1 Timothy
4:8
"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."
NIV
"For bodily
exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having
promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
KJV
Physical fitness
has become a huge focus in our society. We see people walking and jogging, the
large expensive gyms are crowded 24 hours a day. It seems that getting and
keeping the physical body in shape has become more important so some than
anything else. It can be addictive. The Lord has entrusted us to take care of
our bodies, because they are His temples, but He does not want us to put that
first. God tells us over and over that our spiritual fitness is far more
important. A healthy, lean body will not get us to eternal life. In fact, we are
going to get new bodies. It is our spiritual health that will get us through
this life and to eternity. If we make our spiritual health our priority, we will
automatically take care of our physical health.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us for giving our attention to our physical health while neglecting the
more important thing, our spiritual health. Give us unquenchable hunger for the
Word and prayer, so that we will be spiritually healthy. Help us to put our
physical health in the right perspective. We pray in the name of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Daily
Grace
Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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