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title: "14 Spiritual Exercise Quotes by 14 authors"
description: "Browse 14 Spiritual Exercise quotes by 14 authors. Discover the best Spiritual Exercise sayings and thoughts."
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> [Dancing is a spiritual exercise in a physical form.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/merce-cunningham/dancing-is-a-spiritual-exercise-in-a-physical-form/)

[Merce Cunningham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/merce-cunningham/)

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> [Writing was a spiritual exercise for my father, the only thing he really believed in.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/writing-was-a-spiritual-exercise-for-my-father-the-only-thing-he/)

[Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/)

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> [I like music that is able to stir my soul. My music is a spiritual exercise](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/a-r-rahman/i-like-music-that-is-able-to-stir-my-soul-my-music-is-a-spiritual/)

[A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-r-rahman/)

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> [Spiritual 'exercise' keeps your mind in shape the way physical exercise keeps your body in shape.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marianne-williamson/spiritual-exercise-keeps-your-mind-in-shape-the-way-physical-exercise/)

[Marianne Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marianne-williamson/)

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> [Prayer is spiritual exercise and every act of prayer stretches the soul.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-dillet-freeman/prayer-is-spiritual-exercise-and-every-act-of-prayer-stretches-the/)

[James Dillet Freeman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-dillet-freeman/)

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> [“Fasting is a spiritual exercise that engenders the development of strong willpower and the spirit of regimentation. It”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/virender-kapoor/fasting-is-a-spiritual-exercise-that-engenders-the-development-of/)

[Virender Kapoor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/virender-kapoor/)

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> [“To listen with an open heart and ask questions to better help us understand the other person is a spiritual exercise, in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harriet-lerner/to-listen-with-an-open-heart-and-ask-questions-to-better-help-us/)

[Harriet Lerner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harriet-lerner/)

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> [Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bible/physical-exercise-has-some-value-but-spiritual-exercise-is-valuable/)

[Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb7/bible-141_exercise_physical-exercise-has-some-value-but-spi_238087.jpg)

> [Seeing' as you travel is somewhat of a spiritual exercise: a process not of seeking interesting surroundings, but of being continually interested…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rolf-potts/seeing-as-you-travel-is-somewhat-of-a-spiritual-exercise-a-process/)

[Rolf Potts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rolf-potts/)

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> [Gardening can become a spiritual exercise, teaching us discernment as we eliminate the weeds from our lives, giving what we value room…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/diane-dreher/gardening-can-become-a-spiritual-exercise-teaching-us-discernment-as/)

[Diane Dreher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/diane-dreher/)

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> [“Meditation is the language of the soul. It is defined as 'a form of private devotion, or spiritual exercise, consisting in deep,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/patricia-t-holland/meditation-is-the-language-of-the-soul-it-is-defined-as-a-form-of/)

[Patricia T. Holland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/patricia-t-holland/)

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> [In many ways spiritual exercise is like physical exercise. If you stop exercising physically, your body may not show the results of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-george/in-many-ways-spiritual-exercise-is-like-physical-exercise-if-you-stop/)

[Jim George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-george/)

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> [“Fasting is a spiritual exercise whose purpose is to subject the body to the liberating yoke of Jesus. As Wendell Berry puts…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rod-dreher/fasting-is-a-spiritual-exercise-whose-purpose-is-to-subject-the-body/)

[Rod Dreher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rod-dreher/)

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> [“Come close to God and He will come close to you. (JAMES 4:8) Not everyone is willing to pay the price required…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joyce-meyer/come-close-to-god-and-he-will-come-close-to-you-james-4-8-not/)

[Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joyce-meyer/)

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                        "text": "“Come close to God and He will come close to you. (JAMES 4:8) Not everyone is willing to pay the price required to be close to God. Not everyone is willing to simply take the time required or make the investments needed for spiritual growth. God doesn’t ask for all of our time. He certainly wants us to do things we don’t consider “spiritual.” He designed us with bodies, souls (minds, wills, and emotions), and spirits, and He expects us to take care of all these areas. Exercising our bodies and caring for our souls takes time and effort. Our emotions need to be ministered to; we need to have fun and be entertained, and we need to enjoy being with other people. Our minds need to grow and be renewed daily. In addition, we have a spiritual nature that needs attention. To stay balanced and healthy, we must take time to take care of our entire being. I believe the whole issue of intimacy with God is a matter of time. We say we don’t have time to seek God, but the truth is that we take time to do the things that are most important to us. Even though we all have to fight distractions every day, if knowing God and hearing from Him is important to us then we will find time to do it. Don’t try to work God into your schedule, but instead work your schedule around time with Him. Getting to know God is a long-term investment, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t get instant results. Be determined to honor Him with your time and you will reap the benefits. GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY: Just like physical exercise, spiritual exercise needs to be done regularly. You’re sure to see the results.”",
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