I've been doing some study on our namesake. The Biblical figure Samson was anointed with superhuman strength. His many physical feats were the result of obedience to a messenger from God to eat well and avoid intoxication. With his bare hands, Samson slew a Lion that sought to eat him (Judges 14). Later he returns to the Lion and finds that bees have moved into the carcass and built a honeycomb. Hungry, and no doubt having learned the benefits of clean, healthy living, he enjoys honey from the abdomen of what sought to kill him. Let me say that again. That which sought to kill him brought him sweetness instead!! Do you think Samson knew God? Go read that story. It's awesome what power and strength we can have following God's precepts on health and fitness along with obedience.
We all have "lions" in our lives waiting in want to kill us. We struggle with high blood pressure, diabetes, slow thyroids, arthritis, cancers, stress....... Our knowledge of these lions in wait should encourage discipline and commitment to fitness in our daily living. Do so, and you'll find that there is a blessing in the attack from that lion. Managing your pressure may lead you to slow down and de-stress your life. As such, perhaps you'll take more time to enjoy those who love you. Exercise will condition your heart and the resultant blessing will be the strength to someday enjoy a sunrise bible study at the top of Stone Mountain.
Then you'll say to your Lions - "BRING IT ON!" I've been Cross Training at Samson's Health and Fitness Center.
Blessings!
Leo Smith,
Samson's Health and Fitness Center
@ The B.E.L.L. Family Life Center, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
By the way, if you aren't already using honey as a substitute for sugar, start doing so today.
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