Have you ever considered the impact of working out on your spiritual life? Do you think fitness is overrated and just for people who are vain or overweight? It's not :) There are tons of spiritual lessons we can learn from picking up some weights or going for run.
1. Because You Learn Investment
Accepting your body doesn't mean not bettering yourself (yes a double negative there). We ARE fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139). But, God expects that we take care of ourselves. Just as the parable of the talents--we are to invest and make better. We should pursue excellence. We take care of our homes, cars, and other possessions, not because we hate them, but we want to be good stewards. We each have a unique body-- all different shapes, colors and heights--know that your body is wonderfully made and invest in it.
2. Because You Learn Sanctification
We all know, we live in a "microwave" culture. Immediate results from some wrap, some 7 day cleanse, some skin treatment-- we want results NOW. But, when we have to put in literal sweat it gets a lot less attractive. Especially if we have to sweat for more than a month. But, the process is what we need!!! We need to learn to persevere through the moments when we want to give up and feel like we can't go another 10 minutes or set. Results will come--but the process is where learning happens. It's sanctification. At the moment of salvation God does not glorify us--we are to struggle. That's where the character happens. That's where the real results will happen.
3. Because You Learn Focus
We are constantly bombarded by so many ideas and images every day. To do lists, commercials, friends, text messages, twitter.... An hour (4% of your day!) can be a great time to zone in and focus on personal goals and not just physically. I find the time beneficial to listen to music, consider the state of my spiritual life, look at areas of improvement, reflect, and even listen to a sermon {I love Eric Ludy because his preaching is pretty gutsy and hardcore--he preaches often about fighting sin and discipline--perfect for a workout!}
**What are some reasons you workout and how does it relate to your spiritual walk?**
P.S. Let me know if you check Eric Ludy's sermons out!
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*Office Workout!
So, three days a week I work in an office from 8:30-5. Sitting and staring at a computer screen tenses my neck and back and I get super drowsy. I've seen office day workouts before but they usually involve taking a 30 minute walk or something of the sort that 1) I live in Arizona and 2) I'm not sure most people's bosses would be fond of their employees just heading out for a walk twice a day.
So here is a mini bathroom break workout! It gives me a burst of energy and takes about....1 minute.
10 wide wall pushups (attempt to push the wall over! :)
10 regular wall pushups
10 narrow wall pushups
10 squats
10 lunges each leg
TADA! A little increased heart rate, no sweat, and energy. <3
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