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One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Being a child of the 80s, one of my favorite bands was Triumph. They had a song called "Fight The Good Fight."

It sums up the meaning of this passage.

Here are the lyrics:

Days grew shorter and the nights are getting long
Feels like we're running out of time
Every day it seems much harder to tell right from wrong
You've got to read between the lines

Don't get discouraged, don't be afraid
You can make it through another day
Make it worth the price we pay

The Good Book says it's better to give than to recieve
I do my best to do my part
Nothing in my pockets and there's nothing up my sleeves
I keep my magic in my heart

Keep up your spirit. Keep up your faith, baby
I am counting on you
You know what you've got to do

Fight the good fight every moment
Every minute every day
Fight the good fight every moment
It's your only way

When I hear this song it reminds that there are good fights worth fighting. No I am not talking about arguing with people on social media.

Here are some examples of what I would consider "good fights."



• Being a good husband to my wife, making her feel loved and cherished while growing closer as we grow older.
• Raising my kids to be responsible and productive adults.
• Providing for my family financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Being a difference maker and pouring into other people.
• Supporting the ministries and causes I believe in.
• Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting and lost world

Yes these are fights worth fighting. But in order to fight these fights, I have to be in shape physically because these fights will take energy and stamina. If my health goes south, I will be on my heels trying to deal with my limitations instead of fighting the good fights.

I think of my friend Paul who left his successful real estate career to do full time missionary work. Even though his heart and mind are sold out to serve God, he is not taking care of his body and is at least 100 pounds overweight. I warned him that his work will come to a "screeching halt" if he has a heart attack or gets diabetes from his poor lifestyle habits.

Too many people are like Paul wanting to do big things but limited by their health. Just today a woman came in and said she has zero stamina to get through her days. If you have no energy, who will you be able to fight those "good fights" worth fighting?

You see, when you exercise your body produces more mitochondria. Thsee are "energy factories" in your cells. Exercise also releases important neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins that help you mentally focus and make you feel motivated.

When your nutrition is dialed in, your blood sugar stabilizes keeping your energy levels stable and helping your brain work better. Also 80% of your weight loss comes from your nutrition. Extra weight wears your body down.

The bottom line is - a solid exercise and nutrition plan equip you much better to fight those good fights worth fighting.

What "good fights" are you losing, ?

Hit the blue button below and let's talk. A good SUCCESS SESSION will help us identify exactly what needs to happen for you to get in the shape you need to WIN the "good fights" in life.

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