Exercise

Typically when we hear the word we think weight loss or getting in shape. Rarely do we consider the word’s alternate meanings. Yet there is such a thing as exercising our faith.

Definitions

The Online Dictionary defines exercise as:

(1)  An activity requiring physical effort, carried out especially to sustain or improve health and fitness

(2)  A task or activity that is done to practice or test a skill.

(3)  A process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill.

(4)  A military drill or training maneuver.

(5)  The use or application of a faculty, right, or process.

(6)  Use or apply (a faculty, right, or process).

(7)  To occupy the thoughts of; worry or perplex.

Whew! That’s a lot of meanings for one word. But, for let’s focus on this one:

“Exercise is a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill.”

When we want to fit into a particular outfit we do a lot of physical exercises. Similarly, if we want to develop a particular skill or muscle, we have to exercise that trait.

We exercise when we make a focused effort.

We exercise when we make it a goal and become intentional in making it happen.

Do you need to exercise more faith? More optimism? More hope? Or maybe you just need to exercise? Start today.