Dear Lord, I stretch my hands above my head

Inhaling breaths of life

Thanking you for delivering me

From all my stress and strife

You’ve rescued me from certain death

And saved my soul from sin

As I exhale, I release

All negativity within

I sway my arms from side to side

Giving honor and praise to you

For when times get rough and rugged

You always bring me through

Though sometimes my breath is labored

I still lunge towards the goal

I’ve learned that I must pace myself

It’s healthy for my soul

I bow my head and bend my back

As I reach for my toes

Saying prayers and asking mercy

I need delivery from my woes

I used to squat in hiding

Did crunches from all the pain

I could not believe just how much

Weight of the world I had gained

I curl my arms as I receive

My blessings from above

I feel my heart rate increase

As I recognize your love

And sometimes Lord, the race gets tough

But I still sprint to the finish line

For you said that when I get there

Victory will be mine

So I’ll crunch and run and squat and lunge

I’ll stretch and curl and spin

I’m readying myself for the battle

And with your help I’ll win

Father God, I stretch my arms to you

And inhale a breath of life

For as long as I keep this routine

I know I’ll win the prize, Amen.

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