A Scripture and a Prayer: “Righteous Training”

“Train yourself to be godly. 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.” (1 Timothy 4:7b-8)

Prayer:

Lord, the world tells us how much physical training helps our bodies function better and keeps us healthy. And while it provides some value, according to Your word, You, instead, encourage us to train ourselves in godliness, that is, to exercise our Spirit, in Your word, will, and ways. This is the greatest thing we can do for our eternal lives. And instead of exercise machines and weights, Your method is through prayer, praise, and the reading and studying of Your word. So, I humbly ask that You, Holy Spirt, help us to train ourselves in godliness which will benefit all of us, not only in this life, but in the life to come. And this I ask in Jesus’s name. AMEN