Devotionals on the Go

In all you do, in thoughts, actions, words and deeds, continue to strive to do everything in a  manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.  You are a citizen of Heaven. For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrengthfit.com

In all you do, in thoughts, actions, words and deeds, continue to strive to do everything in a  manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.  You are a citizen of Heaven. http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Have you ever experienced a time in your life in which a trying or difficult situation furthered either your own walk with God or someone’s else’s walk with God?  What happened?  How did God use that experience to spread the gospel, increase faith, or bless someone? For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Philippians 1:1-11  In Rick Warren’s study “The Habits of Happiness,” he says that happiness isn’t something you look for, but rather create.  Happiness is a byproduct of our lives in Christ, and our habits create our happiness.  Happy habits, he says, are just as addicting as bad habits, but a lot more rewarding.  Really think about that for a moment.   Can you think of any bad habits you have th...

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul, writing this “Joy Book” from prison, demonstrates that real joy is found in Christ, not our circumstances. Do you currently feel you have any “prisons” in your life?  Situations or circumstances in which you feel trapped or unable to change?  How does Paul’s joy in the midst of trying conditions speak to you right now? For more great content, including faith based fitness,...

How are you doing lately with producing the fruit of faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Considering this past week or so, how patient would you say you have been?   How did you respond when you didn’t get your way or were frustrated?   How tolerant were you with others when they didn’t do what you wanted them to do , or do it as quickly as you wanted them to do it?  How willing were you to wait calmly when needed? For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visi...

How are you doing with the fruit of peace and joy?  Would you consider yourself a peaceful person?   Are you filled with joy so that others in your life see and sense that joy?  “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.”  2 Thessalonians 3:16 For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrength...

“For physical training is of some value, but spiritual training is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 You are in training.  You are spiritually training during every waking hour of  your day, and to properly train, you must remain rooted in Christ. For more great content, including faith based fitness, be su...

Do you find yourself preoccupied with your to-do list, always rushing to the next thing, or in a state of perpetual anxiety and exhaustion, not really present in the current moment?  To properly  give and receive love,  this is one of  the worst places to find ourselves.   Hurry damages our capacity to love.  Love takes time, and hurry prevents us from taking the time to slow down and receive and...

It’s not about size; it’s about stewardship, maximizing the awesome gift that God has given you to manage.   Our view of exercise and healthy eating changes when we see it through this lens.  It’s not about vanity or fitting in with the world’s standards of beauty, it’s about taking care of this amazing gift God has graciously given each of us.  We know that we will be held accountable for what we...

We are working to become individuals who demonstrate restraint .  We are working to be individuals  who demonstrate wisdom in all areas of our lives, and our physical well-being is a big part of this life we live.  And God offers you His power to make healthy choices, to show restraint, and to live with wisdom. “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him....

Satan comes to steal and destroy.  He wants to distract us from God’s goodness. He wants to keep us from becoming women who live lives in the full measure of God’s strength.  He wants to keep you from becoming the best version of  the person God has created you to be.  He wants to distract you from God’s truth.  And he will use seemingly innocent  things - technology, social media, food, wine, com...

We can get so busy with the surface-level things of life that we forget to number our days.  Our to-do lists tend to overshadow the reality of eternity and the fact that one day our Creator will look at us and ask: What did you do with what I have given you?  How did you use your talents and gifts and abilities to grow and bless others?  How did you further My Kingdom?  We need to focus. In fact,...

When we are waiting on God, God is always at work.  God is accomplishing something significant while we wait.  God is working in our lives, and He is working in us.  So what we do while waiting is important. For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrengthfit.com

When we live with fear and anxiety, we allow ourselves to forget the size of our God.  We do not have a small God.  We have a big God in whom we can trust.  Everything does not depend on you , so let go of the anxiety that comes with that belief. For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soulstrengthfit.com

You have God-given talents and abilities that God is holding you accountable to use.  Can you close your time today by sitting quietly with God, considering what these talents may be?  Are you using the gifts God has given you to the best of your ability?  How do you feel about your stewardship of those gifts? For more great content, including faith based fitness, be sure to visit https://www.soul...

We have the opportunity to walk with Jesus in places we’d never think of going on our own.  There are numerous ways He may call each one of us over the course of our lives to get out of our own “boat” and walk to Him.  And then we  must choose.  Will we stay in the security of our boat, our comfort zone, like the other 11 disciples, or will we take a risk and get out of the boat like Peter so that...

After His betrayal, beatings, mockery and torture, in the depth of His pain, Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Who are they ?  Can it include us also?  When Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing,” is He praying for you and me as well? For more great faith based content, visit: http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Jesus is speaking to us from the cross.  He is sharing with us trust that withstands any trail, assurance that God is in control, and peace that surpasses all understanding.  Can you lean in and listen for His words spoken to you? For more great faith based content, visit: http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Why is it important to understand the culture, values, perspectives and experiences of those with whom we share the gospel?  God wants you to share good news with others.  Are you willing? For more great faith based content, visit: http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

One of the great spiritual practices in serving and loving others humbly is doing so secretly.   When we allow ourselves to serve others in love without the need for recognition, we give ourselves the freedom from needing to be noticed and approved by others.  We gain freedom from our need to impress others and constantly seek approval from others.  Think about some of your current opportunities t...

The Christian life is a lifelong process of taking off the old and putting on the new.  It’s this transforming process that leads us into becoming  people who reflect God’s holiness and goodness.  Paul is calling us to put an end to actions and habits that aren’t pleasing to God, and to replace those with actions and habits that honor and reflect God.  For more great faith based content, visit: ht...

Jesus doesn‘t call us to simply be his students, to study and learn about Him and His teachings.  He calls us to be His disciples.  Both are interested in learning from the teacher; however, disciples learn for the sake of obedience.  They learn in order to take action.  That’s why Jesus regularly warned people to be conscious of their fruit. For more great faith based content, visit: http://www.s...

If our true goal is to seek a balanced heart , not just a balanced life, we need to love the right things to the right degree in the right way with the right kind of love Achieving a balanced heart requires action and effort on our part.  Like running a race, it takes dedication and perseverance.  It takes purpose, plan, and focus.  For more great faith based content, visit: http://www.soulstrengt...