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When you were a kid, did you ever have anyone rip your teddy bear away from you? Or how about your blanky? I’m betting if you did you got upset. By now we all know it’s because of the security factor. It provides comfort, a feeling of safety, and this is especially true when parents aren't around or the kiddo is in a new place.
We see no harm in this for our children, but what if we take a look at ourselves as adults? What are you using now for a teddy? Money? Wine? Or are you still holding tight to your teddy or blanket? (yes they do have adult security blankets :)
What if we replaced that teddy or blanket with a bible. How about even a kids version bible for the kiddos and get ourselves a great study/life application bible. Do you think that would provide you with more security and comfort than your other comfort objects? If not, why not?
The Bible contains all the guidance that we need to fight fear. It teaches us how we can follow God and really start to identify who we are supposed to be. It contains words and examples from heroes of faith, prophets, apostles, Jesus Christ and God Himself! AND YES!!! These examples do apply to life today!
Why should we trade our teddy bears for bibles?
So if you are wrestling with fear (fear of disappointment/embarrassment), or your inner critic, you will find some answers in the bible! Answers that help shape your mindset and guide you in the right direction (that “right direction” being not only the person God wants you to be but the person you want to be!)
Got holes? Feel like you are missing something? The bible provides nourishment for our spirits! Our souls! Don’t believe me? Well what do you have to lose? Consider ACTIVELY reading the bible (yes with a yearly plan, journaling items and engaging!)
“For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12. Therefore providing you with the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.
Overcomer? Then you’d like some of the stories in the bible. The Bible, God’s Word, is a weapon. From putting on your armor of God in the morning, to using some of the teachings from your favorite bible heroes.
Broken Promises? Unanswered Prayers? Did you ever ponder that things were happening FOR you not TO you? Can you look back and think of one of those times that you were really upset “this happened TO you..” and reshape your mindset to believe it happened FOR you.. What does that look like? Do you want to see what God does, and will do, for those who live according to His will? Then, by all means, pick up your Bible!
I know I said my Faith Journey was my next blog post, but I had to get this out there and out of my mind :) !!!
I also was super excited to announce the launching of THE SHERUGGED PODCAST!!!!
And Finally... the SIMPLY SHERUGGED PROGRAM!!! a great option for those wanting a
"trial size" of us! If you missed out and wanted in on the EMPOWERMENT program, please email michele@sherugged.com for options or to get on our 2024 waiting list!
What: 3 month simple, holistic program
Who: Any level of faith, fitness, or health
When: Anytime throughout the year. Get started 1 week from purchase date
Where: Online
Investment: $275
1. Strength Program (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3) includes full length video links and others (like mobility), written and printable
2. Standard Cardio program (Level 1: lower volume/5k ish beginner) (Level 2: Still lower volume for quality: 10k volume) (Level 3: 1/2m volume type) written and printable
3. A bible verse to learn monthly with journal prompts (along the same lines of Fear/Faith/Forgiveness/Fight). (So total of 3, with journal prompts for the month)
4. Basic Nutrition - writtend and printable
5. Yearly bible reading outline that includes videos (typed and printable with links)
6. 1 group zoom per 1/4 for all clients (rugged running, SheRUGGED, all levels to get to know me and ask questions) Currently scheduled for 3pm February 5th.
Does not include:
Communication, except the sign up and initial email.
Community through SheRugged Facebook and Instagram
Literally just kind of a taste and more of a fitness program with the optional bible work.
Differs From SR Empowerment:
No group bible study
No "extra" zooms for the personalized group ( example: Nutrition one this quarter)
No personalized programming
No individual meetings
No communication
No SheRUGGED weekly
No SheRUGGED "Not so Gala"
Only 3 months not 1 full Year
No comprehensive evaluation