Exercise For The Spirit

By Pat

To keep a body in shape, strong, fit and healthy, a person must have a exercise regime of some sort. The body needs to be taken care of to stay strong. The gyms are filled with people using equipment of all sorts to make sure their muscles stay tones and firm. Inactivity is the body's enemy.

The same is true of our walk with the Lord. In order to stay strong in our faith, we need to exercise our spiritual selves with daily prayer and frequent use of the best piece of equipment of all, the Bible. In it we find everything we need to keep our spiritual bodies strong and fit, and our heart and mind focused on God.

Without this daily exercise, our spirits become lazy and distant from God (and believe me, I do speak from experience!) So no matter what, make spiritual exercise a mandatory part of each and every day, so that when the storms arrive, you are strong and fit enough to withstand whatever comes your way.

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:9-11)

Pat is a good friend who is passionate about her faith and her family. She works from home supporting a family business, and loves to read, write and garden when she can, and spends every spare moment with her grandkids.