YHC always enjoys time at The Hollow. A great group of men and good mumblechatter is always on tap. The plan was to do a 5k during BC with a stop every 1/4 mile to do some reps. YHC figured that we could all use a little more work before the P200 next week. NEXT WEEK. However, the plan was changed to not leave the FNG behind. Below is what went down.
6 for SL
Conditions Cold, 32,
1 minute warning
Disclaimer
Prayer
COP
SSH x 25 IC
Burpee x 25 IC
The Merkin Mile
Run 1 mile, stop every 1/4 mile and perform 25 merkins.
After the 3rd set, we had to backtrack to find our FNG and the sweeper. Merlot was spilled. YHC decided to modify the rest of the w/o. We did stop at the 1 mile mark and get the last 25 merkins.
Mosey back around school to a curb.
Line up on the Curb for Elevens. This is always a crowd pleaser.
Bear Crawl to opposite curb and do 10 Incline Merkins;
Crawl Bear back and do 1 Decline Merkin.
Rinse and Repeat until 1 Incline and 10 Derkins.
Merlot was spilled again.
Mosey to the courtyard for more Elevens.
Line up on sidewalk, lunge to opposite sidewalk, sprint back.
10 BBSU and 1Squat. RaR ti1 1 BBSU and 10 Squats
Mosey back to the flag for BOM
Countarama
Namarama
FNG>> Zack Spence>> Spartan racer>Nephron >Chunks>Spew>Placebo
Tclaps for the guys this morning not leaving the FNG behind. Several different men stepped in to make sure he was not left behind.
Announcements:
P200 next week
March 31, The Mission, 8:30, Finley Park, Be there
F3 Mentors, Get with KenDoll
Devo:
RESPONDING TO CONFLICT
By: Charles Stanley
Forgiveness
21 Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus *said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven [a]may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24 When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him [b]ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25 But since he [c]did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made. 26 So the slave fell to the groundand prostrated himself before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.’ 27 And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the [d]debt. 28 But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred [e]denarii; and he seized him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow slave fell to the ground and began to plead with him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you.’ 30 But he was unwilling [f]and went and threw him in prison until he should pay back what was owed. 31 So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened. 32 Then summoning him, his lord *said to him, ‘You wicked slave, I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me.33 Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?’ 34 And his lord, moved with anger, handed him over to the torturers until he should repay all that was owed him. 35 My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from [g]your heart.”
Conflict is a part of life. It may originate from misunderstandings, a difference of opinion, or deep convictions. But that discord often stems from envy, pride, or hunger for power.
We can’t control another person’s response to conflict; we’re accountable only for how we handle it. Many people naturally have unhealthy reactions to disagreement. Some repress any discomfort, ignoring the issue or pretending it doesn’t exist. Others place blame while defending themselves.
These negative responses often indicate one of three underlying scenarios. First, past hurt can leave a person emotionally insecure and unable to handle criticism. Second, perfectionists set such high benchmarks that they can never live up to their own standards—then it’s hard to acknowledge mistakes. Finally, pride makes it hard for some people to admit when they’re wrong or to ask forgiveness.
Unless we respond correctly to conflict, we limit our potential to grow, because we aren’t learning what the Lord is teaching. Also, we develop an unforgiving spirit, which leads to bitterness and resentment. Eventually, such an attitude can destroy relationships.
There is a better way to handle conflict, modeled by our Savior. Luke 23:34reveals how Jesus responded when He was wrongly accused, unfairly judged, and crucified despite His innocence. Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
How do you deal with accusations and criticism? Forgiveness is the only response that will keep you from becoming a victim of bitterness.