Renewed Strength

The spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

"Fear can cause hesitation and keep you from reaching your full potential.  The world will use your fear to mock you and ‘sell you’ as timid.  Don't listen to them, they are wrong.  God gives us a pathway to His power and a master key to unlock our courage.  That key is self-discipline.   The greater our self-discipline, the more certain we become about who we are.  Confidence is rooted in self-discipline.  Your renewed strength can start right now." Live Bold

Fear and doubt hold us back from so much in life AND especially in times like this. The uncertainty, the waiting, the unknown. I am as guilty as the next person.  We weren't meant to live in fear though.  Every time Murray and I have taken a step out of our comfort zone and really leaned on our faith, we have been blessed more than we ever expected.  Fear still wants to hold us back, but each time we grow more and more confident and learn to be disciplined in our faith.  Make today the day you work toward your renewed strength! Faith over Fear!

Coach Mark

Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

Especially in times like this, we realize that we take things for granted and far too many people take their health for granted. People let their bodies deteriorate over time as if they have a lease on it like their car. "Oh well, we'll just get a new one in a few years". Ummm no, when this one is done, you are done. We wait until we have cancer, or diabetes, or on the verge of a heart attack before we get serious about taking care of ourselves. Why wait?

I have trained hundreds of people over the last 12 years, with many of those people being in the 60s, 70's, 80's and even 90's. Typically, clients that I have are often physically capable, but sometimes I have people that are fragile, have bionic bodies, or to what most would say, incapable. I have even witnessed a man who only had arms to his elbows and legs to his knees, still in the gym doing all that he could do to make his body strong. This is why I love the slogan "You only get one body, what will you do with yours?" Get the most out of your body, do not waste it. 

Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and God's Spirit dwells in your midst? 1 Corinthians 3:16

"It's east to take this body for granted. Just remember it has a limited number of uses - so make every day count, and don't miss your chance to give thanks to God for walking with you through this crazy life. Taking care of yourself puts you in a better positions to serve others who need your energy, strength, stamina, and sharp mind". Live Bold

What are a few things you can do to take are of your temple?

Get rest: We become vulnerable to poor decisions when we are tired.

Eat healthy: Feed the machine with what it needs to run at peak performance.

Exercise: Stay loose, keep your strength, do hard things. This prepares us for the hard work of helping our neighbor.  

Coach Mark

Where is YOUR Focus?

Wow! What a month we had last week! We are living in some pretty crazy times and I’m sure there is more to come. Everyone has had life adjustments to make, from work to school to travel limitations and vacations. This virus has impacted us all in some way (not to mention the heavy rain last week too).  

It is very easy during all the unknowns of the COVID-19 to crumble into overwhelming panic. It’s hard not to focus on the “what ifs” and what will tomorrow bring. I get it. I’m right with you. Fear of the unknown can take us down mental roads that only lead to anxiety and worry, anger, depression or despair. God does not want us to live a life or worry and fear. He tells us to cast our worry on Him, to pray about everything, and His peace will guard your heart and mind in Jesus. 

One of the ways I do that is to be aware of what I am focused on. I love the verse Philippians 4:8. ”Dear brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think (focus) about these things.”

So I want to encourage you today, and this week, to be aware of your thoughts, what your mind is focused on. Because as you focus on the things that God’s word says, your will know that peace from God that passes understanding.

Know that the Coaches of WORTHY are here for you and are praying for you.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing! We miss you, love you and hope to see you soon!! ​​​​​​​

Coach Mary

Be a Difference Maker

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. -Matthew 12:35

"Our thoughts lead to our words. Our words lead to our actions. Our actions lead to our habits. Our habits form our character. Dwell on hope, joy, and generosity. It will flow out of your life and the people around you will notice and reflect your joy back to you. We are drawn to joy, it's the signature of God's love. Strive to be a person that others wish to be near. Start by training your thoughts on God's grace, then listen to how your words change." Live Bold

This hit home with me because I grew up hearing many hateful words and backhanded compliments from people close to me. Fortunately, I learned to be motivated by them. Don't get me wrong, I come from a good family, but many people in my family are not so good at speaking life into people. It has taken me many years to learn to be positive with people and give a lot of encouragement. I'm still improving, but it has been cool to see the impact I can have on people just by focusing on speaking that life into others. Who can you speak life into today?

Coach Mark