1 Timothy 4:7-8 - But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.”

LET’S TALK
Some people are more concerned about keeping their body fit, instead of paying the most attention to exercising their spirit unto godliness. The spirit is the real man; no wonder we’re admonished in the Scripture to exercise ourselves rather unto godliness (1 Timothy 4:7).

God doesn’t want you to have a super-built body and be flabby spiritually; therefore, you must exercise your spirit! You must engage in spiritual exercise, which, unlike physical exercise, has a promise both for this life and for the life to come. So, the question then is: how do you exercise yourself spiritually? It’s simply by engaging in spiritual activities, such as going to church regularly, praying in tongues consistently, studying God’s Word and sharing it with others.

Some young people only show up to church when they feel like it or when their friends are going, and that’s
not right. The church is where you’re taught God’s Word that builds your spirit and helps you navigate teenage life! It’s the place where you can connect with others your age who are also trying to grow spiritually. Keep exercising yourself unto godliness by doing those things that enhance your walk in the divine life. As you do, not only will your faith get stronger as you find yourself being built up in your knowledge of God, you’ll also deal wisely in the affairs of life. Praise God!

Go Deeper
1Timothy 4:8 GNB; Jude 1:20-21; Hebrews 10:25 CEV

Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for showing me how to exercise and energize my spirit! I’m mightily helped to channel my energies and focus on building my spirit consistently. And as I do, I make tremendous progress in my life, and the work of the ministry is prospering in my hands, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

ONE YEAR
2 Corinthians 10:1-18,Proverbs 27-28

TWO YEAR
Luke 22:14-23, 1 Samuel 29

Act
Set a 5-minute timer now, and pray in tongues before you do anything else.