Are you a hurried person? Do you need to slow down? To get rid of hurry doesn’t mean to simply cross things off our to-do list. We eliminate hurry when we prioritize our life properly. Are you willing to do that?For more great faith based content, visit:http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Are you living as a disciple of Christ? Living as disciples of Christ requires that you fully embrace His identity as God, and then go and reflect Him to the world around you.For more great faith based content, visit:http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

We cannot follow Jesus in a rush. We can’t think what He would think, do what He would do, or feel what He would feel in a hurry. Hurry keeps us from living to our fullest and loving to our fullest. If you want to follow Jesus, you need to periodically slow down enough to actually follow Him. Can you be still, for just a moment, and know that He is God?For more great faith based content, visit:http://www.soulstrengthfit.com

Sometimes we need help with our understanding of scripture. Sometimes we need help with our faith. Sometimes we need help “seeing” Jesus at work in our lives. Where do you need your eyes to be opened? How might you pray for the Holy Spirit to open your eyes and guide your understanding and faith?Visit www.soulstrengthfit.com for more Christian content, as well as faith based, Bible study fitness programs and animated Bible Story Videos for Kids

We are disciples of Christ. We join with each other and other disciples to participate in Jesus’ mission for the world, which centers around His role as the One “who takes away the sin of the world.” As disciples of Christ, we seek to know Him, serve Him, and share Him with others.For more faith and fitness content, check out SoulStrengthfit.com

We are disciples of Christ. We join with each other and other disciples to participate in Jesus’ mission for the world, which centers around His role as the One “who takes away the sin of the world.” As disciples of Christ, we seek to know Him, serve Him, and share Him with others. Conclude your time in prayer today. Talk with the Lord about how He might want to use you as a loved and chosen disciple.

As disciples of Christ, we are learning to base our identities on Jesus. Our goal is to become more and more like Jesus as we purposely follow Him and walk in His footsteps.In what ways are you living out your walk as a disciple of Jesus? In what ways would you like to grow as one of Christ’s disciples?For more faith and fitness content, check out SoulStrengthfit.com

Jesus calls His followers to pursue one thing in life. He calls us to seek His kingdom and His righteousness above all else. When we do that, we are enabled to allow the pursuit of Him - of knowing Him, loving Him, and seeking His kingdom - to dominate our thoughts, actions, and words. But most of us have divided loyalties. We seek the Lord one moment, but seek our own desires the next. While we want to do one thing, we say or do the opposite. This double-m...

This devotional pairs with Week 3, workout 3 in the Finding Joy Series at soulstrengthfit.com His use of this phrase “in the Lord” points to the unity believers have in Christ. Because all believers are “in Christ,” all believers are in Christ together. This isn’t to say that there won’t be conflicts or disagreements between believers - even seasoned and mature Christians. Euodia and Syntyche had “labored side by side” with Paul (v3). We don’t know the nature of the disagree...

To experience the peace of God, far more wonderful than the human mind can understand, we are told to refuse to worry about anything. Why is this what we must do in order to experience the peace of God? Because worry is the #1 thing that can steal your peace. Financial trouble? Don’t worry about anything. Anxious about the kids? Don’t worry about anything. Stressed about work? Don’t worry about anything. Conce...

Our opening passage is Philippians 3:12-21Paul says he is pressing on toward the goal. He refuses to look back, and he strains to move forward to fulfill God’s plan for his life. He wants to accomplish all Christ had in mind for him when he “took hold” of him on the Damascus Road. When Christ took hold of you, He too had a great deal in mind for you and your life. What does it mean for you personally to refuse to look back, but to “press on to take hold of that for whi...

Paul sets an example of living in joy in the book of Philippians. We can find 5 “Happiness Habits” that Paul lives out in Philippians 3.Our opening verse is philippians 3:3, The Living Bible Translation & Message version:“We Christians glory in what Christ Jesus has done for us and realize that we are helpless to save ourselves.” Philippians 3:3 “We couldn’t carry this off by our own efforts, and we know it” Philippians 3:3 (MSG)Paul relaxes in the fundamental truth...

“Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!” Paul is reminding us that God is our only real source of joy and comfort. All too often, we rely more on God’s good gifts - health, family, loved ones, financial security - than on God himself. But when believers rejoice in the Lord, they are finding joy and thanksgiving in His goodness - with or without His gifts.Do you have the tendency to find more joy in God’s gifts than in God himself?Scripture reminds us of the n...

Philippians has been full of personal updates and practical matters. Paul now continues to give personal updates on two servants for Christ who demonstrate the ideals and characteristics that Paul had been encouraging in vv 1:27-2:18. Both Timothy and Epaphroditus have “served” Paul in his time of need, and Epaphroditus was even willing to lay down his life for the gospel message. It is not uncommon for Paul to give updates on others involved in sharing the gospel message.&nb...

Paul calls us to “work out” our salvation for it is God who “works in” us. Notice the parallel in these phrases. We have our own contribution to make in the unfolding of our salvation, and God has a part to work in you. Note, Paul does not say we work for our salvation, but that we work out ourRead: Ephesians 2:8-9Paul’s use of the phrase “work out your salvation” can be compared to working out. We already have our salvation through our faith in Christ. We are no...

This devotional pairs with workout 2 in Finding Joy at soulstrengthfit.comNotice Paul’s opening word in this passage (in the NIV translation). “Therefore” is a connecting word, and he’s linking his hymn of praise to Christ in vv6-11 to instructions on how to apply the example of Christ’s humble obedience to their lives.He calls the Philippians to “work out” their salvation.This may initially sound like he is suggesting that salvation comes by works rather than by saving grace, but this ...

Happiness is found through humility. A heart filled with pride cannot be a heart filled with joy. Self gratification and self service never lead to true joy, but rather service leads to joy. In a world focused on self-care, the value of serving others and valuing others as more important than ourselves is easily overlookedRead Philippians 2:1-11 once again, NCV version:“Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit?...

The Book of Philippians Week 2 DevotionalsDay 1 - Happiness & HumilityPairs with workout 1Read: Philippians 2:1-11There are four fundamental realities that Paul says believers have in Christ listed in v1. What are they?Paul is calling them to progress in their unity as believers in v2. What 4 things does he specifically call them to do?Be sure to check out all that SoulStrength Fit has to offer at soulstrengthfit.com

This Devotional pairs with Week 1, Workout 3 in the Finding Joy Bible Study Workout program found at soulstrengthfit.com.For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.Paul’s Life for Christ20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means livin...

In his book How Happiness Happens, Max Lucado states: “Happiness happens when you give it away.” The world teaches us that happiness is found by putting yourself first, focusing on self care, self love, and self gratification. Self care and self love are utterly important, and God desires that we love ourselves and care for ourselves out of that love. But true happiness is found through self sacrifice, not self gratification.Consider the following verses:1 Corinthians 10:24D...