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August  •  Day 25

Fitness Is About Longevity

Day 237 of 365  •  FITNESS

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

Proverbs 4:7 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

When I was younger, fitness was measured by performance. Now, it’s measured by longevity. I simply want enough strength to keep doing the things I love with the people I love.

The goal isn’t youth. The goal is usefulness. And usefulness requires endurance.

Jesus in Action

Jesus gave Himself away because He continually remained connected to His Father. His strength served His mission.

Forged Wisdom

Musonius Rufus wrote: “Health exists for the sake of virtue and service.”

The No Limits Challenge

Think long-term. Steward your health for the people you’ll love tomorrow.

Prayer

Father, help me steward my health not out of vanity, but out of love for the people You’ve entrusted to 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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