A Blue M&M with your Broga

A Blue M&M with your Broga

8 men had their mid-week flexibility training at the Cub Scout Shack this morning in spite of being confused by the balmy 58 degree temperature. After a disclaimer we began with

BEGINNING DEVOTIONAL: Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is my strength.”

Don’t let the enemy steal your joy today. He’ll try. You may not even realize it until it’s too late.

From the moment your feet hit the floor, he’ll do all that he can to distract you, to overwhelm you, to frustrate you, and to stir up worry and strife. Often his ways are subtle, other times they’re clearer. It’s what he does best. Stealing. Killing. Destroying.  Don’t let him win.

We have a choice of who we listen to and what we believe. Recognize who is at the root of it all, and push past his lies; step over his traps.

God gives us the power through His Holy Spirit to live free from the entanglement of sin. He gives us the power to live strong. He gives wisdom and discernment to make the right choices. He gives joy deep inside. He offers the assurance, that no matter what we face, He is with us.

May His grace, peace, and joy cover your day. He is with you.

THE THANG:

Warm up and then stretch.  Parts we loosened up: hamstring, IT band, calves, front of quads, inner thigh/groin area and lower back. Used various broga moves and traditional stretches, some with a prop.

ENDING DEVOTIONAL:

Dear God, at the start of each day, help us to recognize you above all else. Enlighten the eyes of our heart that we might see you, and notice how you’re at work through our lives. Give us wisdom to make the best choices, fill us with a desire to seek after you more than anything else in this world. Let your Spirit and power breathe in us, through us, again, fresh and new. Thank you that you are greater than anything we may face in our day. Thank you that your presence goes with us, and that your joy is never dependent on our circumstances, but it is our true and lasting strength, no matter what we’re up against. We ask that your peace lead us, that it would guard our hearts and minds in you. We ask for your grace to cover our lives this day. We love you Lord…we need you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

MOLESKIN:

Last night I posted a suggestion on Slack to warm up for about 15 minutes prior to posting at Gumby in order to  maximize stretching time.  Arena, Tweetise and Madison did a pre-run. Swiss Miss brought his kettle bell. YHC was discouraged by the rain in Ballantyne only to find out it was dry in Matthews and did not take part. We do say it is merely a suggestion.

About half way thru Broga I noticed a blue M&M near my mat.  Much to my surprise, no one was claiming the candy.  In spite of my hunger, I refrained from snacking as I did not have enough to share. As far as I know, the candy remains at the AO, unless Chopper picked it up for the ride home.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Next week at Gumby: a real Broga workout led by Swiss Miss-he was inspired by something on youtube.

A new Area 51/Union County workout on Thursday at 5:15. It is run/bootcamp style (think Fast Twitch) launch from Socrates Academy, 3909 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC  at 05:15.

Thank you Tweetsie for taking us out.