Known by Love

S3 Ep.6: Hello, troop, and welcome to another episode of Renewed Strength—where faith and fitness come together to inspire, challenge, and uplift. Today, we’re diving into the powerful words of John 13:35: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We’ll talk about how this scripture connects to our fitness journey and how we can live out that love—both inside and outside the gym. Think about the gym for a moment. Everyone who walks through those doors is carrying something — goals, insecurities, stress, past injuries, self-doubt. Some people are confident. Others are just trying to survive the workout without feeling out of place. Now imagine if the thing that stood out most about believers in that space wasn’t how strong they were — but how they treated people. A spot when someone’s struggling. Encouragement when someone’s clearly new. A nod, a smile, a “you got this” when someone’s on their last set. Those moments may seem small, but they speak loudly. Jesus says it plainly in John 13:35: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Not by how disciplined we are. Not by how intense our workouts look. But by how we love. That love shows up everywhere — not just in training. It shows up in group classes when we celebrate effort, not comparison. It shows up in nutrition conversations when we support instead of judge. It shows up during recovery — when patience replaces frustration, and humility replaces ego. Even in competition, love still has a place. Respect for your opponent. Gratitude for your body. Grace for yourself when things don’t go as planned. Love doesn’t make us weaker — it makes the environment stronger. When we lead with love, we create spaces where people want to stay, grow, and heal — physically and spiritually. This week, be intentional. Ask yourself: How can I show love in the spaces I train? Who around me might need encouragement instead of comparison? Let your workouts be a place where Christ’s love is felt — not just talked about. Ways To Connect With Us: Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrength Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrength Music: Aestheticbeat from Pixaby Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay