Joshua Wang

From Tim Keller's The Gospel in Life  series, Session 6 "Cultivating the Garden" The gospel changes ... the motivation for our work ... the ethics of our work ... our conception of our work ++ Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Meaningful, restorative rest in Christ ++ Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 Serve Christ ++ The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. Genesis 2:15 God designed us to work and cultivate, taking raw materials and creating something beautiful. ++ WOD 2014.06.12 Romanian deadlift 5x5 @ 155 lb great movement to stretch and strengthen my back Every 2 min, sprint 200 m x 10 I love running, but this was really hard!

Recently read: Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung. ++ Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42 The good portion of our day is being with Jesus. ++ A man may preach from false motives. A man may write books, and make fine speeches, and seem diligent in good works, and yet be a Judas Iscariot. But a man seldom goes into his closet, and pours out his soul before God in secret unless he is serious. J.C. Ryle ++ I am more and more convinced that

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him,    and He will direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes.    Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh    and refreshment to your bones. -- Proverbs 3:5-8 This is a convicting passage. Each phrase challenges my motives and choices. And how I long for this healing and refreshment that comes from a grounded life! ++ An interesting thought today from Seth Godin : It is far easier to love what you are paid for than to try to get paid for what you love. ++ I have not been to the gym for a few days battling a cold/flu. Rest makes many things better. If all goes well, I will get to work on one of my favorite lifts (the snatch) and do one of my favorite workouts ( "Mary" ).