Spiritual Fitness & Health Assessment

Through my reading about the research on faith or spirituality and health and my understanding of biblical truths, I have identified certain “Spiritual Exercises” that one might consider practicing regularly to grow in their faith. In turn, these exercises may impact favorably on one’s emotional and physical health. They are included in the Bible, God’s guidebook, that He has given us to live by. The research does clearly show that there is a strong relationship between many of these attitudes, beliefs and practices and health and well being. To put the value of these spiritual exercises into perspective I have developed a model of faith and health.

Spiritual Fitness Assessment

Based upon my insight of current research and my understanding of biblical truths, I have developed a Spiritual Fitness Assessment, a 40-item questionnaire, that assesses 18 spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices(Spiritual Exercises) that impact on one’s emotional and physical health.  Read about the Spiritual Exercises below.

“Spiritual Exercises For a Healthier Life” Booklet

I’ve written a 34-page booklet, available in pdf format, that addresses each of the 18 Spiritual Exercises below.  Each exercise has a section for “What the Bible Says”, “What the Research Says”, and “What You Can Do.”  View an abbreviated PDF file – Spiritual Exercises for a Healthier Life Booklet - to see eight sample pages from the booklet.
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Purpose and Use of the Spiritual Fitness Assessment

Fitness and health professionals might use this fitness assessment with their clients to educate and inspire them to integrate faith into their ‘exercise’ routines. Read this document about the intended purpose and use of the assessment.

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Spiritual Exercises

1st Timothy 4:7-9 reads “Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. This is true and everyone should accept it.” First Edition of the New Living Translation

Below is a listing of Spiritual Exercises that you might consider practicing regularly to grow in your faith. In turn, these spiritual exercises may impact favorably on your emotional and physical health. I am not aware of research that has been conducted which demonstrates that if a person practices any or all of these exercises they will experience improved health, however, these practices are based on Biblical truths. They are included in God’s guidebook that He has given us to live by. The research does clearly show, however, that there is a strong relationship between many of these attitudes, beliefs and practices and health and well being.  Read this short article – An Introduction to Spiritual Exercises for a Healthier Life.

Spiritual Exercises Related to Your Beliefs and Attitude

  • Believe in God
  • Believe God Forgives You
  • Believe God’s Spirit Lives in You

Spiritual Exercises Related to Your Relationship with God

Giving Thanks

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Spiritual Exercises Related to How You Practice Your Faith

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For a free, attractive listing of the Spiritual Exercises in the form of a bookmark, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to the address on the Contact page.

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“…Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. This is true and everyone should accept it.” 1 Timothy 4:7-9 (NLT – First Edition)

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