Daily Reading: Galatians 3
Devotion: Streams in the Desert
He knows the way I take. (Job 23:10)
What confidence I have because "the way that I take"----this way of trials and tears, however winding, hidden, or tangled---"He knows"! When teh furnace is heated seven times hotter than usual, I can know He still lights my way. There is an almighty Guide who knows and directs my steps, whether they lead to the bitter water at the well of Marah or to the joy and refreshment of the oasis at Elim.
The furnace may be hot, but not only can I trust the hand that lights the fire, I can also have the assurance the fire will not consume but only refine. And when the refining process is complete, not a moment too soon or too late, "I will come forth as gold." (Job 23:10)
When I feel God is the farthest away, He is often the nearest to me. "When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know the way" (Ps 142:3) Do we know of another who shines brighter than the most radiant sunlight, who meets us in our room with the first waking light, who has an infinitely tender and compassionate watchfulness over us, throughout our day, and who knows the way that we take?
The pain would be removed from many an agonizing trial if only I could see what Job saw during his time of severe affliction, when all earthly hope lay dashed at his feet. He saw nothing but the hand of God---God's hand behind the swords of the Sabeans who attacked his servants and cattle, and behind the devastating lightning; God's hand giving wings to the mighty desert winds, which swept away his children; and God's hand in the dreadful silence of his shattered home.
Thus, seeing God in everything, Job could say, "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." (Job 1:21) Yet his faith reached its zenith when this once powerful price of the desert sat among the ashes (Job 2:8) and still could say, "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him" (Job 13:15)
Workout: Sealfit, Jock Up
BL:
- ROM Drills, 800 m run
WC:
- 100 Curtis P's for time: (26:28) Big time PR. Last time I did this I was in the mid 30 minute range. Did in sets of 10 taking minimal breaks between sets to recover. Used 2 35lb db's. Did hanging squat cleans due to the dumbells.
Durability:
- Active stretch
- 2 x 3 minute plank hold
Notes:
- Body: legs are sore took extra long stretching session.
- Nutrition: poor, no excuse.
- Workout: PR! So happy with the effort. Grip was the main issue as it was the first thing to faulter, the wrists were next. Very happy with the leg strength and stamina. Mental aspect was spot on as well. No negative thoughts just pushed right through.
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