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Welcome, troop, to another episode of “Renewed Strength,” where we explore the intersection of faith and fitness. Today, we draw inspiration from the old-school hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness," focusing on the line, “All I have needed, Your hands have provided.” This powerful reminder encourages us to reflect on the abundance and provision we already possess, especially in our fitness journeys. We should also remember the shepherd's prayer from Psalm 23:1, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,” reminding us that we are equipped with everything we need.

In our fitness journeys, we often focus on what we lack. Even before-and-after photos highlight deficiencies and improvements. We’ve even adopted the term “gains,” which is, lwts be real, an antonym to the word lack. One example of a scenario might be, “I didn’t have a butt, now I do, and here’s how you can too.” Listen, you already had a butt—it may not have been your ideal butt, but it was there—or else you wouldn’t have been able to walk. God provides everything we need, and He continues to do it every day that we wake up.

It’s natural to seek fitness progress and new personal bests. However, it’s important to remember that our motivation should not stem from a sense of lack or inadequacy. Instead, our motivation should come from a place of gratitude and respect, striving to do right by the bodies we’ve been given. This, troop, is a mindset reboot.

It’s important to recognize that God created us whole and complete, equipped with everything we need to thrive. Our fitness journey should be about celebrating and enhancing the capabilities we already possess, not about fixing perceived flaws. By focusing on our strengths and appreciating the incredible design we embody, we can pursue our goals with gratitude and confidence, knowing that we are already perfectly made.

This week, I encourage you to appreciate where you are in your fitness journey and recognize the blessings of the present moment. Take a moment to be grateful for your current capabilities and cherish what you possess and how you look at this moment. Let your desire to progress be fueled not by the feeling of lack, but by gratefulness and the desire to steward well what God has already given you.

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