This weekend we wondered whether or not we will be able to visit the outdoor concerts anytime soon. Our last visit to The Hollywood Bowl, we went to see Hugh Jackman. Of all the great songs he performed, one song from The Greatest Showman makes its way into today’s entry. “Towers of gold are still too little, these hands could hold the world but it’ll never be enough for me.”

In light of Heaven, this world will never be enough. Our little kingdoms won’t come. This current pandemic is a clear and present reminder of that fact. And for an old fitness guy, it’s a good reminder about our physicality, our approach to the body, our diligence and our grit.

Bless God, what a gift it is to be unnecessary. God doesn't need our muscle, our grit or our flex. He doesn't need anything. He's God. We...are the needy ones.

More than we need to crush our goals, we need to be crushed by His grace. A thousand times more than we need to beat yesterday's best, we need to remember that it is already finished. Yes, my kingdom go. Please, just go. Here’s a prayer for us as we begin the week.

God, please rearrange our workouts around You this week. Let each rep, each mile, each stretch be a note in a symphony of praise; one that's pleasing to You. Help us remember that while our bodies have some value, the muscle we build on earth carries no weight in Heaven. Please let our workouts be forgettable, and may our daily feats be nothing more than measly, measurable reminders that You gave us limits. We need You. We love You. Amen.

- Jimmy Peña

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