A friend of mine once told me about the day his son wanted to play basketball in the driveway. He had just gotten home from work, tired and stressed, and everything in him wanted to collapse on the couch. But instead, he laced up his sneakers and shot hoops until the sun went down. Later, his son said, “Dad, I love it when you play with me—it makes me feel like the most important person in the world.”
That moment had nothing to do with six-packs or gym memberships. It was about presence. About having the stamina to show up when it matters most.
When we think about fitness, most of us immediately picture the weights, the miles, or the mirror. But in Made For This, fitness isn’t just about how much you can bench or how far you can run—it’s about becoming the kind of person whose body, mind, and spirit are aligned for kingdom impact.
Our culture often sells us shortcuts: crash diets, quick fixes, or programs that promise transformation without perseverance. But the gospel calls us to a different kind of strength. It’s not just about physical health—it’s about stewardship. Stewardship of the body God gave you. Stewardship of energy that fuels your faith, your family, your finances, and your future.
Here’s the challenge: what if fitness is less about what you see in the mirror and more about what others experience through your presence? Your kids don’t need a six-pack; they need a dad who has the stamina to show up for them. Your church doesn’t need another fitness influencer; it needs leaders who live disciplined lives that reflect the Spirit’s strength.
The truth is—fitness is discipleship in motion. Every run, every rep, every choice at the table is a chance to train your body to serve a bigger mission. The apostle Paul said it this way: “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV).
Your Next Step
What’s one rhythm you can start this week to align your body with your mission? Maybe it’s committing to walk three times a week. Maybe it’s saying no to what drains your energy and yes to what strengthens you.
And if you want to dig deeper into this kind of whole-life clarity, pick up a copy of Made For This. You can find it on Amazon or directly on the resources page.
Because at the end of the day, your body isn’t just for you—it’s for the mission God has placed in front of you.
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