Wednesday Service | Strength For the Journey

1 Peter 5:6-10 NIV

⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. ⁷ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

⁸ Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. ⁹ Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

¹⁰ And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 

Strength: the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure.

Journey: an act of traveling from one place to another

I’m Going Somewhere!

It’s going to take strength to get there

Deuteronomy 20:4

4 For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

Psalm 3:8

8 From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

Mark 4:35-40 NIV

³⁵ That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” ³⁶ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. ³⁷ A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. ³⁸ Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

³⁹ He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

⁴⁰ He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

WHEN JESUS SAYS “LET US GO OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE,” HE MEANS IT!

God Said “IT’S TIME TO ENROLL IN BOOTCAMP” “ALL IN” “GOING FOR BROKE”

Benefits of Strength Training:

• Increase Muscle Size and Strength. …
• Improve Cardiovascular Health. …
• Increase Bone Density. …
• Stabilize and Protect Joints. …
• Reduce Body Fat. …
• Support Mental Well-being. …
• Improve Sleep Quality. …

How do you lift the weight that’s on you off of you?

• Start with the weight you CAN lift

How do I increase my strength

• Keep lifting

• Incorporate lifestyle modifications and practices that aid in the muscle development process

What are the pros of taking supplements creatine, protein, glutamine, adequate water intake, rest etc

• Improve exercise performance.
• Help recovery after intense exercise.
• Increase muscle mass.
• Prevent severe muscle injuries or reduce the severity of muscle injuries.
• Help in tolerating more intense activity.
• Reduce dehydration and cramping.

Why PA(7)? Phosphatidic Acid Muscle Builder

• OUTCOMES OF PA(7)
• 50% More Muscle Built.
• 39% More Fat Loss.
• 64% Bench Gains.
• 33% Squat Gains.

Position Yourself for a Download of Strength

1) Get your mind right

Philippians 2:5

⁵ Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

2) Seek God for a Plan

Ephesians 5:15-17

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

3) Make A Move

Isaiah 41:10

¹⁰So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Deuteronomy 31:6

⁶ Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

4) Don’t Stop

Galatians 6:9

⁹ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Joshua 1:9

⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 37:24

²⁴ though he may stumble, he will not fall,
    for the Lord upholds him with his hand.