My body automatically woke up early, like we were going to run, so I did not enjoy sleeping in and when Matt and I went to go run this morning, I found I did not have the energy and drive to do so. We went for a long walk around the neighborhood instead (sticking with my rule that any exercise is better than none). Matt also lacked the energy he had earlier this week. We learned the hard way that taking a day off, while it sounds enjoyable, is actually working against your body.
It is interesting how normally, something like sleeping in is valued so highly until you begin to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier, you find you no longer need it and trying to go back to that old habit feels unnatural. Since I had slept in and taken a nap yesterday, it was hard to go to bed early and even harder to wake up on time for a run.
Our bodies are amazing things. They give clear signs as to when we are sick, infected, or things are being overlooked. I have gained a strong testimony of the Word of Wisdom through exercising. These things are of heaven, they are godly laws that only when followed can the truth and necessity of them be made manifest. It is after the trial of our faith that we can have the hidden treasures of heaven opened unto us. Following a commandment is never something to regret or fear, but to be anticipated with joy and excitement because when we are obedient, He will bless us with knowledge and wisdom and strength. 
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