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Yoga in the Gym: Faith Danger or Just Exercise

  I Thought You Loved Me… As I sat outside my local YMCA gym about to go to yet another yoga class, I excitedly grabbed my yoga bag which contained my essentials for class- a mat, a towel, and a bottle of water. I was so happy to have finally started my fitness routine again. While gathering my things I clearly heard a voice say, “I thought you loved me”.  Without hesitation I said audibly, “Lord you know I love you”. Anyone watching me probably would have thought I was on the phone with someone.  I felt shocked, hurt, and a little convicted.  My thoughts begin to drift towards Jesus' disciple Peter and the conversation Jesus had with him. In John 21 verses 15-17 Jesus asks Peter do you love me three separate times and each time Peter says Yes Lord You know that I love you.  Each time Peter answered, Jesus said feed my sheep. For a long moment I was lost in thought, meditating on their conversation like a friend had just confronted me with feelings of being lef...