讓運動成為敬拜 | Praying with Every Step — Turning Exercise into Worship

運動與屬靈操練，前者有助保持身體健康，後者有助靈命健康。但是大家有否想過，兩者可以二合為一，一邊運動一邊進行屬靈操練？余文正弟兄就為我們分享了一些實用的技巧，相信大家都可嘗試，身心靈都得益處💪

讓運動成為敬拜 ...

許多人健身、慢跑、做瑜伽或游泳，為的是保持健康與體態。有些人天天運動，有些人偶爾為之，也有人只是「想想」卻從未真正動起來。運動時，有人聽音樂、有人聽 Podcast，也有人看電視，只為讓時間過得快一許多人健身、慢跑、做瑜伽或游泳，為的是保持健康與體態。有些人天天運動，有些人偶爾為之，也有人只是「想想」卻從未真正動起來。運動時，有人聽音樂、有人聽 Podcast，也有人看電視，只為讓時間過得快一#FaithInMotion點，或轉移運動時的辛苦感。

但如果運動不只是鍛鍊身體呢？

如果它也能成為與神相遇的時刻，一段讓我們的心靈與身體同時被更新、被對準神的時間呢？

在一篇名為《How to Pray When You Exercise》的文章中，David Mathis 提出了一個清新的觀點：基督徒可以透過神的話語與禱告（提摩太前書 4:4–5），使運動成為聖潔的操練。當我們這樣行，平凡的運動就成為滋養身心的屬靈操練。

如何在運動中禱告︰

1️⃣ 接受運動是神的恩賜

每一次心跳、呼吸與肌肉的伸展，都是神所賜的禮物。感謝祂賜給我們雙腿、肺活量與手臂的力量；也感謝祂讓我們有限，好讓我們更倚靠祂。感恩能使簡單的動作化為敬拜——「因為你們是重價買來的，所以要在你們的身子上榮耀神。」（哥林多前書 6:20）

2️⃣ 求神幫助

為體力、毅力與自制禱告。求神幫助我們克服懶惰、超越舒適區，並保守我們免於受傷。讓運動不僅鍛鍊身體，也培養屬靈的堅忍，使我們能抵擋誘惑，結出節制的果子。（哥林多前書 9:27；加拉太書 5:23）

3️⃣ 保持正確的心態

運動很容易成為以自我為中心的追求，為了外表或表現而努力。求神保守我們的心，使運動不成為驕傲或虛榮的來源，而是培養謙卑與敬虔。讓每一次的運動都預備我們——不只是讓外表更好看，而是更能去愛人、服事人。

4️⃣ 讓運動成為敬拜

在運動前、運動中、運動後，都可以輕聲禱告：「天父，這身體與這段時間都是祢的。」把每一次的動作獻給創造並持守我們生命的神。當運動成為奉獻與感恩的行動，它不只是身體的操練，更是靈魂的喜樂。

結語

下一次當你繫好鞋帶、走進健身房或在清晨散步時，別忘了：運動可以有超越鏡中身影的目的——為要在身體上榮耀神，更新你的心靈，並在每一步、每一口呼吸中，享受祂同在的喜樂。

#祈禱的腳步 #運動敬拜

Praying with Every Step — Turning Exercise into Worship

Staying in Shape, Body and Mind

Many of us join a gym or take up jogging, yoga, or swimming to stay fit and healthy. Some exercise daily, others occasionally, and some merely think about it while sitting comfortably on the couch. Many listen to upbeat music, podcasts, or watch TV while working out — trying to make the time pass faster or to distract from the effort.

But what if physical exercise could be more than a health routine? What if it could become a sacred moment — a time to connect with God, to align our hearts while strengthening our bodies?

A recent article, “How to Pray When You Exercise,” by David Mathis, offers a refreshing perspective on how believers can make their workouts holy through the Word of God and prayer (1 Tim. 4:4–5). When we do so, ordinary exercise becomes a spiritual practice that nurtures both body and soul. (https://www.crossway.org/.../how-to-pray-when-you.../...)

How to Pray When You Exercise

1️⃣ Receive Exercise as a Gift

Every heartbeat, breath, and muscle movement is a gift from God. Thank Him for the strength of your legs, lungs, and arms, and even for the limits that remind you of your dependence on Him. Gratitude turns simple movement into worship — “For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Cor. 6:20)

2️⃣ Ask God for Help

Pray for energy, endurance, and self-discipline. Ask Him to help you overcome laziness, push through discomfort, and avoid injury. Let your exercise build not only physical stamina but also spiritual perseverance — the kind that resists temptation and grows in self-control. (1 Cor. 9:27; Gal. 5:23)

3️⃣ Keep the Right Perspective

Fitness can easily become self-focused or appearance-driven. Pray that your exercise won’t feed pride or vanity, but serve humility and godliness. Let your workouts make you more ready — not just to look good — but to love and serve others well.

4️⃣ Make It Worship

Before, during, and after your run, walk, or stretch, whisper a prayer: “Father, this body and this time are Yours.” Consecrate your movement as an offering to the One who designed and sustains your life. Exercise then becomes not just training for the body, but joy for the soul.

Final Thought

So next time you lace up your shoes, step into the gym, or take a morning walk, remember: you can exercise with purpose beyond the mirror — to glorify God with your body, renew your spirit, and find joy in His presence with every step and every breath.

#PrayWhileYouExercise #FaithInMotion

Each step, a prayer, Each breath, thanksgiving | 每一步，是禱告；每一息，是感恩。