Una interrupción divina en el gimnasio revela un liderazgo con propósito

Yesterday at the gym, I had a moment—a divine interruption in the middle of kettlebells and cardio. I was partnered with a young woman, at least 30 years my junior, who hadn’t shown up to class in three weeks. She was overwhelmed, discouraged, and worn out—not just physically but mentally. Every other sentence out of her mouth was about what she couldn’t do, didn’t know, or didn’t understand. 

I wanted to stop everything and tell her what I knew. That about a year ago, I “bumped my head on a piece of cornbread”—as my grandmother used to say. In reality, I fell down a flight of stairs and the repercussions were real: physical pain, medical setbacks, and a season of tough recovery. There are still days I don’t feel like working out. Days I don’t feel like writing. Days I don’t feel like pushing through my responsibilities and purpose. But I do it anyway. Why? Because purpose requires participation. Progress requires consistency. Faith requires movement. 

But in that moment at the gym, there wasn’t time for a speech. I was spotting her as she strained to complete her reps. I simply said, “If you want it, you’ve got to do the work. You’ve got to show up—especially if there’s no real reason why you can’t.” 

That small truth isn’t just about fitness. It’s about life. It’s about faith. It’s about leadership. 

Faith in Motion: Don’t Just Feel—Move 

Romans 12:1-2 reminds us to “present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,” which is our reasonable act of worship. That means even when our emotions don’t align with our goals, our actions must. Feelings are valid, but they are not final. Feelings don’t finish the work—faith does. 

God honors movement. He breathes on action. He partners with what we put on the altar. 

Even in the most intense part of my workout, when 35 pounds dropped on my foot, I knew I had a choice: complain or continue. Thank God I wasn’t seriously hurt. And yes, I’ll be back in the gym today—not because I feel like it, but because I’ve committed to the work. 

God Doesn’t Work with Emptiness—He Works with Offering 

God is our defender. Our healer. Our champion. But even David had to step onto the battlefield. Even Joshua had to march. Even the woman with the issue of blood had to press through the crowd. 

God makes it look like we’re doing the fighting, but in truth, He fights for us. But we must enter the ring. 

No matter your industry, your season of life, or your title—you must show up. 

When you show up, God shows out. 

Reflection Questions 

Prayer 

Father, thank You for being my strength when I feel weak, and my guide when I feel lost. Help me show up for the life You’ve entrusted to me. Give me the courage to move beyond feelings and step into faith. Whether it's the gym, the boardroom, the classroom, or the prayer room—help me to get in the ring. I believe You will show out when I show up. Thank You for Your grace, Your Spirit, and Your strength that never runs dry. In Jesus' name, amen.