Training Tips to Become Spiritually Fit … For the Long-Haul

• I will

my goal

Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 NLT

This will continue until we all come to such unity in our own faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Ephesians 4:13 NLT

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:7–8 NLT

• I will

my intentions

So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 MSG

And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24 CEB

• I will

good habits

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14 ESV

—I will make every effort to attend regularly.

—I will serve as gifted and where needed.

—I will be on mission daily to make God known.

—I will intentionally develop my relationship with God and others.

—I will give systematically, proportionally, and sacrificially.

o I will prayerfully consider the 90-Day Tithing Challenge.

• I will

myself toward gains

But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. Galatians 5:22–23 GNT

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:12–13 NLT

• I will

myself to finishing strong

So I run with purpose in every step … 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6–8 NLT

Memory Verse

So I run with purpose in every step … 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

Next Steps

• I will run the BASES in 2022.
• I want to know more about the 90-Day Tithing Challenge.
• I will develop the five tips to become spiritually fit.

My Notes