Train-Hard Spirituality is characterized by the word yield . It understands that it is God s will and initiative to take a person on in the faith, in their personal growth and maturity. Train-Hard Spirituality is effortless spirituality. Rather, it is effortless like a fit surfer paddling into a wave or, in keeping with the recent Sydney Olympics, Ian Thorpe powering through the pool or Cathy Freeman running the 400m. The training that went on in the background, the yielding to their goal, allows them to look graceful and effortless in the actual event.
Effortless spirituality is attractive.
It has a fluid and organic view of life and faith. It recognizes the big moves of God, but doesn t limit him to them, and holds a keen eye for appreciating and encountering God in the small things. Grace, we must learn, is opposed to earning not to effort. Spiritual disciplines are not try-hard, they are a means of training, of yielding to God and where he wants to take us. That means obeying his word, and being committed to growing in understanding and experience of God.