So often we get caught in the mindset that exercise is just a way to look good or lose a few pounds or even help lower cholesterol, blood pressure etc. Although proper exercise, nutrition and rest can do all these things, I believe that exercise serves a far greater purpose than that.
Upon realizing that God is the God of all of my being (not just spiritual things but all of me including my physical health) I began to view exercise in a whole new light. Is it possible that as I perform my squats and lunges and push ups that not only is He concerned about these things, but that He is actually delighted? In fact, I believe we are bringing God much pleasure and glory as we lift, run and sweat in the gym. I'll even go as far to say that in scope of living a proper physical life, Exercise is an active sens of worshipping our Lord through being a good steward of the body He so intricately designed.
As you think about this new idea, how does it change your view of exercise? How does it change your motivation to exercise? What about eating properly and getting the right amount of rest? Can these things also be acts of worships? I look forward to your thoughts.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Have some PIES
Last night was a great start to our Faith, Fitness and Fasting program. I hope you are feeling good today and are excited about the next 6 weeks.
As I said in addition to working out together we are going to spend some time during this Lenten season really examining our current lifesytle and determining if we are Glorifying God with our bodies.
The term PIES refers to P(physical) I(intellectual) E(emotional) S(spiritual). You'll hear me mention this over the next few weeks. PIES really represents a lifestyle that we need to strive to live on a daily basis. Since this is a Faith, FITNESS class, we'll start with the P of pies
God has blessed us with an amazing body. As the bible says, "it has been knit together" by God in our mothers womb. The bible says we were "made in the image of God" and also, "fearfully and wonderfully" made. When we keep these phrases in mind, we begin to realize the importance of taking care of our physical bodies. Not to mention the fact that how we live our physical life will have a direct effect on our emotions, mental capacity and spiritual life.
There are 3 main areas that we will discuss in our physical life -
1. Exercise,
2. Nutrition
3. Rest
Before going any further, let's get a little discussion going. Of the above components, which do you struggle with the most? Why is it tough for you? Are you glorify God in all 3 of these areas?
Post your comments below. I can't wait to hear back from you.
As I said in addition to working out together we are going to spend some time during this Lenten season really examining our current lifesytle and determining if we are Glorifying God with our bodies.
The term PIES refers to P(physical) I(intellectual) E(emotional) S(spiritual). You'll hear me mention this over the next few weeks. PIES really represents a lifestyle that we need to strive to live on a daily basis. Since this is a Faith, FITNESS class, we'll start with the P of pies
God has blessed us with an amazing body. As the bible says, "it has been knit together" by God in our mothers womb. The bible says we were "made in the image of God" and also, "fearfully and wonderfully" made. When we keep these phrases in mind, we begin to realize the importance of taking care of our physical bodies. Not to mention the fact that how we live our physical life will have a direct effect on our emotions, mental capacity and spiritual life.
There are 3 main areas that we will discuss in our physical life -
1. Exercise,
2. Nutrition
3. Rest
Before going any further, let's get a little discussion going. Of the above components, which do you struggle with the most? Why is it tough for you? Are you glorify God in all 3 of these areas?
Post your comments below. I can't wait to hear back from you.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
I was wrong
I ended my blog on Tuesday using the quote, "You'll be swimming upstream" as something to be avoided. After giving it some thought, I think I was wrong. Maybe swimming upstream nowadays isn't such a bad idea.
We all know the health crisis our communities are in. 40 million people are expected to have diabetes. 66% of America is overweight. Maybe it's time to raise up some individuals that will swim upstream.
What I mean by this is that it is quite obvious that the way we are living is not working. Our current lifestyle leads to sickness, disease and death. It's time for a change. How about this, let's swim upstream. Let's lead a lifestyle of health and wholeness: One that understands Who made us and how He wants us to live. Let's exercise and be ready to serve. Let's eat well and have plenty of energy to go where He leads. Let's rest and recover so as to enjoy His blessings. Finally, let's do it together. What do you say?
We all know the health crisis our communities are in. 40 million people are expected to have diabetes. 66% of America is overweight. Maybe it's time to raise up some individuals that will swim upstream.
What I mean by this is that it is quite obvious that the way we are living is not working. Our current lifestyle leads to sickness, disease and death. It's time for a change. How about this, let's swim upstream. Let's lead a lifestyle of health and wholeness: One that understands Who made us and how He wants us to live. Let's exercise and be ready to serve. Let's eat well and have plenty of energy to go where He leads. Let's rest and recover so as to enjoy His blessings. Finally, let's do it together. What do you say?
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