EP. 72 EquipU Resource: Spiritual and Physical Implications of Exercise - A Tool to Help Hearts Towards Worship

Exercise - excerpt from the monthly (August) EquipU piece: Exercise has wonderful potential to positively impact one’s mental state in various ways. It is also important to note that while not emphasized in Western culture, exercise at root, is a spiritual activity. It is a spiritual activity because one’s motives for doing anything, including exercise, are ultimately anchored in what an individual is worshipping.1 Cor. 10:31 - "Whatever you do" "do all" "to the glory of God"Creating a purpose statement - placing God at the center of why you do a particular activity/exercise, etc.Gal. 5:16-17 - competing desiresMatt. 6:21 - what does the person valueEph. 4:22-24 - deceitful desires and what they can produceThe physical and emotional benefits of exercising Endorphin release - improving sleep quality, mood and cognitive functionNeurotropic release - learning abilityAdrenal functioning - improving mod, and ability to cope with stressHabituation