Bodybuilding isn’t an easy discipline. Muscle men and women must first understand their bodies, establish a system of regular caloric input, progressively increase the demands placed on themselves, and accept that the results may not always be what they’d hoped.

We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak. Romans 15:1

Developing your spiritual “muscle” has its parallels. You need to understand who and Whose you are as a Christian. You’ve been bought with a price and are not your own (I Corinthians 6:20). You need regular time in God’s Word (II Timothy 2:15). Then you need to progressively respond to the commands and challenges of the Lord (Psalm 119:11-13 and today’s verse).

A strong body of believers is formed when Christians exercise their “spiritual muscle.” Looking after your own self is a start, but you are under obligation, not just a suggestion, to encourage those who may be weaker.

There are fellow Christians in government – praying men and women – who need building up by the Lord and His Word. As they develop, they can become bolder in the halls of Congress, the nation’s courtrooms, and in agencies all across Washington, D.C. Give special prayer for them today, as you boldly approach the throne of God.

Recommended Reading: Romans 15:1-13