1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

I have gone to the gym Monday through Friday for the past 20 years and every year at this time the gym is packed! Many people are making New Year’s resolutions to get healthier and begin their daily workouts.

These so called Resolution-ists flood the gyms for several months and finally around March, they begin to slack off. Not all of them mind you. At one time, I was a resolutionist and I am sure I was given a few eyebrows. But I made it through the difficult stages and now it is a part of my life.

A resolution to get fit and work out is wonderful and very necessary for all of us. I for one have benefited greatly. I pray for those who are starting this new venture in their life, for resolutions are easily made and just as easily broken.

There is one resolution I make every year and strive to achieve, but I know that it will take a lifetime to work on. This is my daily walk with Christ. I resolve to be a better daughter this year than I have ever been. I resolve to pray more and to share Him more with others. I have made great strides, but I’m not yet there.

Working out and getting physically fit is good and yes, important. But more importantly, is our spiritually workouts. We need to make sure God is first in every area of our life and ask ourselves, are we fulfilling the great commission to go and make disciples.

If you are just beginning your physical workout I pray you hang in there. And if you are just starting your spiritual adventure, I pray you become more in love with Him everyday. And I pray your resolutions every year will be for Christ.

I love this life – everyday gets better and better. And I pray your resolutions will make life sweeter and sweeter.