Inspirations From The Mountains 

February 25, 2008  

     Have you done your exercise today? No, I'm not talking about walking, stretching, jogging, or any of the routines we do to keep ourselves physically fit. These are good and necessary if we are to keep the Temple of the Holy Spirit in good repair. See 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 & 6:19&20.  I'm talking about our spiritual exercises. In the past I have become negligent in this area, and become weak and sickly and of little value as a Kingdom builder. If you are in this prediciment, then read on. What do I mean by spiritual exercises? Spiritual exercises are things we should practice every day to keep ourselves spiritually and emotionally fit. If we fail to feed our spirits and souls they will die. If you have not done them today, then join me now.     

     First, lets warm up with some Bible Reading. Read at least a chapter a day. Begin with the Gospels. Read them through several times. Get to know Jesus intimately. Let Him speak to you. Read a chapter a day from Proverbs or Ecclesiastes. After that read the rest of the New Testament, and then the Old Testament, a chapter a day. The more you read the Bible more you'll love it. Make a habit of memorizing scripture.   

     Next lets do some power walking through prayer. Let your prayers walk you through Jerusalem (your family and community), then Judea (your state), Samaria (your neighbors) and finally to the ends of the earth.   

     Third, join me in some jogging of worship. Praise God in whatever way is comfortable for you, and I guarantee that it will raise you to a higher level spiritually. Psalms are good for this. Consider a walk to meditate on God's creation, sings songs, surrender your all to God. Both attending church on Sunday and paying your tithes are ways of worshiping.  

      Fourth: It's time to lift those weights by denying ourselves and serving whoever God sends our way. Help carry their burdens.     

     Finally let's cool down long enough to listen to a lost soul, then share our testimony of what God has done for us. 1 Timothy 4:7&8 Don't waste time arguing over foolish ideas and silly myths and legends. Spend your time and energy in the exercise of keeping spiritually fit. Bodily exercise is all right, but spiritual exercise is much more important and is a tonic for all you do. So exercise yourself spiritually and practice being a better Christian, because that will help you not only in this life, but in the next one too. (TLB)