AO: juco
Q: Booster
PAX: Mailbox, Booster, Stye (Hal Phillips), Butterknife, Guardrail, Wanderer, Lt. Dan, Starlink, Windex, Man Bun, Squeegee, Bowser, Fetch, TrailMix, 3 FNGs
FNGs: None
COUNT: 17
WARMUP:
• Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT X 10
• Overhead claps X 10 (IC)
• Tempo Squats X 10 (IC)
• Windmills X 5 (IC)
• Tempo Merkins X 10 (IC)
• 1 minute on your own
• Walk to the next lot
THE THANG:
• Station 1 – 25 Overhead Press, Curls & Bentover Rows, & Run to next location
• Station 2 – 30 Squats, 30 calf Raises & Run to next location
• Station 3 – 20 Merkins, 50 Mountain Climbers (single count), 20 Big Boy Situps, & Run to next location
• Station 4 – 20 Lunges (15 each leg), 30 Calf Raises & Run to next location
• Station 5 – 50 American Hammers (single count), 50 flutter kicks (single count), 15 Diamond Merkins, & Run to the next location
• Rinse & Repeat
MARY: part of Q
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rock Revival Saturday night in Oak Ridge!!!
COT:
The phrase “iron sharpens iron” comes from Proverbs 27:17, which states, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. This proverb illustrates how relationships can foster growth and maturity as people challenge and encourage each other. It highlights the importance of meaningful connections where individuals can learn from one another, even when it involves discomfort or friction, ultimately leading to us improving or moving in the right direction.
Here’s a deeper look at the concept:
The Metallurgical Parallel:
• In the process of metalworking, two pieces of iron are rubbed together to make them both sharper and more effective.
• This process can involve heat, hammering, and filing, all of which can be uncomfortable but necessary for the final result.
• Similarly, relationships can involve friction, challenges, and even conflict, but these experiences can lead to personal growth and spiritual development.
The Importance of Relationships:
• The proverb emphasizes that people are not meant to go through life alone.
• Meaningful relationships, both friendships and within communities, are crucial for personal and spiritual growth.
• These relationships should involve challenge and accountability, where we are encouraged to become better versions of themselves.
The Role of God:
• While the proverb focuses on the human aspect of sharpening, some Christian resources note that God is ultimately the one orchestrating these relationships and the growth that comes from them.
• God may use difficult situations, disagreements, or even challenging personalities to shape and refine us.
• It’s important to recognize that God is the one who ultimately forms us, and He may use various means, including relationships, to do so.
Consider the relationships in your life and how they are impacting you.
• Are there individuals who challenge you to grow and become a better person?
• Are you willing to be challenged and refined by others, even if it means facing some discomfort?
• Are you actively seeking out relationships that will help you grow in your faith and character?
We need to be active in helping, encouraging and sharpening others WHILE being willing to be helped, encouraged, and sharpened.
