“You are invited to come and audition for the 5:00 AM class.” I was shocked. There I was standing in front of my trainer and he is telling me that the group that everyone calls, “The Navy Seals’ has invited me to join them for morning workouts. I would have to “audition” and see if I could keep up but man, those women are amazing! I watched their class one day and saw the amount of weight they were lifting. I don’t come close! Their stamina of three minutes of jumping jacks might leave me in a heap. Think that’s easy? Go ahead, try it and then get back to me.

I’ve got tender knees and old carpal tunnel issues. I’m not a spring chicken anymore but I have made good progress in my own workout routine but these women…and their running three miles in the morning…Yikes.

My own group is not as dedicated as I have become. They are not moving as fast as I am so while “The Navy Seal Ladies” might be out of reach, I am beginning to eclipse those that work out with me at my more sane time of 8:30 AM. I’m in the middle between two groups.

How many times have I found myself there…stuck in the middle? It isn’t about effort. I work hard. It isn’t about talent like the New York Ballet. It’s exercise. No, I have to find some way of moving forward fast without killing my body. I will need help and rely on the wisdom of my coach.

My walk with God is similar in some ways. I work, work, work and find that I have worked myself into a comfortable corner with little way out on my own. I then have to rely on His wisdom and prodding to get me onto the next level. This is not comfortable and like lifting weights, it can hurt but it’s strength and endurance that you gain by the struggle that makes it all worth while.

What can God help you with today? Ask Him to coach you and look forward to the results!

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