EXERCISING FOR GOD
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
Personal Challenge
Why do athletes put themselves through what looks like torture to the rest of us? Why do professional musicians spend hour after hour after hour practicing? All of this is done to develop the discipline to perform at one's highest potential. This is why we, as followers of Christ, choose to follow ascetic practices in our lives. Practices such as prayer, fasting and giving of our possessions to the church and those in need. We do this to develop the discipline needed to make it through this life striving to be the image of Christ. We do not do this to earn any favor, or position, or our salvation. We do this to strengthen, tone, and train our spiritual body and soul to live for Christ and to win the battle over sin and self-sufficiency. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!
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