31 Days Thanksgiving & Praise - DAY 16

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every

way and [that your body] may keep well, even
as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers

3 John 1:2

Thank you father for another day to give you glory honor and praise. I thank you for another day to be all that I can and should be for your glory. I thank you for another day and opportunity to work and look after my body, your temple, like I should.

Yesterday, a friend and I went to the gym and had a fabulous time in a couple of group exercise classes. We had a great time trying to co-ordinate ourselves in a particular class and it was hilarious. We had fun, but we had an extremely good workout too. I look forward to going back this evening for some more.

Dear Papa, today, I am thankful for the opportunity and wisdom to look after my body, your holy temple, the way that I should. It is not an easy task, but I am learning daily and I thank you.

I am thankful for the ability to go to one of the best gyms around where I live. I am thankful for blessing me with the resources to afford it, the zeal to want to exercise, and the energy to do so when I am there. I am thankful for the people I have met and the friends I have made whilst in the gym.

I am thankful for because I usually I get two workouts for the price of one - one physical and one spiritual - listening to messages and the audio bible, especially during my early morning workouts. I thank you Father. Many things you have explained and revealed to me whilst I was puffing away on the treadmill.

Like the post IN GOD'S IMAGE and LESSONS FROM WALL CLIMBING. *Smile*

I am thankful because the exercise I undertake is beneficial to my body, spirit and mind and helps me to keep my sweet tooth in check. *smile*.

I am thankful because looking after my body means that I do my part to live out the reality of Ephesians 5:29, “After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church…”

I am thankful for the ability to glorify you by looking after my body through exercise and healthy eating as you encourage me to in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."


So today Papa, I am thankful for the wisdom, ability you have given me to look after my body, your holy temple. I am thankful for the provision of the gym, and my energy to exercise. I am thankful that this wisdom and knowledge and opportunities, for it does help to keep me away from laziness and gluttony.


Father, I pray that my basket of thanksgiving and praise is acceptable and sweet smelling in your presence today, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I praise, thanks and praise. Amen.

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, WHAT ARE
YOU THANKFUL TO GOD FOR TODAY?

Much Love, Remi

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