“He joins and holds together the whole body with its ligaments providing the support needed so each part works to its proper design to form a healthy, growing, and mature body that builds itself up in love.” (Ephesians 4:16 VOICE)
Exercise builds muscle. The process of muscle growth is intricate. Resistance training leads to micro tears in muscle fibers. This damage activates a biochemical reaction that produces new cells which repair tissue and produce new muscle proteins. Muscle has to be broken down in order to be built up stronger.
All seasons of growth--whether physical, mental, social, or spiritual--come with pain, damage, exhaustion, and recovery. The fibers of our being get torn down, repaired, and strengthened. The process can be grueling. BUT God remains with us through it all. He nurtures us and heals us through the trauma. Even when we feel like we are falling apart, He holds us together. He provides us the needed support so that each part works to its proper design. He builds us up in love to be healthy, growing, and mature.
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