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August  •  Day 20

Healthy Men Serve Longer

Day 232 of 365  •  FITNESS

The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.

Proverbs 20:29 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

The men I admire most aren’t obsessed with themselves. They’re simply trying to remain useful. Because healthy men can serve longer. Healthy men can travel with their wives. Healthy men can play with grandchildren.

The body is not the mission. But it supports the mission. And I want to remain in the game for as long as God allows.

Jesus in Action

Jesus poured Himself into others. Strength was never about Himself. It was always about others.

Forged Wisdom

Musonius Rufus wrote: “Strength is best measured by usefulness.”

The No Limits Challenge

Ask yourself: “Am I stewarding my health so I can continue loving and serving others?”

Prayer

Father, help me use my strength wisely. May my health become a blessing to those around me. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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