Physical exercise in one form or another on a regular basis is recommended for all of us to stay healthy. However physical exercise should not surpass spiritual exercise. If the most important benefactor from either exercise is the heart then the spiritual should surpass the physical. Regular physical exercise results in a healthy body, good heart beat and the tendency to feel energized and positive. However this does not necessarily cleanse the body of evil.
In the bible it is explained to us that our bodies are the temple of God and that the spirit of God abides in them. The wisdom of the world teaches us many things that physically enable us to cope with the varying situations in life. The challenge comes when we cannot understand those aspects of life that are unpredictable. Examples of these could include a broken heart through loss of love; loss of a loved one, loss of job and the regular amenities we are afforded. Sometimes even the loss of our dignity through hardship or violence leaves us paralyzed through our existence. Embarking solely on physical prowess to maintain our health makes it impossible to cope with the unpredictable.
Spiritual exercise should always be maintained in one form or another. There are simple ways of doing this. Some of them include regular prayers. Adopting a routine of regular prayers is keeping one's self constantly in the presence of God and our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. In doing so we are better placed to cope with the challenges that life throws at us.
Another form of spiritual exercise is kindness. Offering to others allows us to be less focused on ourselves and more on other people. By carrying out this selfless act we receive blessings in turn from our Lord and a stronger heart and spirit. Sharing in worship with fellow Christians is another important aspect of spiritual exercise. This builds on morals and lets us know that we aren't alone coping in life. This does not necessarily have to be in church, it can be in any work of life. As long as we are partaking in this we are bound to reap healthy rewards.
It is not enough to carry out the aforementioned without reading the word of God. Reading and turning to the pages of scripture on a regular basis is the crown we set on our heads in spiritual exercise. No one can really teach us of God but God. To seek him we must always start with his Word. If spiritual and physical exercise is practiced on this basis we live a balanced life.
Leslie Musoko
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