Have some PIES?

No, no, I'm not talking about apple, peach or blueberry pie. (Although I'm a sucker for a piece of homemade boston cream pie every so often.)

The PIES I'm talking about can change your life. You see for some reason we as christians have this dualistic mentality. We pursue spiritual fitness with all that we have while we run our physical bodies into the ground....literally. However, God cares about every part of us and He wants us to pursue Him in all areas.

PIES stands for Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual. It is our job as Christians to glorify Him in all these areas. Let me give you a few examples.

1. Let's say I'm with it spiritually. I'm praying, talking to God daily and walking by faith. At the same time I'm barely sleeping, eating twinkies and ho ho's and living a sedentary life. Can God use me to my fullest potential? No. I'm missing the opportunity to bless others and be blessed because most likely I'm overstressed, overweight and overwhelmed.

2. However, let's say that I'm in great physical condition. I rest 7-9 hours a night. I exercise and eat right. However, my busy schedule has left little time for God and I'm not praying and reading like I once was. God and I have an as needed relationship. Am I glorifying God with my body? Part of it, but not the whole thing.

3. Now let's say I'm exercising, reading, praying but yet my emotions get the best of me. I'm on a constant emotional roller coaster as I get angry easily and find very little joy in my life. Am I glorifying God with my body?

The PIES approach causes us to realize that all areas of our life are under God's jurisdiction. Not only that, but they are deeply innertwined. The decisions that I make in my physical life play a huge part in how I react intellectually, emotionally and spiritually and vice versa. Our goal is to live a life in which God is glorified at all times.

A Fit Church lives by the PIES lifestyle and so does it's members. A Fit Church member realizes that they can glorify God by eating well, exercising, and even sleeping.

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