4/8/2013

The Lord is awesome. 

I just finished a great leg workout. I did a pyramid squat workout with my roommate and now my legs are spent. It was such a great workout! I plan on continuing my workout tomorrow morning. This may seem strange for those reading this but, when I feel the "burn" when working out I try to imagine the pain Jesus felt when he was on the cross. I convince myself that the pain that I feel now is nothing compared to what Jesus felt so I tell myself "you can go further!" This doesn't only happen when I am working out, but also in my daily life I fight on with the knowledge that Jesus had suffered so much more than I. Also, that I should not complain with the opportunities the Lord provides me with. Most of the time I feel like a opportunity is too challenging. However, sometimes I feel as though I am too qualified and that I deserve to do something greater. But I need that reminder that the Lord has gone before me to give me life. 

Luke 9:22

And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life."

Press on! Jesus has suffered for US! 

Faith, Love, Peace

4/4/2013

I felt extremely bleak and tired this morning as a I was working out. I am sore from my previous workout two days ago still... Anyhow, I am so blessed to be on this earth praising the Lord. I had a weak moment this morning but, the Lord has come into my heart and I am ready to take on the world. I writing this post with a huge smile on my face. God, is a wrathful judge, friend, but most importantly LOVE! For those who are reading this post that feel down or weak...God is with you. The walls are coming down and you have been set free, the chains are broken.

For the people reading...

"Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you."
1 Samuel 12:24

4/3/2013 

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

This blog post will be a combination of two days meditating on Isaiah 41: 9-14. I finished a great cardio workout last night and after I showered I started to look for verses to help me stay motivated to stay strong during my workouts but ultimately with my walk with Christ. I had a hard time finding a verse on my own so, I went on the web to look for some bible verses that would help me. Then I found Isaiah 41:10. I read this and I felt so weak. You may be asking "Why would you feel weak on a verse that tells you that the God will uphold you?". I felt so weak because, I came to the realization that when time do get truly difficult for me I turn to the world and my own strength. It is such a simple lesson that I am sure most of us forget in this sinful world. Also, in verse 11 it states that "those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish". My interpretation of this is that if we walk with the Lord whole heartily  we will not be afraid of any thing or one that opposes us because we know that we have the God of the universe on our side. 

I just finished my morning workout and beside looking for a new verse or book to read. I felt as though I needed to meditate on Isaiah 41:9-14 again. I feel so encouraged right now, and I want to capitalize on every opportunity God will provide for me. 

I hope and pray for whoever reads this will be encouraged as well. 

In His Love

4/2/2013

Lately, my workouts and my devotionals have been off and on the past couple days. However, I have been seeing so much of God's grace in my daily life. This past Easter Sunday was the first Easter Sunday away from my home church. I can't say that I was saddened by the fact that I was not home because, during the Sunday service and just chatting with fellow believers after the service I just found joy. The joy of the lord conquering death started my day and it just carried on throughout my day meditating, talking, and even just observing God's creations. 

Today I did a pyramid chest workout with a friend of mine. We started with the bench press then went on to doing incline fly s  and lastly ended with a lot of push ups. It was a great way to get the blood pumping and also to clear my mind from the worries of the world for a bit. This may sound strange, but when I workout and start to feel the pain on the last rep or two, I always think about the pain Jesus must of felt and I tell myself "this pain is nothing compared to what Jesus had experienced", and somehow that motivates me to work harder. 

I don't have a specific verse I want to share today. However, I do want to share a reminder that God had reviled to me again. It is the reminder that we should give our best effort when God presents us with a opportunity  Even though you may think that you are not capable or believe you can do more advanced things, the Lord has put you in that certain situation for a reason. As slaves to the Lord we should respond with our best foot forward  In my case, I am a student and I believe God has given me this time to prepare myself not only mentally but physically and spiritually as well. I am learning how to be more responsible as a adult and more importantly I am learning how to be a man in the Lord's eyes. 

God Bless

*I will try more often to post updates

3/19/2013

God is good.

For my workout today I had a short run then did a biceps routine. Today was a rest day for me. Tomorrow I will be working on legs. Legs workout consisting of squats, lunges, burpies, and front squats.

Today the Lord had defiantly provided. I had been worried about my financial situation lately. I do not like asking my parents for money so I was struggling to find jobs and be more resourceful with what I currently have. I had a interview today for a teaching job at a 3 day English camp. The pay was pretty generous for just 3 days. I went to the interview and nailed it, they told me I had gotten the job. I was so thankful. Fallowing that I had a little dispute with my mother, however it did end in a constructive matter, leaving us both motivated to better our relationship and our lives. Fallowing these two events I got a call about a craigslist post I had put up to sell my motorcycle. The buyer told me he would be willing to meet tonight and pay in cash. I ended up selling my motorcycle. It was a bitter sweet moment, but I was once again thankful that the Lord had so clearly answered my prayers. Today was a day of thanksgiving.
For the Lord provides. But you must first open your heart.

Much love.

3/18/2013

I just finished running 5km and I feel great. I feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. I know from past experience that exercising does not only help me physically but mentally, it keeps me calm, confident, and thankful.

As I read Joel today, I got the feeling of guilt and shame. The book describe huge swarms of locust eating up all of the plants and crops. Joel warns Israel with strong and assertive words. He does not sugar coat anything he says. By understanding the power and might of God above Joel says thing like, "Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! Wail, all you drinkers of wine." After reading how Joel warns the people. I started to imagine someone doing the equivalent in our current time. People must have thought this guy was out of his mind. I think in our culture today, we have twisted Christianity into a accessories in our lives. Where we only turn to Christ when it is convenient in our daily schedule. This read was a great reminder of how great the Lord is and how I must respond to the Lords call. Society is gearing toward a catering lifestyle, with new machines and services that make tasks easier for individuals. I am reminded that there is no shortcut in my daily walk with Christ. I must be persistent and obedient to his work and calling.

Hello! my name is Sam and this blog is about my daily walk with Christ and being physically active. I decided to make this not only for those reading this blog to be encouraged, but so that this blog may help me be more persistent in my walk with Christ and working out. Please note that I am not a "pastor" however, I believe the spirit that lives within me will guide me.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.