In a State of Catabolism

Friend, are you in a state of catabolism? Here’s how you’d know. Catabolism is defined as “the destructive process of metabolism in which living matter is turned to waste”, simply put, it’s a breakdown, a release of energy, and it is destructive.

Too many of us are in a state of catabolism, on a pathway to destruction, and sadly, we’re often unaware of our catabolic existence.

Do you know that holding on to negative emotions, negative lifestyles and even excessive behaviour can cause you to release energy? And, when that energy is not restored you become fatigued, extremely tired for what appears to be no reason. But there is a reason for this state of being. Below is a list of things that cause us to experience such tiredness…

ANGER, FEAR, ANXIETY, GUILT, DEPRESSION, WORRY, MENTAL STRAIN, BITTERNESS, OVERWORK, ANYTHING DONE TO EXCESS, LATE NIGHTS, TRAUMA, DISAPPOINTMENT, EMOTIONAL PAIN, LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT (YOU KNOW) ARE TOXIC, LACK OF CONFIDENCE, FEELING POWERLESS, QUARRELING, FUSSING, NAGGING, STAYING IN TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS, LACK OF PEACE, NO ENJOYMENT OR ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES, BUSY-NESS, REFUSING TO TAKE TIME OFF OR TIME OUT, FRUSTRATION, TRYING TO BE IN CONTROL (OF EVERYTHING), CONTROLLING SITUATIONS, INABILITY TO RELAX, LACK OF EXERCISE, POOR EATING HABITS, GOING TO SLEEP LATE, OTHER NEGATIVE EMOTIONS, SLEEP DEPRIVATION DUE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE

Can you relate to any one or more in this list? Don’t despair; restoration is possible, because with God anything is possible. He is the God that restores! He delights in bringing restoration to His children but you have a part to play. 

Do you know that spending time with God can bring you refreshment like nothing else in this world? Just a few minutes of the living Word of God as your daily source of nourishment will create balance to an otherwise chaotic life. The Word increases vitality and promotes inner peace.

Restoration requires a change of lifestyle that will produce a dynamic balance that’s necessary in your life. Get some rest! Take time to refresh yourself, by praying and communing with God. So begin and end every day in God’s company and after a while you will find that He has restored your energy. 

Amen †

In a State of Catabolism © 2014 Shelley Johnson 10-Apr-14