For years now, people around me have been sold on programs like Weight Watchers, or SlimFast, or buying the latest model BowFlex as soon as the infomercial put up the number. Then there was Billy Blanks and Tae-Bo, then ancient eastern dance fighting workouts and Krav Maga. One day a few weeks ago I was offering bread to a friend, who politely turned it down due to the strict diet regimen of P-90X. We all, whether in or outside of a diet/workout program, long for transformation. A transformation from something that is, into something better, more desirable, more efficient.
But let me tell you, there is no success to be had in the fitness realm if one's mind and heart are not strong enough to conquer the body.
A mind and heart that give direction and hold onto a vision and goal are necessary to achieve much of anything. That's why we have leaders, and boards and people in whom we place trust to steer us in the right direction, be it in a business, church or educational setting.
This is part of the reason Paul states that Christ is the head of the church in Col. 1:18. Christ is the example to follow, the vision caster, the one who lived it first so that we may follow. Christ therefore is the transforming agent who can take people as individuals or communally and change them into something that gives great hope and healing to the world.
How might Christ be changing or challenging you or your family?
Can we trust His vision and direction?
Meditation: Psalm 31
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Agreed. Every time I see those infomercials on TV, I think, "These people don't need an electronic belt that automatically gives you a six pack, and they don't need the latest workout equipment that Chuck Norris is endorsing...they need Jesus!"
ReplyDeleteA couple years ago, I would have thought that was cliche to say, but I've seen the powerful ways that Jesus changes people (including me). And it's good.
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