Spiritual Workout Plan – Cornerstone Church

The Spiritual
Workout Plan

READ. MEMORIZE. ACCOUNTABILITY. TRUTH.

Let’s move beyond shallow faith as a church family and develop spiritual disciplines that will deepen our relationship with God and grow our strength for every season of life.

How it Works

READ

Commit to a Bible reading plan that fits your pace. Choose one New Testament plan and add the Old Testament plan if/when you’re ready.

NT in 1 year: 1 chapter/day, 5 days/week
NT in 4 months: 3 chapters/day, 5 days/week
OT in 2 years: 2 chapters/day, 5 days/week

MEMORIZE

Commit to memorize one verse of scripture each week. This Fall, we’re memorizing core verses in a critical chapter; Romans 8. To help, try reading the verse out loud 10 times, wear our memory wristbands, write it on a notecard, or set it as your phone lock screen.

Accountability

Meet weekly with a small group of friends and keep each other accountable by asking honest questions.

TRUTH

In a world full of false teaching and meaningless distraction, use our recommended resources to replace distraction and fill your mind with truth.

Text WORKOUT to (515) 329-3343 for reminders and resources.

A Word of Encouragement

Don’t stress over the GAP between your goal and your actual progress.

Focus on the GAIN between where you once were and where you are now.

Bible Reading

RENEW YOUR MIND

Pro Tips

Prep and review with BibleProject videos. Watch the video for each New Testament and Old Testament book before and after reading to anchor the story.
Don’t just read the Bible—receive it. Read your passage each morning without taking notes. Let it shape you before you analyze it.
Use a Study Bible. The CSB or ESV Study Bible adds helpful notes, context, and clarity. It’s like walking through Scripture with a guide by your side.

Memorization

Pro Tips

Say the verses out loud every day. Read it out loud and say it out loud 10 times, then review all past verses once.
Use memory tools. Write the first letter of each word on a notecard or get the wristband pack to carry the weekly verse with you.
Put Scripture where you’ll see it. Set your memory verse as your phone lock screen or stick it on your bathroom mirror. Text “WORKOUT” to 515-329-3343 to receive weekly lock screens!

BIBLE MEMORY WRISTBANDS

How it works: Each Bible Memory Project™ wristband is inscribed with the first letter of each word in the memory verse.
- The Verse: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1 (CSB)
- The Acronym: T , T I N N C F T I C J . ROMANS 8:1
We will sell packs of all 18 wristbands for $5 on Sunday, August 31 in the foyer.
- Sizes: Two sizes will be available: Medium for kids and most female adults, and Large for most male adults.

Accountability

"Confess your sins one to another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed." James 5:16

Pro Tips

Call each other to the light. Confess temptation and sin in community—it brings healing, not shame.
Be honest in accountability. Don’t give surface answers. Be fast, full, and free in confession.
Go over the questions twice. In the first round, ask each question and give a brief 1-2 sentence answer without elaborating. Take ownership before giving an explanation. Then, return to any areas that need more attention, taking time to unpack any confession or temptation that came up—this is where healing and growth really begin.

Weekly Questions

Spiritual disciplines: Did you complete your Spiritual Workout Plan reading and memory this week?
Sin & temptation: What sin or temptation do you need to bring into the light?
Celebration & stress: What joy can we celebrate? What stress or burden do you need help carrying?
Relationship health: Is there any brokenness in your core relationships that needs to be healed?
Goals: What sin do you want to kill or area of godliness you want to grow?
Integrity check: Have you been completely honest?

Truth

Grow in Knowledge and Wisdom

Pro Tips

Read theology in addition to Scripture. The books and podcasts below can deepen your understanding and anchor your day in truth.
Filter what you consume. Trade the worldly noise for truth. Listening to the podcasts below can help you see and savor Jesus more clearly.