“...bodily exercise profits a little” (1 Timothy 4:8).

I used to jokingly point to that verse to de-emphasize the importance of physical fitness. After all, I was seemingly fit as a fiddle for 40+ years, without even trying.

Then one day I unknowingly broke a bunch of bones and was later diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and in the process, learned that I wasn't as fit as I thought I was. Suddenly, physical health & wellness became a little bit more of a priority.

Don’t misunderstand, training for godliness is the higher priority. And furthermore, I haven’t turned into an exercise junkie. But in an effort to strengthen my weakened bones and improve my overall stamina, I’ve tried to be more deliberate about daily exercise.

A couple weeks ago, my good brother, Dr. Harris, got me set up with a regimen of physical therapy that has already yielded some positive results. I’ve got better mobility with my back, my breathing has improved, and I’m less fatigued than I was a couple months ago.

More importantly, it’s helped me better appreciate the recuperative ability that God has built into the human body. Like David recognized long ago, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).