I love going to the gym. I go 5-6 days a week, every day at 6 AM. It's not even a question. If I don't go, I feel terrible all day. I am diligent in my routine, and I'm always looking for new ways to train. I spend money on supplements, and a monthly gym membership. Whatever you spend your money on, you are investing in, and your heart usually follows.
1 Timothy 4:7-8 says, "Have nothing to do with irreverent or silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."
This passage raises the question for me, "Do I spend more time and money on my spiritual training?" I spend somewhere around 40 minutes a day with bodily training, and it's always on my mind. When I eat, I always think how what I'm putting in my body will effect my training. So, how can start the habit of focusing more on spiritual training? Here are some tips for creating spiritual habits that I've found effective.
1. Remember the passage above. If you can memorize this passage, it will be in your mind.
2. Listen to sermon podcast at the gym while working out.
3. Melissa and I are beginning to read a proverb chapter a day every morning during breakfast.
4. Set time aside every day for prayer and scripture reading.
5. Read before bedtime. Melissa and I always try and read before we go to sleep.
These have worked for me so far. Hopefully I can keep up the habits.
P.S.
Men, we are charged with the responsibility to lead our wives spiritually, provide for them, and support their emotional needs. Remember that when we are faced with the option to watch TV, or read scripture. When Adam and Eve ate the fruit, God came to the garden and called out Adam. (Genesis 3:9) Adam was responsible. God wanted to know where he was, and why he wasn't leading.
