How spiritually fit are we?

Timothy 4:7-8 Don’t waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives tale. Spend your and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. Physical fitness has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. New life bible

Set the right goal Be realistic Look at the big picture

Have a plan Know what you want to do and when Incorporate different elements into your training

Nutrition God’s physical provision God’s spiritual provision Exodus 16 John 6:48-51 Matthew 4:4

Supplements Extra minerals and vitamins

Aerobic training The importance of prayer Philippians 4:6

Altitude training(!) Train at altitude Work at low level Moses and Jesus Work at low level Gezahegne Abera

Train with others Saturday morning prayer meeting House groups Church

Don’t over train Avoid burn out Allow God to speak to us and take time to listen

Reward yourself It feels good to feel good Celebrate what God has done for you

And finally… Getting into shape doesn’t come by accident – physically or spiritually. Though will never fully become like Jesus this side of heaven, tremendous progress can be made if we train