Thursday, June 9, 2016. That was the day that I decided that it was time to change. In fact, those are the exact words I wrote in my copy of Michael Matthew's book: Bigger, Leaner, Stronger. I knew something had to be done. I was tired of feeling weak, tired, and slow. I recognized that the direction my life had been heading was not right nor healthy. I knew that in order to fix my unhealthy lifestyle I had to make a complete, 180 degree turn in my attitude.
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| Before v. after; roughly the same weight. |
Today marks one whole year of following a weight training and nutrition plan, and I have never felt better physically. My current personal bests at the three main compound lifts (Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift) are as follows: Squat - 315 lbs; Bench Press - 260 lbs; Deadlift - 350 lbs. I didn't take my nutrition seriously until March of this year, but even so my body has changed drastically.
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| My note to self my first day. |
Time to change. That's certainly a powerful statement. Just like I knew that physically something had to change we all must recognize that if we are not followers of Christ something has to change. The Apostle Paul declares in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned" and "fallen short of God's glory." That means ALL. Every. Single. Person. If you are not a Christian, something has to change. The Bible calls this change "repentance."
Jesus says in Luke 13:3, "I tell you, no, but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." Peter the Apostle commanded those on Pentecost to "repent" of their sins and be baptized. This repentance is a recognition: "Hey, the way that I've been living is displeasing to God. God loves me so much that he sent Jesus to die for me. I love him and recognize this truth and I don't want to displease him anymore. Time to change."
Just like I made a 180 degree change in my physical lifestyle, to be a Christian you must make a 180 degree change in your spiritual lifestyle. If you are not a Christian, it is time to change. Are you ready?
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