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It started when I was around 12, watching my big brother transform his body from overweight and unacomplished to slim, cut and ready to compete in football. I really had no choice, he worked out while I was trying to get some sleep.
Why I Love It:
The pain, it is a neccessary affliction that I love. I feel in some ways that the pain is my way of excepting punishment for my sins.
How I Stay Motivated:
Looking in the mirror and knowing that the image is an image of old. I need to inspire my kids and my wife. I need them to know that I am strong spiritually, soulfully and physically. I must protect them and to be a fortress of safety for them.
BB Accomplishments:
I was a lean 155 lbs. of cut athlete. Playing and competing in football and boxing for a while. I fell out though, I lost my grace and I turned my back on my Father. He set a path that led me back to him, I walked alot of the way and now I am trying to sprint while picking up pieces of my soul along the way.
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Love your Life
Love your Wife
And Pray God forgives you for all of your sins.
-CLB
Last Updated: Sep 8, 2009 9:27pm
What FAITHvsFEAR Is Up To:
Jan 2, 2010
FAITHvsFEARupdated Motivation Level from 5/10 to 10/10 and said: "My brothers keep my going."
"This is going to hurt, Chris, are you sure you want to do this?". "The Choice Is Mine And I Choose To Enjoy The Pain."
Goal (Long):
Live in the light of our Father.
Create the image that He has set for me.
Cleanse my soul and strengthen my spirit.
Love my life.
Love my wife.
Pray that the Lord forgives me for my sins.
There is something to be said about a person that chooses to give all his praise and accomplishments in the name of the Father. Because he chose faith over fear. He is a man of very little fear yet I don't know him very little, but I know that he is a God fearing man, and for that I respect him.
Why? What are the pros and cons of working out there?
It allows me time to pray and focus on what I am doing in life, the choices I have made, the choices that I seek guidance on.
- Updated Sep 11, 2009 7:54am
Do you currently have a workout partner?
Yes
Why do you like having a workout partner? What are the benefits?
My work out partner is the Holy Spirit. It keeps me focused and knows when I am about to quit, right about the time that I feel one last set left in this heart. I can feel the fight coursing through my veins and I embrase it and push it out one last time for the Father.My work out partner is the Holy Spirit. It keeps me focused and knows when I am about to quit, right about the time that I feel one last set left in this heart. I can feel the fight coursing through m...more
- Updated Sep 11, 2009 7:53am
Do you have any type of chronic disease or condition?
Yes
What is it?
The type that broke me once, and has tried to break me since I stood back up. My Faith doesn't allow me to lay down anymore.
How does fitness help you with your condition? What do you have to do differently in your program since you have this condition?
It is an outlet, what can I say. Take the anger and pain out on the weights. The more you sweat the less you bleed. It helps me become closer to the Father and to seek him. Without him, I fell to the cold ground. I looked up and finally asked to give me the strength to fight, and fight I will until he tells me that I have fought enough and I can put down my fists and finally have peace. Until that day, I'm gonna GTSUM! It is an outlet, what can I say. Take the anger and pain out on the weights. The more you sweat the less you bleed. It helps me become closer to the Father and to seek him. Without him, I fell to the ...more
Why I like this video: This video is from Facing the Giants. It was a low budget film that made huge waves in the movie world. I am very inspired by this clip because it shows that even the most broken and defeated person can be driven to exceed from what was thought "impossible", and while ecouraging others to believe. A very powerful clip.
I thought I was stronger. I thought I was smarter. I thought I had it all under control. I thought I was in control. I thought too much of myself. It has been almost a month of fighting off the elements of my condition that tax my faith, and spirit. It attacks my mental health as well as...
YOU ARE MINE NOW MY BROTHER!!
THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU BEFORE THE EARTH WAS MADE AND EVEN BEFORE THE STARS WERE EVER LIT!!! YOU ARE MY BROTHER AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE ME AT YOUR SIDE AND STAND WITH YOU AND FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET WEARY AND TIRED.... BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD AND THIS TOO... LOVE YOU BRO!!!!! I GOT YOU MAN. YOU GOT ME AND JESUS!!!!!!!
GOT YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND IN MY HEART MY BROTHER!!! FEAR NOT FOR THE LORD GO WITH THEE AND BEFORE THEE AND SHOUTS YOUR BLESSING TO THE COURNERS OF THE EARTH AND THE STARS WITNESS THE GLORY OF HIS SON CHRIS!!!! GOD IS OUR FRIEND AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US!!! I GOT YOU MAN!! I GOT ALWAYS!!
HEY CHRIS!!
THIS PIC I AM POSTING OF MY PAINTING OF THE MASSIVE WISE MEN SEEKING JESUS... IS YOU AND ME. NO MATTER THE WEAKNESS OR THE MASSIVE POWER THAT WE HAVE...IT'S NOTHING WITHOUT THE BREATH OF LIFE THAT THE FATHER IN OUR HEARTS HAS BLESSED US WITH EVERYDAY!!! NEVER TAPOUT!!!
HE WHO IS IN US IS MORE POWERFUL THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD!!!
HE LIVES IN BOTH OF US AND WE CANNOT BE BEAT...JUST TRASHED BUT NOT DESTROYED!!!
I GOT YOU IN MY PRAYERS MY BROTHER!! DON'T WORRY BOUT THAT!! I GOT YOU AND I AM NOT LETTING YOU GO!!!!!
NEVER TAPOUT!!!!
Hello brother...I'm glad to hear from you again. I am glad to hear you taking control of the situation and pushing forward. I had to preach today and the title was "There's a reason for you season" no matter the situation God's got you. SO you right, go hit that gym with your head held high and have the people at your gym wonder where you get the motivation and drive from.
hey Chris- ive been worried about you. every time i see you pic i think about how you are doing. i will keep you in my prayers! have a blessed and merry christmas!
FIGHT MY BROTHER FIGHT AND I WILL BACK YOU UP WITH PRAYER.. THE ONE THING THAT THE FALLEN ONE FEARS!!! AND I GOT LOADS OF THAT IN MY HEART MATE!!! I GOT YOU!! GET IN THE OCTOGON AND FIGHT!!!!
im glad to hear the everything is ok and that you are spending time to hear what God has to say. His voice is still and small and when we are too busy we miss it! take care, if you ever need anything, i am happy to help.
hey man hope you will add me to your mutual friends list. your physique progress really motivates me and I would like very much to follow your progress and learn from you what you did so well.
