The Workout Resoultion
The typical New Year's resolution, to start exercising and working out to transform the flabby body into a physically fit one. You join a gym or start an exercise routine. And it is hard. The muscles are weak and the body is sore. But if we keep at it regularly, the muscles become stronger and the workout becomes easier. Our bodies become fit. The same principle applies to our spiritual life. Are you spiritually fit or flabby? When we neglect spending time with God, being just lazy or prioritizing other things, we become spiritually out of shape. At first the spiritual workout is hard, time consuming, and seems impossible. But the more we stretch our spiritual muscles, the easier and more fulfilling it gets. Set a goal to be spiritually fit this year. Read a study bible, go to a bible study group, listen to Christian music and teachers, increase your quiet time, read a Christian leader's biography, sing praises to Jesus, and pray fo...