Rather train yourself for godliness,

for while bodily training

           is of some value,

godliness is of value

                   in every way,

as it holds the promise

     for the present life

and also for the life to come.

            1 Timothy 4. 7-8

(This is not a verse

           against exercising,

but about intentionally

       pursuing godliness

            in our daily lives.

What am I pursuing,

     practicing

     and training for?

Am I working out

          time with Him?

Not out of guilt or "should,"

       but loving Him.)

O LORD,

Weave into our days

    not just time with You,

but running with You

into the course

    You have set before us.

Guide our thoughts,

build our strength in You,

align our hearts

                 with Yours.

Help us to know You more,

       be known by You,

and be known as Yours.