“Spiritual Exercise” is October 4’s entry from Dr. David Jeremiah’s ‘Turning Points with God: 365 Daily Devotions’.
"Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you." 1 Timothy 4:16
There are countless theories about the correct way to exercise. Some say you need high intensity for short periods of time, while others believe low intensity for long stretches is the key to being healthy and staying fit. Regardless of their different opinions, fitness professionals all agree on one thing: consistency is the most important factor in any exercise regimen. No matter what philosophy you subscribe to, the only way you will see results is with regular activity.
Football legend Dan Marino once said, “I just want to be consistent over a long period of time. That’s what the great players do.” Marino understood that the way players become great is through consistency, which fuels continual growth in their sport. What they do on a regular basis affects them as individual players and their ability to play on a team.
In the same way, the time we spend strengthening our relationship with God will directly affect our relationships with those around us in a positive way. When we have a healthy spiritual life, God will be able to use us in fresh, new ways to affect the lives of others.
To end, a quote from unknown, “Lord, teach me the importance of consistently spending time with You; that in order to be effective for You, I must be affected by You on a regular basis.”
