for being with me in my emptiness and not leaving me alone. I trust You. Amen.” —[Sign Your Name]
Look at your calendar for the coming week. Make sure you have your time with God plotted out and protected.
OPTIONAL BONUS ROUND:
Here are some passages we touched on this week. Look some or all of these up and read through them again.
Think of someone who you can invite to join you in your pursuit. Text or call them and invite them. If they want to join you, they can text PRAY to (708) 295 3589.
GET IT IF YOU HAVEN’t YET:
If you are able, fast this week. Choose a day and fast a meal, two meals or the whole day. During the time you would normally eat, take some extra time to focus on God through prayer or reading. If you are not sure if fasting is okay for you, consult your doctor.