(FIT2SERVE DAY 4) OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART!
OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART!
VERSE: 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. -Ephesians 1:18-19
All the time at The Bridge we emphasize the reality that there is a massive difference between “knowing about God,” and actually “Knowing Him!” God’s heart for you and me is that we would not just know about Him; have knowledge of who He is and and His Word, but instead, God desires us to truly know Him! His heart is that we would walk with Him, and commune with Him; that we would know His Voice and know His intimate love. Why is that significant? Because when we actually know God, it’s then that our lives truly reflect what it is that we say we actually believe. That’s why Paul in his letter to the church of Ephesus says “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you…”
As you begin each and every day let that be your starting place. As you faithfully come before the Lord and give Him the first fruits of your day, get on your knees and may this be your prayer, “God, open the eyes of my heart and give me the wisdom and the revelation to truly understand Your Word. Let me know You and may I know the never-ending hope that comes from You alone so that I am able to withstand the schemes of the enemy and will fulfill your plans and purposes over my life.” When you begin each day with your heart posture in humility and hunger before the Lord, I promise you, He will do more than you can ever ask or imagine, and it’s then and only then where you will begin to see the power of God and the abundance of His glorious riches and blessings displayed in your life so that others may see you and give Him glory.
PRAYER: God, again I humbly come before you today and I open up my heart to You. God, give me a deeper hunger and thirst for Your Word and for Your presence in my life. God teach me Your ways and let everything I do and say bring honor and glory to Your Name. God today I ask that You give me supernatural wisdom and revelation so that I might truly know You and not just know about You. God may I never settle for just knowing about You, but may I passionately pursue an intimate relationship with You Jesus. Fill me today God! Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and fill me with the hope that only comes from You. Fill me to overflowing so that again, when others see me, they will see You, Christ in me! I love you Lord. Make me the person You created me to be. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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WORKOUT: (Week 1)
Home Functional Workout (1hr)
30min of HIIT Cardio (295 active cal/357 cal)
*2min low intensity cardio/1min of high intensity cardio for 30 minutes
Functional Strength Training (2 rounds)
30min (200 active calories/261 cal)
-25 Air Squats
-25 push-ups
-25 triangle push-ups
-25 Crunches
-25 reverse crunches (leg raises)
-25 calf raises
-25 forearm squeezes
(Approx: 500-750 calories) depending on intensity
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MEAL PLAN (Week 1): Do your best to eat clean whole foods today. Stay away from processed foods and sugar. Read the labels! Drink at least 1 gallon of water today and make sure to eat your body weight in protein. (example: if you weigh 150lbs then do your best to eat 150lbs of protein today) Eat at least 1 cup of vegetables 3 times today (they could be steamed, raw, sauteed or whatever, it’s your choice) NO SOFT DRINKS! If you absolutely have to, then drink drinks with no sugar or carbs. Drink electrolytes (no sugar gatorade, LMNT, or the like) And make sure you get a good night's sleep (8-10 hrs). You’re going to need it as you go through this FIT2SERVE Journey.