Tears On My Mat

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I arrived early enough to place my equipment out of range of the mirror. I had been exercising for a couple of months, but not always following the routine, I tried to not be noticed. As clumsy as an elephant, but determined to be healthy for things God was doing, I was faithful even if I did not get the steps.
I was on the left when everyone else was on the right and up when the leader was down. I did notice that breathing was easier and I made it through most of the routine.
Finishing cardio and weights, we stretched. On our backs with arms out, the instructor said, “Give this last part to the One above. Think of three people you want to pray for.” The music changed. The song was about giving it all to Jesus. She quoted James chapter 5, “Pray for one another that you may be healed.” I thought of a widow facing a funeral, a mother in law nursing a brother and a sister in a difficult situation. The song ended, the instructor blessed us and we started to leave. My mat was wet and I was almost embarrassed until I noticed others wiping their eyes.

Prayer is not limited to a place, time, method or set of words. Paul told the Thessalonians to “Pray with out ceasing.” That means even in exercise class.

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…”
Ephesians 6:18

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