Hi Sweet Friend,
Monday Motivation! We enter this week with optimism and God's glory on our side! TransFit is focusing in on the three G's -- Grit, Gratitude, and Grace -- as a way of being, a way to live out this daily courageous life with joy. Philippians 4:13 supports the 3 G's and it a great verse to cling to this week. Here's to living bold and brave with Grit, Gratitude, and Grace.
GRIT, GRACE, GRATITUDE
The motive behind these 3 powerful words is to live a life of abundance and loving kindness. It's knowing the world is a better place if it is filled with healthy, joyful people living their greatest potential.
It takes GRIT to follow your dreams through all of the setbacks and struggles, and especially to stick to those dreams amidst the pull of short-term desires and distractions. It's even more difficult when the "how" is not clear.
It's so much easier to give in to short-term gratification than to stay the course when the going gets tough. It is in these times that we rely on Christ and lean into GRIT and determination.
GRATITUDE grounds us and keeps us positive and in a positive headspace rather than allowing us to be a victim of circumstance. It is impossible to be in a state of gratitude and focused on the negative at the same time.
Truth: There is always something to be grateful for, sometimes we just can't see it. Gratitude is the best to honor the struggle when we are in the middle of it.
The 3rd G -- GRACE -- Grace is about pursuing a courageous life with kindness and compassion for others, as well as for ourselves. God gives us grace each and everyday , we should do the same for others and ourselves. It's a way of being that collaborates, cheers, and claps and supports others on their path while at the same time pursuing your own. 👏
Paul (in Philippians) says he has found the secret of being content in every situation and then goes on to say what it is. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." He is saying that his contentment in any situation is a result of Christ, who gives him the strength he needs, the strength to be content. When you grow weary because of the challenges of life, God will give you His strength.
Grit to endure, grace to love unconditionally, and gratitude to give back thanks and praise are ways we have Christ's strength within us. Let’s use the 3 G’s to transform this week!
This Sunday is the ATHALF!!!
If you are running the race stop by TransFit Thursday or Friday for a Runners Goody Bag‼️ Plan to meet at Redeemer Church to park 6:30am Sunday morning to walk to First Pres Church to stretch and pray together.
Cheer Squat We Need You!
Meet at TransFit 7:45 to Cheer on the runners! TransFit is on the running course. Join families and friends to cheer and encourage our runners this Sunday!
Great Runners Stretches
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Raisins, Shallots, and Pecans
Ingredients:
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, raisins and shallots.
Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add pecans and stir until fragrant, about three minutes.
Add maple syrup and stir until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about three minutes.
Top potatoes with pecans, cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Blessings,
Team TransFit
