“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
— Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)
Opening Thought
Discipline without direction leads to burnout. But discipline anchored in purpose builds fulfillment and faith. God created you intentionally — every gift, every struggle, and every opportunity is part of His divine plan to shape you for Kingdom impact.
Your ultimate purpose is not about status, achievement, or comfort — it’s about growing closer to God and fulfilling His plan for your life. Every smaller goal — in your career, your training, your habits — should serve that greater purpose.
Think of your life as a mission under divine leadership. The “big goal” is eternal: to know God deeply and reflect His image through how you live, move, and care for your body — the temple He entrusted to you. The “mini goals” are your daily acts of discipline — consistent steps that help you grow stronger, wiser, and closer to Him.
When you know your “why,” you can endure almost any “how.”
🟩 Reflect:
So what is your purpose for joining this class?
How can it better equip you to reach your smaller goals that lead to your eternal goal?
If you don’t yet have those smaller goals, it’s time to create them — one faithful step at a time.
Biblical Reflection
Purpose originates with God.
Your calling is not self-made; it’s God-given. Your job is to align your steps with His direction, not create your own roadmap.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)Purpose gives meaning to discipline.
Every act of faith, every repetition in training, every small victory is part of a larger story. When you live with intention, even your physical health becomes worship.Your body is part of your purpose.
God made you in His image — and caring for your health is an act of stewardship, not vanity.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)Purpose gives pain direction.
When your “why” is eternal, discomfort becomes training, not punishment. Trials shape character; effort produces endurance; obedience refines faith.
Faith & Fitness Connection
Just as your spiritual purpose is to grow in Christ, your physical purpose is to care for the body He gave you to serve that mission.
Your smaller goals — eating clean, building strength, maintaining discipline — are not separate from your spiritual life; they’re extensions of it.
Train with intention. Every workout can be a form of worship, every step a reminder of your God-given calling.