I think sometimes we approach working out the same way we approach grace and Christianity. Too often, the main reason we reach out to God is because we think we messed up somehow. “Oh, I sinned again. I need to pray.”
It’s similar with working out – we do it because we want to fix something. “Oh, I messed up my diet again. I need to work out.”
Both of those things stem from guilt. But when you start seeking out God because you love Him and truly grasp how much He loves you, it removes that layer of guilt staining the relationship and you are able to just enjoy His presence. He loves us regardless of what we do right or wrong.
Your workouts change, too, when you don’t do them to punish yourself because you think you need to lose weight or because you ate something that wasn’t on your diet, but because you love your body and you want to take care of it. There is a big difference between working out because you hate your body and working out because you love your body, and see it as a gift.
Scripture tells us that our bodies are temples (1 Corinthians 3:16). So instead of focusing on what we want to fix or change about our bodies, let’s focus on what they actually are – God’s dwelling place!
Living a healthy life is a spiritual pursuit.
Grace Waves 
Love this! It’s so relevant to my life right now as I try to develop a healthier lifestyle and respect for my body.
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This post is right on point! It’s all about living a healthy lifestyle! Spiritually and physically! 🙂
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This is loaded with truth, girl! Our mindset on why we do things can make a huge difference! I tweeted your post! 🙂
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Good thoughts! We should always be focusing on loving and improving ourselves and relationship with God, not running down our checklist with guilt!
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