Add Steel To The Spine

Yesterday I shared this on social media:

"Hey guys, Been a while since I went freestyle, but if I can add something to the previous post...the fact is, don't ever let anyone try and convince you of the "health gospel." There is no health gospel. You can see health THROUGH the Gospel, but a man's health doesn't prove his spiritual strength or his relationship with the Lord. That's complete nonsense. And any "faith and fitness" blog or website that says that one of the measures of a man or woman is by his or her good health, drop them, unlike them. Run. Can our approach to fitness and health be a witness, sure, but truth is friends, they'd feel really uncomfortable around Paul, or Jacob, or Sarah, or Job. When they shove the "You-earn-your-body, believe-it-and-you-will-ALWAYS-achieve-it" and the "You-always-get-what-you-work-for gospel " in your face, kindly hand them the Gospel of grace and tell them that God will work it out, EVEN FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T WORKOUT. Trust your brother. I know it's true. Jesus loves me, this I KNOW. In sickness and in health, He loves me. Just drown out that noise and listen for HIS VOICE. Train as hard as you can for as long as you can, but stiffen your spine with God's word now. Love you all. - Peace and grace." - Jimmy

Well, next week, I'm gonna take that message up a notch with a new series of devotions on adversity and triumph. Anyone ready to read those? Cause I'm ready to write them. We'll look at the likes of Jacob and read through books like Habakkuk together. Put your seat belts on. Our greatest praise comes from our darkest days, and we're going to have a spirit of enthusiasm that characterizes our suffering. I hope you don't miss a day. Plus we have some pretty special news to share. Have a great weekend. Work hard, stay small and dependent. Jimmy Peña