If At First You Don't Bounce, Bounce and Bounce Again
Today, I tried my first Bounce class.
While Joey was busy at work, I went exploring, and tried to find my bearings. I'm quite geographically challenged, which in a way lead me to many unexpected discoveries. Like this "Bounce" class.
I stumbled into this tiny workout place, and thought of giving it a try today.
What is "BounceFit" anyway? Here's what the brochure said: "this 1-hour cardio workout on a trampoline involves a combination of fast & slow jumps, as well as high energy aerobic moves"?Clearly I did not read this brochure completely when I signed up for a trial class today!
There were around 15 trampolines clustered around like a honeycomb, and we all faced our instructor. I wanted to meet the locals and get to know them in their element. That was my second goal. (See what a spiritual woman I am. :D)
However, all thoughts of trying to strike up a conversation flew out the window as I was busy gasping for air, while flying in the air, and trying to catch up with the jumping jacks, "kick-like scissors", and leg lunges, all while making sure I didn't bounce off my trampoline!
One lady, who I chatted with in the beginning, was so kind to give me sidelong glances and smiles, just to make sure I was still alive.
Such was my first attempt to meet strangers today.
You may be wondering...why do I do such things as "bounce"??Let me tell you one thing on my bucket list: I want to try flying on a Flying Trapeze.
Yes, I know I am old. And yes, I will be careful. One well meaning person warned me about "Bounce" and said that one daughter had hurt herself badly, and left with a swollen face. Oops! And here comes this Nana in her 50's going to give it a try!
I did. And I succeeded.
One thing I pray for is a "CAN-DO" spirit.?There are so many things that people say we "can't do".
"You're a woman, you can't do that."
"You're just ________ (fill in the blanks: a pinoy/ undergrad/poor/unpopular/too old/too young/too late,etc.)"
"What makes you think you will succeed??You lack ___________."?(fill in the blanks: education/money/experience/ contacts/time/skills).
"It's too hard and too late for you to _____________."?(fill in the blanks: succeed/learn a new skill/ change your ways/ invest for the future/ mend that relationship/ get married/
1. Christ is the Giver of a "Can Do" Spirit.
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.?Philippians 4: 13
Having a "Can-Do" Spirit gives us the ability to live a maximized life despite our many challenges. Even when our circumstances are not the best, a Can-Do spirit always enhances your life.
Here's how Paul describes a "Can-Do" spirit: A spirit that is contented and at peace regardless of his situation, yet also full of hope!
"...for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound.?I am accustomed to any and every situation-to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:11-13
Wow! I love those verses! "I know how to live humbly AND I know how to abound."?Christ my Savior will give me grace for every situation.
I know my hubby has a "Can-Do" spirit and it is actually his example that inspires me. He never seems to say "no" to any ministry challenge given to him. He is always full of faith, and raring to take on the task.
But I will tell you his secret. Every morning, he wakes up and he prays.
I hear him from our bedroom. I see him write on his paper. He pours out his heart to God and God mentors him and gives him all kinds of ideas.
2. Something that looks impossible could actually be God's signal that it IS possible!
God signaled Moses through a burning bush.
Think of how old Moses was when God interrupted his life. He was 80 and Aaron was 83, and their assignment was just beginning:
Moses and Aaron did so; they did just as theLORD commanded them. Now Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.
Exodus 7:6-7
God used an unskilled, retired shepherd to lead His people in the most dramatic "parting of the Red Sea" style, that even Holywood has tried to recreate many times over.
Moses bounced high and he bounced back into the perfect will of God for his life.
Dear reader, how old are you??Which voice is telling you it's too late??Why not try what my hubby does everyday? There's a God who is willing and totally capable of mentoring, educating and leading us, beyond any human ability we possess.
"In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. "
Psalm 138:3
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