FAITH WORKOUTS

"A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher" - Luke 6:40 READ Luke 6:37-49 REFLECT Who is training you?  Who are you following,  and why?  The kingdom of this world promises success through gathering resources,...

"Whoever drinks of the water I give him will never be thirsty again." (John 4:14) READ John 4 REFLECT What fulfills you?  What do you thirst for?  Do you live for the weekend?  Do you live to experience certain aspects of life?  Do you seek fulfillment through wealth...

"Come, follow Me." (Luke 18:22) READ Luke 18:18-30 REFLECT What is the greatest opportunity you have been given?  A relationship?  A job offer?  An educational opportunity?  The rich young ruler was given the opportunity of a lifetime.  He could have followed the...

"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful" (1 Corinthians 1:26) READ 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 REFLECT If you had your choice of drafting anyone you want to compete in the sport of fitness, who...

"To all who did receive Him...He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12) READ John 1:1-13 REFLECT Have you ever felt like you don't belong?  Maybe you are surrounded by "beasts" in the gym, and you feel inadequate.  What about at a new job, new town, or...

"The glory of the young is their strength..." (Proverbs 20:29) READ Romans 4 REFLECT This year's Games was an opportunity to continually witness glory.  From the strength and performance of the competitors to the joy among spectators - God's glory was constantly on...

"The sun...rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race" READ Psalm 19 REFLECT The Games athletes are beginning their "race" today.  They are likely experiencing a number of emotions, and these emotions will certainly fluctuate throughout the weekend.  Of all...

"You do not have to fight this battle..." READ Psalm 8 REFLECT When goals are not achieved, or life turns in a way you didn't expect - what is your response?  We have a tendency to fight.  'The fight in the dog' is vital, but the dog needs to be trained when and how...

"You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." READ Psalm 3 REFLECT "Keep your head up."  As athletes, we usually hear this statement after a loss or disappointing effort.  The most difficult "lift" of the day may be keeping our head high...

"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." READ Psalm 118 REFLECT Try to imagine the safest, most comfortable place in your world.  Where is it?  Who is there?  Why do you feel safe?  Believers can take "refuge" in the Lord, which means a place of...