I Need to Work Out...

Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever muttered, "I need to work out" underneath your breath as you saw someone jogging or watched a chiseled athlete on television? I know I have said it more times than once. Just this week, during the Olympics, I have been inspired to work out more and increase my running mileage. And then, the creative arts team had me shoot a video this week for Sunday (Another hilarious video :-)), and I felt that way again, "Ohhhhh, I Need to Work Out!"

What about "Working Out" in the faith? What is required to live an Olympic style faith in Jesus Christ? Well, the truth is the Bible likens it to athletic imagery and working out. We have to exercise our faith. We have to give our spiritual muscles a workout. We have to build endurance, strength, and stamina for this adventure we call life.

The apostle Paul said, “Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13 – 14)

Can't wait to see you Sunday....