P90X

P90X. Two weeks ago I jumped into this acclaimed exercise routine with a few friends and I've already learned a great deal. You may have noticed...I have a tendency to view much of life through the lens of my faith and how something (nearly everything) ties into my walk and relationship with Christ. Joining the P90X craze has been no exception. Here are some lessons I've learned in less than two weeks from P90X and how it relates to prayer...

1) CHOOSE THE RIGHT "MODEL". In finance, people listen to Dave Ramsey because he lives what he teaches and he's successful. Jesus' disciples observed the fruitful impact of His life and recognized the direct link to His prayer life. One day they approached Him and said, "Lord, teach us how to pray." (MATT. 6:5-13)

2) JUST SHOW UP. Most often, the best things in life aren't easy. Half the battle is just showing up.

3) PACE YOURSELF. Don't try to do it all at once. Rome wasn't built in a day.

4) IT'S BETTER TOGETHER. There's not only the benefit  of accountability, but if something is worth doing, it's worth involving others. In the realm of prayer, we call it the power of agreement. (MATT. 18:19) If one can put 1,000 to flight, then two can put 10,000 to flight!

5) STICK WITH IT. A diamond is a piece of coal that stayed on the job. It's all about persistence and refusing to quit.

LUKE 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up.

6) YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. This is a law of life that holds true in any arena...sow generously, you reap generously...sow energy, you reap energy.

GAL. 6:7, 9 (NLT)  Don't be misled. Remember that you can't ignore God and get away with it. You will always reap what you sow! So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.

Pray daily and keep on praying...the harvest is on it's way!