Sheryl and I have been trying to go to Planet Fitness 4-5 times a week.  (With our insurance we get in free, so I guess it pays to be OLD!!)   We meet all kinds of people there; most are very friendly and nice.  There’s always the guy with the barbwire tattoos and big muscles who reminds me of the classic Franz and Hans who want to “Pump you up!”  Then there’s Dallas who must be at least 85.  He comes in everyday with a walker and a smile from ear to ear.  When I ask him, “How are you doing?”  he will answer, “I’m still winding and grinding!”  I watch him go from machine to machine putting in a decent workout. I can tell you that Dallas’ determination and persistence is always an inspiration to me!

Paul reminds us in 1 Timothy 4:5  For physical training is of SOME
value, but GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS!

Brothers and Sisters, Paul reminds us of what is important.  Godliness has great value all the time.  To live a life of godliness, we need to have the fruits of the Spirit in our lives.  Do we have love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness and faith in our actions at all times? 

We often work to strengthen our physical bodies, but are you working to strengthen your spiritual bodies? Is your spiritual workout an inspiration to others?

I beseech you, therefore by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies as living sacrifices, Holy, acceptable to God!  Romans 12:1

THIS WEEK, STRIVE TO BE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS!!