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Renewed Strength

Renewed Strength

Written by: Gorilla Intensity
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The fitness journey and the spiritual journey can be very similar. Renewed Strength is a weekly devotional geared toward fitness enthusiasts. Follow along as we train to grow stronger in both, together.Gorilla Intensity Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Eat Something

    Eat Something
    Apr 27 2026
    S3 Ep.12:Welcome back to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m glad you’re here.Today I'm going to remind you to do something simple, but very important — especially for those of us trying to improve our health and fitness.Eat something.It might sound obvious, but a lot of people trying to lose weight fall into the trap of thinking that eating less — or sometimes not eating at all — is the fastest path to results.But that approach doesn’t build strength. It leads to weakness.And interestingly enough, the same thing can happen in our spiritual lives.In the fitness world, you’ll sometimes see people skip meals because they think it will help them lose weight faster.They might be training hard, sweating, pushing their bodies — but they’re not fueling themselves properly.And eventually it shows.Energy crashes.Workouts suffer.Recovery slows down.Strength disappears.Your body can’t perform without nourishment.You can’t expect to train hard and grow stronger if you’re starving yourself.The body needs fuel.There’s a similar principle in our spiritual lives.In Acts 4:12, Peter boldly says:“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”Jesus isn’t just an optional part of life.He’s essential.And Jesus Himself reminds us of this in Matthew 4:4 when He says:“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”Just like the body needs food, the soul needs to be fed as well.Some people try to live spiritually the same way they try to diet physically — by starving themselves.They go days, weeks, sometimes longer without spending time in God’s Word.No prayer.No reflection.No spiritual nourishment.And then we wonder why we feel spiritually weak.Why our faith feels shaky.Why temptation feels stronger than our discipline.You wouldn’t expect your body to thrive without food.And your spirit can’t thrive without God’s Word.Jesus is the source of salvation.And His Word is the source of strength.So here’s a simple challenge for this week:Eat something.Not just physically — though that matters too, especially if you’re training and taking care of your body.But spiritually.Open the Bible.Spend a few minutes in prayer.Let God’s Word nourish your mind and strengthen your heart.Just like consistent meals fuel physical progress, consistent time with God fuels spiritual growth.Small, daily nourishment makes a big difference over time.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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    4 mins
  • Resurrection Power

    Resurrection Power
    Apr 6 2026
    S3 Ep.12:Welcome back, troop, to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m really glad you’re here.This week, as we celebrate Easter and remember the resurrection of Jesus, I want us to think about something powerful that the apostle Paul writes in Romans chapter 8.Paul reminds believers that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us. And if that’s true — and it is — then that power isn’t just something we celebrate once a year. It’s something that affects how we live every single day.Including how we fight temptation, how we build discipline, and how we take care of the bodies God has given us.If you’ve spent any time trying to improve your health, you know that the hardest battles usually aren’t in the gym.They’re in the kitchen.They’re on the couch when you don’t feel like training.They’re in the quiet moments when cravings hit or motivation disappears.That pull toward unhealthy food…That temptation to skip the workout…That voice that says, “Just start tomorrow.”Those moments can make us feel weak. Like we just don’t have enough willpower.But Easter reminds us of something important: our strength doesn’t come from willpower alone.Romans 8:11 says:“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you…And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of His Spirit who lives in you.” (Romans 8:11)Think about that for a moment.The same power that rolled the stone away.The same power that defeated death.The same power that raised Christ from the grave.Paul says that power now lives in believers.That means when we face temptation — whether it’s unhealthy habits, laziness, or choices that don’t honor God — we’re not fighting alone.We’re not relying only on discipline.We’re relying on resurrection power.The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to choose what is better instead of what is easier.To say no when cravings try to control us.To show up when we don’t feel like it.To take care of the body God gave us even when it requires sacrifice.Easter reminds us that the power that conquered death is still at work today — helping us live differently.Not perfectly.But faithfully.So this week, when you’re faced with one of those moments — when the unhealthy option feels easier, or when skipping the workout seems more comfortable — pause for a second.And remember:You’re not relying on willpower alone.The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you.Ask God for strength in that moment.Then take the next right step.Sometimes honoring God with your health looks like a big victory.Sometimes it just looks like making one better choice today.But every step of obedience builds strength.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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    5 mins
  • Transformation

    Transformation
    Mar 16 2026
    S3 Ep.11:Welcome back, troop, to another episode of Renewed Strength — where faith and fitness come together to help you grow stronger, inside and out. I’m glad you’re here today.This week, we’re spending time in Romans 12:1–2. It’s a passage many of us know, but when you really sit with it, it challenges almost every part of how we live — including how we take care of our bodies.Paul says to offer your body as a living sacrifice and not to be conformed to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind.And that has a lot to say about our health, our habits, and the choices we make every day.Think about how much influence there is around food and health right now.Fast food on every corner. Sugar packed into everything. Marketing that tells us we “deserve” whatever we crave. Diet culture swinging from one extreme to the other.The world’s pattern says: “If it tastes good, eat it.”“If it’s convenient, take it.”“If it makes you feel good now, it must be fine.”But training teaches us something different.In fitness, you learn pretty quickly that what feels good in the moment doesn’t always serve you long-term. Skipping workouts feels good… until your endurance drops. Eating whatever you want feels good… until your energy crashes. Avoiding discipline feels good… until you stop seeing results.Transformation always asks for intention.Paul doesn’t say, “Try harder to behave better.” He says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”In other words, the change starts inside before it ever shows up on the outside.Offering your body as a living sacrifice doesn’t mean punishing it. It means honoring it. It means recognizing that your body isn’t just for comfort — it’s for purpose.And when Paul says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world,” he’s reminding us that following God will often look different than following culture.Different priorities. Different standards. Different choices.Including what and how we consume.So when it comes to nutrition and wellness, this becomes less about rules and more about alignment.We’re not just asking: “Does this taste good?” We’re also asking: “Does this serve my body?” “Does this support the work God has called me to do?” “Is this helping me be alert, present, and strong?”The world often connects indulgence with happiness. But Scripture connects renewal with transformation.And that transformation doesn’t happen through extremes. It happens through daily, intentional choices.One meal at a time.One habit at a time.One renewed thought at a time.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction.This week, I want to challenge you to read Romans 12:1–2 again — slowly.And then ask yourself: Where might I be conforming instead of being transformed? Are my choices shaped more by convenience or by calling? What would it look like to honor God with my body in one small way today?Maybe that looks like: Drinking more water. Choosing whole foods more often. Being more mindful instead of reactive. Praying before you eat and remembering why you’re doing this in the first place.Let your health journey be an act of worship, not just self-improvement.Ways To Connect With Us:Facebook: facebook.com/renewedstrengthFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/renewedstrength Instagram: instagram.com/renewedstrengthMusic:Aestheticbeat from PixabyAshot Danielyan from PixabayIvan Ohanezov from Pixabay
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    5 mins
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