10 Things-Life Battlefield Do’s; Day840

Pay attention and always be on your guard [looking out for one another]. If your brother sins (misses the mark), solemnly tell him so and reprove him, and if he repents (feels sorry for having sinned), forgive him.4And even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and turns to you seven times and says, I repent [I am sorry], you must forgive him (give up resentment and consider the offense as recalled and annulled). Luke 17:3-4

And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments and distributed them by casting lots for them. Luke 23:34

And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

1. Pay attention
2. Be on guard
3. If brother or sister make a mistake, solemnly tell and reprove [solemnly-in a grave and sedate manner]
4. Forgive infinitely [without bounds]
5. Delete resentment [resentment is a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will, get rid of it]
6. Forgive as Jesus forgave [imitate Christ habit of forgiving, “they do not know what they are doing’]
7. Be useful to one another
8. Be helpful to one another
9. Be compassionate to one another
10. Be forgiving to one another

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-25yd subsurface swim +1Mile Swim

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.143

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1545, End of work
1700, 25yd subsurface swim +1Mile Swim

Forgiveness as First/Last Option; Day839

For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.15But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15

Then Peter came up to Him and said, Lord, how many times may my brother sin against me and I forgive him and let it go? [As many as] up to seven times?22Jesus answered him, I tell you, not up to seven times, but seventy times seven! Matthew 18:21-22

So he got up and came to his [own] father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with pity and tenderness [for him]; and he ran and embraced him and kissed him [fervently]. Luke 15:20

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.143

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1545, End of work

Forgiveness Comes Before Worship; Day838

To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. Proverbs 18:18

Who is a God like You, Who forgives iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retains not His anger forever, because He delights in mercy and loving-kindness.19He will again have compassion on us; He will subdue and tread underfoot our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18-19

So if when you are offering your gift at the altar you there remember that your brother has any [grievance] against you,24Leave your gift at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come back and present your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

lot- From an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone); properly a pebble, that is, a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot): – lot.

Anything (as a die, pebble, ball, or slip of paper) used in determining a question by chance, or without man’s choice or will; as, to cast or draw lots

1. Cast lots to settle dispute [use chance to settle dispute]
2. God forgives us through our repentance and then we cast all our sins [in this order]
3. Forgiving someone comes before worship
4. “I cannot worship without forgiveness in my heart”

Non ti sto ignorando. Sei sempre nella mia preghiera – tutti i giorni.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-10Mile Indoor Cycling

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1545, End of work
1700, 10Mile indoor cycling +Praise and Worship

Intentional Dedication of Self; Day837

I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

1. Self as a living sacrifice, holy and well pleasing to God.
2, An act of service and spiritual worship
3. Purpose of worship – to glorify God
4. Forms of worship
a. singing of praise and worship
b. thinking of God while doing your chores/work
c. not thinking evil or sinful thoughts
d. giving generously
e. speaking/writing words of encouragement
f. serving others
5. Dedicate your life to worship.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-1Mile Swim

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1645, End of work
1700, 25 yard subsurface swim, 1Mile Swim

Get Whatever You Want; Day836

But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience). James 1:25

1. Look in His Word
2. Be faithful to all His instructions
3. Persevere when looking, keep coming back for more [daily]
4. Not just listen, be an active doer [full obedience]

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-10Mile Indoor Cycling
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.20

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1645, End of work
1800, Cook dinner
1900, Read

Observe Then Do; Day835; Spirit of Jealousy; Season

This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.  Joshua 1:8

And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity].  Psalm 1:3

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-1Mile Swim
Iron Clothes
Read Article-Spirit of Jealousy
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.20

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1200, 1Mile Swim
1600, Iron clothes
1700, Read Spirit of Jealousy

All We Need; Day833

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything too hard for Me? Jeremiah 32:27

I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]. Philippians 4:13

And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

1. God is the God of all
2. Nothing is too hard God
3. We have strength for “anything”
4. Our strength is from Christ
5. We are self-sufficient with Christ
6. God supplies all our needs

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
Yard work
Bike maintenance
Vacuum house
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.20

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0701, No Work, took a day off for the 100 Miles bike ride on Saturday – Outlaw 100
0900, Prepare bike for Saturday
1130, Yard work
1600, Packet pickup
1800, Pasta dinner

Outlaw 100 Full Map-Red=100 Miles [view map in pdf]

12 Life Survival Instructions; Day832

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.6In all your ways know, recognize,and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. Isaiah 40:31

Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice. Isaiah 41:10

1. Lean/Trust/Be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind [note: heart and mind; feeling and thinking]
2. Do not rely on self [even if you think you already figured it out] 
3. He will guide in every step
4. Wait on God [His open doors]
5. Product of waiting on Him is sustainability of strength and power [endurance till the end]
6. Bird’s eye view like an eagle [better perspective in your situation]
7. You will keep going and not get tired of what you are doing
8. You will not faint or become tired even when you think you are
9. There is nothing to fear [NOTHING AT ALL]
10.Delete looking around in terror and dismay
delete-remove or make invisible or eliminate
terror-An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
dismay-[fear resulting from the awareness of danger
11. Purpose of difficulties is to strengthen and harden you
12. God promised He will help you.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.20

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1700, End of work
2000, Read-Surprised By Joy

The Right Steps; Day831

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.5Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass Psalm 37:4-5

The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself with his every step].24Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him. Psalm 37:23-24 

It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8

1. Delight yourself in the Lord.
2. Commit your way
3. Trust in Him
4. Steps of a righteous  is well prepared.
5. Trust God instead of man

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-10Mile indoor cycling
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.20

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1700, End of work
1800, 10-mile indoor cycling
2000, Read-Surprised By Joy

How To Fight?; Day830

The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. Exodus 14:14

There failed no part of any good thing which the Lord had promised to the house of Israel; all came to pass Joshua 21:45

But cling to the Lord your God as you have done to this day. Joshua 23:8

1. The battle will always be there.
2. Your standing order is to hold your peace and remain at rest.
3. Your battle has been won
4. Stick with your faith no matter what [this is your fall back strategy]

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-1Mile Swim/subsurface swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.18

TIMELINE:
0400, End of Sleep,
0645, Work
1700, End of work
1800, 25-yd subsurface swim, 1 breath
1802,1Mile Swim
2000, Read-Surprised By Joy

“Exalt Self” Less; Day828

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (ranked below others who are honored or rewarded), and he who humbles himself (keeps a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly) will be exalted (elevated in rank). Luke 14:11

Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God 2 Corinthians 3:5

Not that we [have the audacity to] venture to class or [even to] compare ourselves with some who exalt and furnish testimonials for themselves! However, when they measure themselves with themselves and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding and behave unwisely. 2 Corinthians 10:12

Exalt-praise, glorify, of honor; fill with sublime emotion; raise in rank, character, or status
1. Exalt self less.
2. Humility produces exaltation
3. Be dependent with God alone

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-1Mile swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.18

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1100, Read-Surprised By Joy
1200, Read-Surprised By Joy
1300, Write to Suora
1400, Write to Suora
1600, 25 yard subsurface swim-1 breath
1601, 1Mile Swim
1800, Iron clothes
1900, Dinner
2000, Sleep [tired and heart is showing symptoms]

3 Basic “DON’Ts” of Humility; Day827

DO NOT boast of [yourself and] tomorrow, for you know not what a day may bring forth. 2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27:1-2

TAKE CARE not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you will have no reward [reserved for and awaiting you] with and from your Father Who is in heaven. Matthew 6:1

1. Do not boast of tomorrow, tomorrow is uncertain [aka don’t celebrate too early]
2. Do not praise yourself, let others do it.
4. Do not do good deeds to be seen before men, do it for God secretly.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.10

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Always Be Humble; Day826

Now the man Moses was very meek (gentle, kind, and humble) or above all the men on the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3

Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7:18

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Humility-A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.10

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Diligence Plus; Day824

In everything I have pointed out to you [by example] that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more to be envied) to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours. Corinthians 9:24

Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,24  Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah) Colossians 3:23-24

1. Diligence makes us stronger.
2. Diligence allows us to help the weak.
3. Diligence allows us to give more than we receive.
4. Diligence makes us run and finish the race.
5. Diligent work is from the heart, done for God not man.
6. Diligence has a prize at the end.

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Workout-Rest
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Surprised By Joy p.05

TIMELINE:
0500, End of Sleep,

Do Everything Mightily; Day823; Book-Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10

And Jesus increased in wisdom (in broad and full understanding) and in stature and years, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52

He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much. Luke 16:10

1. Every task in life is given to you, do it with all your might
2. Progression of Wisdom is the result of hard work
3. Start small in Faith and grow from day to day

I’ve finished reading the book Mere Christianity [right click – save as] by C.S. Lewis.  Please find time to read this book.  There were so many new things that I learned from this book.  You will not be disappointed.  I struggled on the first half of the book but then on the second half, ideas became so clear.  At the end, my whole perspective about Christianity has been transformed.  

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal 
2k swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.108, completed 
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, 2k swim
1100, Dental appointment
1500, Nap
1600, Read Mere Christianity
1700, Read Mere Christianity
1800, Read Mere Christianity
1900, Finish Mere Christianity

Be Diligent; Day822

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Proverbs 10.5

The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. Proverbs 13:4

He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide. Proverbs 18:9

BE DILIGENT
Diligent-Quietly and steadily continuing a task despite any difficulties
Diligence – Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation; Persevering determination to perform a task; A diligent effort
1. Think ahead through planning
2. Crave to do something
3. Aim to fix problems and not create new ones
4. Start and finish [never give up or stop until the task is finished]

A Christian society is not going to arrive until most of us really want it: and we are not going to want it until we become fully Christian. I may repeat "Do as you would be done by" till I am black in the face, but I cannot really carry it out till I love my neighbor as myself: and I cannot learn to love my neighbor as myself till I learn to love God: and I cannot learn to love God except by learning to obey Him. And so, as I warned you, we are driven on to something more inward —driven on from social matters to religious matters. For the longest way round is the shortest way home. “Mere Christianity” C.S.Lewis 

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
40Mile Cycling
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.75
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0700, End of Sleep,
0900, Read Mere Christianity
1000, Read Mere Christianity
1100, Read Mere Christianity
1200, 40Mile cycling
1300, 40Mile cycling
1400, 40Mile cycling
1500, Nap
1700, Read Mere Christianity
1800, Read Mere Christianity
1900, Read Mere Christianity
2000, Read Mere Christianity
2100, Read Mere Christianity
2200, Read Mere Christianity

Develop Hope Daily; Day821

But we do [strongly and earnestly] desire for each of you to show the same diligence and sincerity [all the way through] in realizing and enjoying the full assurance and development of [your] hope until the end, Hebrews 6:11

Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual adultery] James 4:8

PLAN:
Daily Bible Devotional
Journal
Celebration Church
1 Mile Swim
2-Minute Ping-pong Drill
2-Minute Stay Ball Exercise
2-Minute Sword Practice
2-Minute 15-lbs Dumbbell

READING LIST:
Book-Permanent Innovation p.123
Mere Christianity p.45
Surprised By Joy p.00

TIMELINE:
0800, End of Sleep,
0900, Celebration Church
1000, Celebration Church
1200, Prepared cc’s truck for San Antonio
1400, Nap
1500, Yard work
1700, 1Mile swim
1900, Iron clothes