By Jermaine Streeter
Every Lift Has a Purpose
Iron doesn’t lie. It weighs what it weighs, today, tomorrow, always. When life stacks plates you never asked for, you learn what holds. In that quiet corner of the gym, I bowed my head, and Christ put a hand on my shoulder. Not a vision of escape, but a call to endure with purpose.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
— Romans 8:28
Why the Weight Room?
- Load reveals truth: pressure exposes cracks and builds character.
- Form matters: sloppy under weight is costly, so is life without discipline.
- Progress is data: reps, rest, recovery, measured, not guessed.
Faith is the same. God isn’t guessing with your life; He’s shaping you with wise periodization: resistance, recovery, repeat.
What God Builds Under Load
He strips us to the studs, rewires the mind, clears the lines, and expands capacity. The point isn’t comfort, it’s Christlikeness. The rep scheme is perseverance.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28
A Short Prayer at the Bench
Lord, meet me under the bar. Steady my breath, sharpen my form, and fix my eyes on You. Build endurance that outlives the moment and a strength that serves Your people. Amen.
We can use this and put it to reality; here is how.
- Name the load: What’s the heaviest plate on your heart right now?
- Set the form: One habit you’ll tighten this week (sleep, Scripture, speech).
- Log the reps: Track prayer, training, and one act of service for 14 days.
If you’re local and want a brotherhood that trains the body and the soul, reach out to JsSportsTraining25@gmail.com I would love to hear from you.
