Today’s thoughts by Deborah Ard

1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV —  Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? 

A new year is a great time to refocus on God and reset our habits. This week we will share our perspectives on healthy exercise habits.

Yesterday I shared ways I have been successful with exercise in the past. My exercise of choice has always been walking. Sometimes I walk with a friend or family member and sometimes I walk alone. When I walk alone I also use the time for prayer. Last summer I was praying for some specific people and situations and decided to use walking as a symbol of circling those prayers. Each day I would walk around the loop where I live and pray as I walked. I focused on a different prayer each time I circled the loop. My intentional walking not only helped me focus my prayer life, but also helped me create a healthy habit. 

What is your favorite form of exercise? How are you caring for your body which is God’s temple?

Join me in prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for trusting me to be a temple for Your Holy Spirit. Guide and direct my steps as I focus on growing closer to You through exercise. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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