Location: Meadowfield Middle School
Weather: 74 degrees, Humidity 98%
Recap: Welcome to the boneyard workout. 14 Pax completed 8 exercises with a Block carrying for 65 yards in between each bucket.
Prayer requests- Haiti victims, F3 wife with MRI, Hurricaine Victims, F3 men and their issues.
Devotion: The Death of Self
Jesus Christ was obedient to the point of death (Phil. 2:8). While some Christians may be called upon to give up their life for the glory of God, most believers won’t face martyrdom. The death required of us, however, is no less real. We die to self.
Human beings are an independent lot. We want things our way, in our time, and on our terms. But Jesus said that anyone who wants to be His follower must deny him- or herself (Matt. 16:24). Of course, that covers obvious issues like sinful habits and evil thoughts. But it also means that in some instances we must decline good things because they come at the wrong time or don’t fit God’s plan.
To an outside observer, the Christian’s commitment to obey must seem strange, especially when hands emptied by self-denial take up a cross instead (v. 24). Sometimes following the Lord involves suffering. What bystanders can’t see or experience is the deep satisfaction believers gain from doing what is right. Jesus once said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work” (John 4:34). As food is to the body, so obedience is to the soul and spirit. Working for God nourishes, energizes, strengthens, and enlightens—bringing us even more satisfaction than do those things we typically think of as pleasures.
Even when self-denial hurts, obeying God brings joy. Believers who prioritize submission to Him will know what I mean. Contentment is found in drawing close to the Lord, sensing His approval, and looking forward to hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matt. 25:21 NIV).
COT
Disclaimer: No professionals here, so modify if you have to, do not injure yourself.
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Begin Workout:
Today’s workout will feature a warm-up, bone scatter challenge, and wrap up. Exercise to begin in parking lot.
Ssh X25
TttX25
Emperial walkersX20
LbacX 25 reverse X25
Overhead claps 25
The Thang
Start at end line
30 merkins
Carry 2 blocks for 65 yards
30 bbsu
Carry one block for 65 yards above head
30 LBCs
30 overhead presses
30 tricep extensions
Carry one block for 65 yards above head
30 Squats with block
30 Flutter Kicks (4-count)
Carry 2 block back for 65 yards
30 curls
Rinse and repeat by adding subtracting one from each rep.