A spinach, seaweed, horseradish and beef liver smoothie garnished with acheta powder. Is that really a thing*? And, is she really going to drink it?! “You’ve gotta try this…It’s the best thing I’ve found…make sure to use my promo code when you order”… Everyday the people we follow and trust are telling us about the newest fitness innovation, destination to visit, organic immune boosting food or amazing outdoor gear. If you’ve had enough don’t dismay tomorrow they can’t wait to show you, “simply the best whatchamacallit I’ve ever used – You’re going to want one!” Guess what – you’re going to get one – you’re under the influence. If only Jesus had such a following. Oh wait, He does: You – Us!
With this issue of Faith & Fitness Magazine I challenge you to really consider just how much Jesus Christ influences you in your daily lifestyle. Are you under the influence of God or is culture beautifully but deceptively trolling through your mind as you scroll through posts? With all the “sponsored” messages; Shop now, View product, Learn more… would you even recognize the Holy Spirit’s call to action (CTA)?
This message isn’t just to check you on your priorities. We clutter our lives with a lot of really good stuff like getting healthy then staying stronger. The lifestyle of move more, eat better and live longer drives us. It will have too much influence on you if you don’t make God and keep God the Lord of your life.
Here is the better reality: When God is central to all you are and do, and is at the center of your fitness lifestyle you’ll discover the beauty, power and difference in being under the influence of God. (Listen to the Keith Green song, Oh Lord You’re Beautiful, below. It describes this difference.) Moreover, you’ll also find that you and your daily lifestyle can be an incredible and transformative influence in the lives of others. You can #reflectGOD
You’re meant to be an influencer for Christ. God wants to use you to help people experience change and break free from all the garbage that limits and destroys them. Your influence for Christ can strengthen them beyond anyone or anything. That means you can be a super-influencer.
And now for the kicker – if you’re a Christ follower then you’re called to be an influencer. No that doesn’t mean “you have a lot of potential.” It means you’ve been chosen to do the job. So, get busy. No excuses. DO IT!
Train strong in Christ,
Brad Bloom, Publisher
A spinach, seaweed, horseradish and beef liver smoothie garnished with acheta powder
*No the smoothie described above is not a thing. For this article I came up with what I thought would be the most disgusting flavor of a smoothie, with nonetheless really good and healthy ingredients. If you search for it on the Internet, this article will likely be the only search result you get. If however you decide to make it and drink it be sure to make a video and send it to Faith & Fitness Magazine so I can add it to this article. Who knows, you may just be the influence someone needs to try that food they vowed they’d never eat.
