This Blog
This is my six post. I am really enjoying writing about all this. This current blog is only my testing grounds though. I have plans to make my own website and make this not so much a diary type blog, but more of a help others to help your self christian website. I plan to have pages split up, and focused just on certain tasks and thoughts. Like one for only the push-ups(physical needs). One for over coming sin and so on(spiritual, emotional, and mental needs).
I plan to slowly start to share this site others to get my friends feedback. If you are just joining me, you may want to start at the first post and go backwards.
Push-ups
This is an off day for push-up's again. My shoulder's were sore this morning. I still don't see how I'm going to do 100 push-up's in 6 weeks. My mind can not fathom this goal I have taken on. I am confident I will succeed though. But, what if I don't reach my goal? Am I a failure? No. I will just now know my limits. Should I give up? No. We never grow by giving up. What if I succeed? Wow, wouldn't that be amazing? I would have a story to tell then.
Most of us, me included, when we see something that looks hard, like working out or fasting for days. We tend to see at as impossible. What makes it impossible though. Other people do it. It is only in our minds. Our minds limit us. Those other people just have the willpower and resolve that I have not reached yet. You have to work-out your self discipline as well. Other things can limit us on how we approach it as well. I am not saying we can all approach the same task the same way. I may have to work a little longer at lifting 400lbs than someone that can already lift 350lbs. What gives other people the ability to fast for days, that prevents you or me from doing it? Nothing except for ourselves. I refuse to limit myself anymore. Jesus has died for me to have victory over everything. 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ." Thank you God! Let us not be angry with a fast, or workout. We can overcome anything with Jesus help and succeed.
I plan to do another challenge maybe after this one has gone 3-4 weeks in or after 6 weeks. I will get back to you on this around 3-4 weeks in. My needs physical challenge will be running. I have found a website to teach you to run a 5K (about 3 miles). Here is the link if you would like to look it over ahead of time. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Discipline
Push-up's
No real update here. I am still going strong and hopefully growing strong. Working out has to be one of the best ways to build patience. I keep wanting to see results now.
Diet
I have not really changed my diet, with the exception of this morning. I have started drinking water on a more consistent basis. Sometimes I miss my caffeine addiction. I know it will pass, just like when I quit smoking. I am still drinking the Mona Vie juice stuff too. Last night Stacey made some carrot apple juice. I believe it may have other stuff in it, I didn't ask. I drank two cups of that this morning and had a piece of toast.
Staying Focused
My self-discipline needs improvement. This week during the days I have been so motivated to get things done. I have been running the soundboard at church till 9pm though, and I by the time I get home I want to visit with my family so much I neglect the things I probably shouldn't. I also have a lot going on at work at the moment, I will now have to start studying to become a licensed insurance agent. Blah. Doing all this will limit my time, and will be discouraging to me since it is not something I desire to do in the first place.
Bible Study
I finished reading Exodus. I am currently reading Leviticus. I am enjoying reading this book a little more than Exodus. Exodus was so dry. I'm sure there is a reason I need to know the dimension’s of the tabernacle and the color's and such. It just did not make for a good read and the spirit was not opening my eyes to what I needed to see there at this time. Which I am fine with. Leviticus though, it is so similar to Exodus, yet so different. It was refreshing to me to read after Exodus. I know sin offerings are not all that exciting, but when you relate them to being Jesus, just trying to understand why each one is the animal it is, what they do with them and where they take them in the sanctuary. It makes it all the more interesting to me. I'm only on Leviticus 5 so far though. I know the health laws are coming up so it may slow back down.
Thanksgiving
I bring this up because of the holiday, but I am not going to talk about the holiday itself. What are you thankful for? How often do you tell someone you are thankful for them? How often do you tell the Lord you are thankful?
My thanksgivings
Disclaimer: I could probably write volumes on what I am thankful for, for each person. I am trying to not make this to long though.
1) My wife. I am thankful for all the encouragement she gives me. I am thankful for her thoughtfulness for our family as a whole. She goes to school to make improve our quality of life. She always wants the best for us. I wish I was half the person she is or even half the person she needs/deserves.
2) My son. I am thankful he try’s hard at school. He can be a hardheaded young man sometimes. Other times he is the sweetest person the world has ever known.
3) My brother and his family. I am so thankful for my brother and his family. I know I wouldn't even be following God if it wasn't for the Spirit. They are the ones that prayed for me and let the spirit have power in my life.
4) My cousin Jason. He took me in, when I needed help the most. When I was at my lowest he picked me up.
5) Pastor Bill. For all the hard work he does for my church. He has more self discipline/motivation than anyone I know.
6) My reader's and this blog. Your feedback and encouragement have lifted me up. It Inspirer’s me.
7) Ontarian. I am thankful for his dedication to Christ, winning souls, and working for the Lord. I am discouraged by most people in my denomination. They are lazy. Ontarian is not. He is a good example for us all.
8) Lisa. I am thankful for all that she does. If you want to learn the meaning of service, look at her. She never stops. She makes meals for my wife’s small group. She serves her fellow military vets. She makes birthday cakes for everyone at church. She is one of my best friends, very easy to talk too.
9) Pastor Luis and his wife Debbie. Luis is one of the most humble people I know. He puts me in a frame of mind at church that brings me humbly before the Lord. His reverence and humility are something I long to have. Debbie is bubbly, full of love, bringing a smile to all who talk with her.
10) The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And saving the best for last. I am thankful for the Holy Spirit that led me to my Savior. I am thankful for my Savior that died, that I might see my Father that created me. I am thankful that my Father created me. I am thankful to help bring other of his creations closer to him. I am thankful for prayer and the power he has put in it. Being able to pray for repentance, for bringing the Spirit and angels into people’s lives and removing Satan and his demons from people’s lives.
These are just a few of the blessings in my life. I am so abundantly blessed. I have thanked God before. But doing this here and now, wow. I am taken back by this. There are some many things and people I could have included here. Thinking about all that I have left out is humbling. The Lord is Good.
Your brother in Christ, Eric
No real update here. I am still going strong and hopefully growing strong. Working out has to be one of the best ways to build patience. I keep wanting to see results now.
Diet
I have not really changed my diet, with the exception of this morning. I have started drinking water on a more consistent basis. Sometimes I miss my caffeine addiction. I know it will pass, just like when I quit smoking. I am still drinking the Mona Vie juice stuff too. Last night Stacey made some carrot apple juice. I believe it may have other stuff in it, I didn't ask. I drank two cups of that this morning and had a piece of toast.
Staying Focused
My self-discipline needs improvement. This week during the days I have been so motivated to get things done. I have been running the soundboard at church till 9pm though, and I by the time I get home I want to visit with my family so much I neglect the things I probably shouldn't. I also have a lot going on at work at the moment, I will now have to start studying to become a licensed insurance agent. Blah. Doing all this will limit my time, and will be discouraging to me since it is not something I desire to do in the first place.
Bible Study
I finished reading Exodus. I am currently reading Leviticus. I am enjoying reading this book a little more than Exodus. Exodus was so dry. I'm sure there is a reason I need to know the dimension’s of the tabernacle and the color's and such. It just did not make for a good read and the spirit was not opening my eyes to what I needed to see there at this time. Which I am fine with. Leviticus though, it is so similar to Exodus, yet so different. It was refreshing to me to read after Exodus. I know sin offerings are not all that exciting, but when you relate them to being Jesus, just trying to understand why each one is the animal it is, what they do with them and where they take them in the sanctuary. It makes it all the more interesting to me. I'm only on Leviticus 5 so far though. I know the health laws are coming up so it may slow back down.
Thanksgiving
I bring this up because of the holiday, but I am not going to talk about the holiday itself. What are you thankful for? How often do you tell someone you are thankful for them? How often do you tell the Lord you are thankful?
My thanksgivings
Disclaimer: I could probably write volumes on what I am thankful for, for each person. I am trying to not make this to long though.
1) My wife. I am thankful for all the encouragement she gives me. I am thankful for her thoughtfulness for our family as a whole. She goes to school to make improve our quality of life. She always wants the best for us. I wish I was half the person she is or even half the person she needs/deserves.
2) My son. I am thankful he try’s hard at school. He can be a hardheaded young man sometimes. Other times he is the sweetest person the world has ever known.
3) My brother and his family. I am so thankful for my brother and his family. I know I wouldn't even be following God if it wasn't for the Spirit. They are the ones that prayed for me and let the spirit have power in my life.
4) My cousin Jason. He took me in, when I needed help the most. When I was at my lowest he picked me up.
5) Pastor Bill. For all the hard work he does for my church. He has more self discipline/motivation than anyone I know.
6) My reader's and this blog. Your feedback and encouragement have lifted me up. It Inspirer’s me.
7) Ontarian. I am thankful for his dedication to Christ, winning souls, and working for the Lord. I am discouraged by most people in my denomination. They are lazy. Ontarian is not. He is a good example for us all.
8) Lisa. I am thankful for all that she does. If you want to learn the meaning of service, look at her. She never stops. She makes meals for my wife’s small group. She serves her fellow military vets. She makes birthday cakes for everyone at church. She is one of my best friends, very easy to talk too.
9) Pastor Luis and his wife Debbie. Luis is one of the most humble people I know. He puts me in a frame of mind at church that brings me humbly before the Lord. His reverence and humility are something I long to have. Debbie is bubbly, full of love, bringing a smile to all who talk with her.
10) The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And saving the best for last. I am thankful for the Holy Spirit that led me to my Savior. I am thankful for my Savior that died, that I might see my Father that created me. I am thankful that my Father created me. I am thankful to help bring other of his creations closer to him. I am thankful for prayer and the power he has put in it. Being able to pray for repentance, for bringing the Spirit and angels into people’s lives and removing Satan and his demons from people’s lives.
These are just a few of the blessings in my life. I am so abundantly blessed. I have thanked God before. But doing this here and now, wow. I am taken back by this. There are some many things and people I could have included here. Thinking about all that I have left out is humbling. The Lord is Good.
Your brother in Christ, Eric
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Past the weekend
Push-up's
Sorry for the delayed update. I have been so busy lately. Friday I had to go into work early at 6am. I was not able to do my push-up's on Friday till about 5pm. My whole weekend and this week seems to be filled with church and work. Monday's push up seemed to be harder for me even though I was doing less.
Water
I have also had gotten away from the water this weekend. We had one of my son's friends stay the night and we had pizza and root beer. I have started drinking some so called miracle juice called Mona Vie (the purple one) every morning. It's an acai berry juice blend.
Sin Conceived
Changing course on you here, I would like to say I am a poor christian. I do not know how to slow my temper at times. My wife got up late this morning, which put her in a sour mood. That's understandable though. Since she got up late, she was not able to make sure I got up on time, and I ended up getting up late too. This put me in a sour mood and being in my sour mood, I did not want to hear about her sour mood. I know this was selfish of me. I got up in a rush without God, biggest mistake. So in anticipation for her sour mood, I built up anxiety waiting to hear from her. The first thing she said was not even a complaint, it was just the tone in which she spoke to me that set me off. I spit my wrath back at her, based on perception that was not even valid. She did not deserve this. I felt/feel horrible for this. I am so sorry if you read this Stacey. From that point forward I was an emotional roller coaster. I thought about every annoyance I had, with her, my life, my son, and church. I made a provision for sin to conceive and didn't turn away. It's times like these, I realize just how much I really need my Lord and Savior. I feel like, what I perceive Peter felt like when he denied Jesus. My best friend, I have denied knowing. I denied closeness and the love and kindness she deserves. I know she will forgive me. I wish she didn't have to. She is the best wife in the world. She does more for me and our family than anyone could ever realize. She deserves so much more and better from me.
Bible Reading
I have not been able to read much at all lately. Which probably explains my reaction above. I know Stacey has started Leviticus. I hope to finish Exodus today and catch up. *crosses fingers*. I wish I could provide more info than this.
Prayer Request
My anger
Your brother in Christ.
Sorry for the delayed update. I have been so busy lately. Friday I had to go into work early at 6am. I was not able to do my push-up's on Friday till about 5pm. My whole weekend and this week seems to be filled with church and work. Monday's push up seemed to be harder for me even though I was doing less.
Water
I have also had gotten away from the water this weekend. We had one of my son's friends stay the night and we had pizza and root beer. I have started drinking some so called miracle juice called Mona Vie (the purple one) every morning. It's an acai berry juice blend.
Sin Conceived
Changing course on you here, I would like to say I am a poor christian. I do not know how to slow my temper at times. My wife got up late this morning, which put her in a sour mood. That's understandable though. Since she got up late, she was not able to make sure I got up on time, and I ended up getting up late too. This put me in a sour mood and being in my sour mood, I did not want to hear about her sour mood. I know this was selfish of me. I got up in a rush without God, biggest mistake. So in anticipation for her sour mood, I built up anxiety waiting to hear from her. The first thing she said was not even a complaint, it was just the tone in which she spoke to me that set me off. I spit my wrath back at her, based on perception that was not even valid. She did not deserve this. I felt/feel horrible for this. I am so sorry if you read this Stacey. From that point forward I was an emotional roller coaster. I thought about every annoyance I had, with her, my life, my son, and church. I made a provision for sin to conceive and didn't turn away. It's times like these, I realize just how much I really need my Lord and Savior. I feel like, what I perceive Peter felt like when he denied Jesus. My best friend, I have denied knowing. I denied closeness and the love and kindness she deserves. I know she will forgive me. I wish she didn't have to. She is the best wife in the world. She does more for me and our family than anyone could ever realize. She deserves so much more and better from me.
Bible Reading
I have not been able to read much at all lately. Which probably explains my reaction above. I know Stacey has started Leviticus. I hope to finish Exodus today and catch up. *crosses fingers*. I wish I could provide more info than this.
Prayer Request
My anger
Your brother in Christ.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Inbetween
This is an off day for push-up's. I'm not really sore, maybe tender, but not sore. I took the stairs twice this morning. I left my laptop in my car and had to go back and get it. I really didn't want to climb the stairs a second time. Two things drove me to take them the second time though. One I want to be honest in this blog, and didn't want to have to admit I skipped on what I said I would do. Two, I was exercising on the WiiFit the other day and it said if you work out sporadically it will not be good on your knees. I have bad knees and I have worked out sporadically all my life. I grew about 5 inches over two years growing up and figured this may be why I have bad knees. I DON'T WANT BAD KNEES!!! Thanks WiiFit.
On to my water issue. I have gotten input from my wife and brother that the best thing for me to do, is to use some type of juice to add to it and drink it warm. I will probably go with lemon juice, and try to drink it lukewarm more. I was very tempted to drink milk this morning. I think I craved that more than anything, to put out the spiciness of some meat I had at breakfast.
Since I don't want to push myself to hard on exercising yet and burn out. I need to focus on other areas of improving my Christian walk. I have already been doing this but I thought it would be good to share with everyone. My wife and I have been reading the Bible. We started in Genesis a couple weeks ago and are now in Exodus. I'm currently on Chapter 33. If you try to follow my reading schedule, Be warned Chapter 21 (after the ten commandments are given) up to Chapter 32 is a very dry hard read. You may have to use ointment for your eyes here it is so dry. "enough about the golden rings and shit-tim wood already!" I have not been reading any certain amount of chapters each day. Some days its very little, some days it is a lot. I have been kind of competing with my wife on reading, to see if I can read more than her. I do stop when I get to a new book to wait for her. She might beat me this month if she hasn't already. Maybe she will wait for me too. Not sure this is a healthy practice competing, but it is driving me to read more and in turn come closer to God. I'm not sure she knows I have been doing this, so keep it on the down low. I encourage you to join us though. If you do read this my love...Thanks!
Speaking of thanks, Thanksgiving is coming up. Maybe I will focus on more things to be thankful for.
On to my water issue. I have gotten input from my wife and brother that the best thing for me to do, is to use some type of juice to add to it and drink it warm. I will probably go with lemon juice, and try to drink it lukewarm more. I was very tempted to drink milk this morning. I think I craved that more than anything, to put out the spiciness of some meat I had at breakfast.
Since I don't want to push myself to hard on exercising yet and burn out. I need to focus on other areas of improving my Christian walk. I have already been doing this but I thought it would be good to share with everyone. My wife and I have been reading the Bible. We started in Genesis a couple weeks ago and are now in Exodus. I'm currently on Chapter 33. If you try to follow my reading schedule, Be warned Chapter 21 (after the ten commandments are given) up to Chapter 32 is a very dry hard read. You may have to use ointment for your eyes here it is so dry. "enough about the golden rings and shit-tim wood already!" I have not been reading any certain amount of chapters each day. Some days its very little, some days it is a lot. I have been kind of competing with my wife on reading, to see if I can read more than her. I do stop when I get to a new book to wait for her. She might beat me this month if she hasn't already. Maybe she will wait for me too. Not sure this is a healthy practice competing, but it is driving me to read more and in turn come closer to God. I'm not sure she knows I have been doing this, so keep it on the down low. I encourage you to join us though. If you do read this my love...Thanks!
Speaking of thanks, Thanksgiving is coming up. Maybe I will focus on more things to be thankful for.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Push-up's
I was able to complete my first day of push-ups no problem. I started on Week 1, day 2 of the course, in the beginner's column. Here is the link again if you need it http://hundredpushups.com/. This day you take 90 second breaks between each rep, which I believe I could not do this without the break.
This workout is something I'm afraid will get really difficult later. In high school, I could only do two. Thinking of doing 100 is exciting and scary all at the same time. I am also taking the stairs at work now. It is a 3 story building and I work on the third floor.
Waking up this morning, I had lost all my willpower to do this. I was tired, from going to bed late. I will need to correct that soon. I am currently getting up at 6:30am. I think I am going to try and change this to 6am. I had tried switching from getting up at 6:30 before to getting up at 5:30. I was getting up OK when I did this, but the rest of the day my head was in a fog and my vision would blur during the day sometimes. I am hoping that by getting up at 6am my body wont be over taxed as much. This will give me more time to workout.
Pray that I do not give into my body and sleep late or stay up later than my body wants/needs. My wife gets up earlier than I, so she wakes me everyday. Thank you my love if you read this! There is nothing like having someone wake you up in the morning. I am a morning person, but having someone wake you up, it's just so gentle and loving. I'm afraid this will change if I am getting up earlier though. I hope it doesn't *crosses fingers*.
I will only have water today. I really don't like it though, unless it's ice cold. So if I sit around with a glass/bottle of water and it warms up, I more than likely will not drink it. My sinful taste buds want flavor. If you have an idea on how to keep it cooler longer, I am open to suggestions. I would love to want to drink more water. I think what I will probably do to solve this for now is get a cup of ice water from cafe here at work and go that route.
This workout is something I'm afraid will get really difficult later. In high school, I could only do two. Thinking of doing 100 is exciting and scary all at the same time. I am also taking the stairs at work now. It is a 3 story building and I work on the third floor.
Waking up this morning, I had lost all my willpower to do this. I was tired, from going to bed late. I will need to correct that soon. I am currently getting up at 6:30am. I think I am going to try and change this to 6am. I had tried switching from getting up at 6:30 before to getting up at 5:30. I was getting up OK when I did this, but the rest of the day my head was in a fog and my vision would blur during the day sometimes. I am hoping that by getting up at 6am my body wont be over taxed as much. This will give me more time to workout.
Pray that I do not give into my body and sleep late or stay up later than my body wants/needs. My wife gets up earlier than I, so she wakes me everyday. Thank you my love if you read this! There is nothing like having someone wake you up in the morning. I am a morning person, but having someone wake you up, it's just so gentle and loving. I'm afraid this will change if I am getting up earlier though. I hope it doesn't *crosses fingers*.
I will only have water today. I really don't like it though, unless it's ice cold. So if I sit around with a glass/bottle of water and it warms up, I more than likely will not drink it. My sinful taste buds want flavor. If you have an idea on how to keep it cooler longer, I am open to suggestions. I would love to want to drink more water. I think what I will probably do to solve this for now is get a cup of ice water from cafe here at work and go that route.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
My first day of improvement!
It seems my first day of blogging has come. Everyone has to start somewhere. Like my first step, the first time I rode a bike without help. First's can be challenging, confusing, or even fun. The improvement I seek, is the same as most of us. I wish to be in shape mental, physically, spiritually, and finacially. All of these areas need improvement.
I am sure I am not the first to Blog about this kind of stuff. I am not looking to out do anyone. I am just hoping that by setting goals for myself to encourage others as well. This life is not just about me, it's about all God's creations. Since I decided to do this I have so much excitement about it and my will power is sky high right now. I am rational enough to realize that all the areas I want to improve cannot happen all at once, nor should it. This would hurt me more in the long run if i tried all areas. I would burn out and give up. The willpower I have right now will at some point disappear. There is nothing I can do about it though except apply myself. If I crashed and burned from doing to many things I would just get down on myself. I have done this before. Hard work and dedication have to over come my loss of willpower later.
So the first thing I need to come up with is how will I improve myself. What will be my first baby step? I am of course open to everyone's ideas for future challenges. I need to focus my energy on something small. I came across a website the other day that was a challenge. Here is a link http://hundredpushups.com/ . To give you a little background on me. I was a smoker for 14 yrs. When I quit smoke I gained weight rapidly. I am currently 6'1" and 207lbs. this is my challenege 100 hundred push-ups and I am only going with water from now on. I challenge you to do the same.
I plan to do this on days Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am making my decision on a Wednesday, so I will repeat week 1 next week. This way I can follow the program better.
Wish me luck!
I am sure I am not the first to Blog about this kind of stuff. I am not looking to out do anyone. I am just hoping that by setting goals for myself to encourage others as well. This life is not just about me, it's about all God's creations. Since I decided to do this I have so much excitement about it and my will power is sky high right now. I am rational enough to realize that all the areas I want to improve cannot happen all at once, nor should it. This would hurt me more in the long run if i tried all areas. I would burn out and give up. The willpower I have right now will at some point disappear. There is nothing I can do about it though except apply myself. If I crashed and burned from doing to many things I would just get down on myself. I have done this before. Hard work and dedication have to over come my loss of willpower later.
So the first thing I need to come up with is how will I improve myself. What will be my first baby step? I am of course open to everyone's ideas for future challenges. I need to focus my energy on something small. I came across a website the other day that was a challenge. Here is a link http://hundredpushups.com/ . To give you a little background on me. I was a smoker for 14 yrs. When I quit smoke I gained weight rapidly. I am currently 6'1" and 207lbs. this is my challenege 100 hundred push-ups and I am only going with water from now on. I challenge you to do the same.
I plan to do this on days Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am making my decision on a Wednesday, so I will repeat week 1 next week. This way I can follow the program better.
Wish me luck!
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