Dear God, more and more people today are concerned with their physical fitness and good health. But what about our spiritual fitness? I know you made us and you want us to take care of our bodies, but more important is our spiritual health. Paul told Timothy to “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and life to come” (1 Timothy 4:7-8).

Please help me to also work on “firming up my faith” in addition to firming up my body, so that I will be pleasing to you and an example to those around me. I want to grow closer and closer to you and would love to bring others along with me. It is easy to become slothful and lethargic, yet it is Your desire that we make the most of every opportunity (Ephesians 5:16). I pray that people will see me not for my laziness, but for my hard work and effort as it reflects your glory. Lord, anoint me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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