Several of my freelance clients are in the fitness industry, so I’ve recently written a lot about workouts and resolutions. It seems “getting in shape” is the goal of many!

Debbie Wilson recently wrote here about exercising our souls so we have firm faith instead of fragile faith. She wisely points out:

“Because faith is living, it needs constant care. Just as we eat, sleep, exercise, and practice good daily hygiene to enjoy physical health so we must work to maintain vibrant faith.”

While God certainly urges us to care for our bodies so we have the ability and energy to serve, many of the exercises He prescribes in Scripture have more to do with our hearts, minds, and choices.

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Run the Race with Perseverance

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…” –Hebrews 12:1

Hope in the Lord to Renew Strength

“Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” –Isaiah 40:31

Run with Discipline after the Prize

“Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” –1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Train Yourself to be Godly

“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” –1 Timothy 4:7-8

Compete According to the Rules

“Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.” –2 Timothy 2:5

Which of these verses challenges you most? May we all be more spiritually fit this year!

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