One of the exercises we did at the Lift Conference was to spend some time creating a personalized version of Spiritual Fitness in 100 Words. Here’s what I came up with. Feel free to share yours in the comments.
Start with grace. Practice humility. Ask big questions. Love others with your words AND your actions. Break bread with people who aren’t like you. Move toward your fears. Be hyper-sensitive to arrogance and entitlement in yourself. Be quick to forgive the faults you see in others. Pray for others more than you pray for yourself. Bounce your eyes and take every thought captive. Identify your idols by paying attention to what makes you anxious. Be a “little christ” everywhere you go. Say “thank you,” “that’s enough,” and “you’re welcome” every day. Read. Listen. Fast. Work. Rest. Play. End with grace.
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons
Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Live Coram Deo. Pray without ceasing. Confess your sins – to God and to one another. Enjoy your family, especially your spouse. Cantate Domino conticum novum. Do the hard work of forgiveness. Listen well. Be present. Lean into your fears. Walk with the wise. Be thankful. Don’t keep score. Routinely give yourself a good mind-scrubbing. Believe the Gospel – strive not to become something you already are. Keep yourself from idols – especially people pleasing. Give. Serve. Compare prices — nothing else. Read. Eliminate hurry. Play. Love God and others. Laugh – a lot.