2014.06.13 Work

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

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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Meaningful, restorative rest in Christ

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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

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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.

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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!

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