"Spiritual Fitness"

Today in class I shared a verse that has taught me a lot over the past few years. 1 Timothy 4:8 says "Exercise daily in God-- no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gym are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever" (The Message). I really liked this passage because I feel like it speaks personally to me. Being in a college sport (or theatre group or choir etc.) takes a lot of time and commitment. That being said, I spend a good majority of my time at the gym. The question I ask myself is, "do I spend the same amount of time reading my Bible or praying?" No. Never. I'm not nearly as committed to my relationship with God as I am to Volleyball... and it's just a game! I have to constantly remind myself that being disciplined in my relationship with God will keep me in shape forever, not just in the here and now.