Some of you will know that I have a back injury. In order to try and live as normal a life as possible I go to the gym. Many people at the gym don't know that I have any physical difficulties as I train hard within my limits. One item of equipment that I really struggle with is the Captains Chair. It has become my nemesis, but I will not be beaten by it. Every day I climb on and do as many repetitions as I can. On a good day I can exceed ten but usually it's only about eight.
I know that physically I'm much stronger than I was five years ago. I can achieve things now that I never thought would be possible for me to do again. It would be easy now for me to take all the credit for my achievements, but the reality is that without the help and encouragement from the fitness team at the gym I would not have been able to do half as much as I can. They monitor what I do and soon tell me to stop if they think I could injure myself. They help me to correct any bad habits and improve poor technique. They help me in classes and suggest modifications for me if I can't do an exercise.
My journey to salvation is the same:- I train hard, I read my bible and pray daily. I try to live a sinless life, but often I fail at some point. Like on the Captains chair I fall short. When I do Jesus becomes my fitness team. He loves me. I know this as he shows me in so many ways. He is my help with my struggles to salvation every day.
(Many thanks to Carl Jenkins from Nuffield Health and Well being Gym Leicester for taking this photo during today's class).
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