Spiritual Workout

Start by warming up daily
with hands lifted in praise.
Running and jumping in
place as the spirit moves.

Drop and give God sixty
Sixty minutes in prayer that is!
This work out is especially good
for the heart as it will strengthen
and bring about eternal life.

Endurance training begins with walking
the straight and narrow.
Mountain climbing after a long walk 
in the valley is also highly recommended.

Begin a weight training program by carrying
his cross and increase to carrying burdens for others!
Such training is excellent for preparing for the final 
foot race to Glory!

Results will be felt and seen immediately if 
soreness or pain are experienced apply a generous 
amount of the Balm of Gilead.

Remember to rest often by leaning on Jesus,and
cool off with showers of blessings.

Before beginning an exercise program always
consult with the Great Physician.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Nair Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Amazing, Lori,..that the theme is concerned with the spirit makes it more appealing to me, Congrats to you and thnx for the visit, :) Jag
Brown Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 5:25 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s "Long Poem" contest Lori. Love, Carol
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May 22, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Lori, Congratulations with your awesome long long poem! Thank you for supporting my contest. Good night ~*~ALWAYS * the one and only :-) PD
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Lori congrats on your win..David
Caulfield Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 8:09 AM
I love this. I wish i had train of thoughts like that. God bless you.
Johnson Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM
very profound words i see, the Lord he surely walks with thee...
Austin Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Good write, Lori. Everyone should join your celestial gym. Love, daver
Butterfly Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 9:23 AM
I really like this poem Lori. I love the message you are sending out. May I add you as a fav. poet?
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I am humbled by your request and would be greatly honored. Thank you for your kind comment. ---Lori
Loving Iii Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Lori, i believe that we were lead to each other to day. all thing work together... i dont even have to finish it , you know the lingo. keep in touch. now drop down and give me sixty. john loving iii
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