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KARATE IN OLYMPICS TOKYO 2020 - Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020. and S.L.A.P. BJJ – Blue To Purple Belt
KARATE IN OLYMPICS TOKYO 2020
- Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 karate
El Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) aprobó este miércoles por unanimidad la incorporación para los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 de 5 nuevos deportes: karate, escalada, skateboard, surf y béisbol/sóftbol. El cambio convertirá los Juegos de Tokio en "los más innovadores de la historia", según dijo el presidente del Comité Organizador, Yoshiro Mori.
A tomar en cuenta. La admisión para Tokio 2020 del nuevo bloque de deportes supondrá la incorporación a los Juegos de 18 nuevas pruebas de medalla y de 474 competidores más. Pero el cambio tiene un alcance limitado: solo es válida para los Juegos de Tokio.
A tomar en cuenta. La admisión para Tokio 2020 del nuevo bloque de deportes supondrá la incorporación a los Juegos de 18 nuevas pruebas de medalla y de 474 competidores más. Pero el cambio tiene un alcance limitado: solo es válida para los Juegos de Tokio.
S.L.A.P. BJJ – Blue To Purple Belt by Darin Reisler
About this Course
Over 100 videos. Created on the mat, refined through competition, and structured with the student in mind.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a VERY interesting martial arts discipline. Learning it… can also be interesting (and highly frustrating). The learning often jumps around quite a lot. As such, finding structure can be difficult. I like to make the analogy that the different martial arts styles are like 10,000 piece puzzles. Each puzzle creates a different picture. When you train in Kung-Fu, you tend to get puzzle piece number one on your first day. On your second day, you get puzzle piece number two, and so on. The same holds true for Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujutsu, Aikido, and most of the other martial arts. However, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you are likely to get puzzle piece number one on your first day, puzzle piece number forty-eight on your second day, and puzzle piece number eight hundred fourteen on your third day. This is why the Structured Learning Advancement Program (SLAP) for BJJ was created.
SLAP BJJ provides the student with an unparalleled level of structure and guides him or her through the learning process in a step-by-step fashion. I was thirty years old when I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and, as a traditional martial artist with black belts in several different styles, I knew what structured learning should look like. (I’ve also worked as coordinator of a college program for aspiring law enforcement professionals, and piecing together primary and secondary competency areas as they relate to learning was something I knew how to do.)
So, with a background in the martial arts and higher education, I began my BJJ training as a white belt in the system. I took copious notes during every step of the journey from white belt to black belt… for TEN YEARS! Then, I structured those notes. That’s where this curriculum comes from. Now, as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this curriculum is the compilation of everything that I had to learn at each belt level prior to advancement, and it’s the curriculum that I teach to my students. It’s notable that, prior to being given rank advancement in BJJ, I had won first place at each belt level in various tournaments before I was promoted to the next belt level.
Basically, I KNOW THIS CURRICULUM WORKS!
As an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) certified black belt instructor, my rank has been tournament tested at every level from white belt onward, and, as a black belt, I continue to compete at the local, national, and world levels. Overall, this course aims to provide a level of structure that is rarely seen in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It aims to help the student progress through primary and secondary competencies along the path to continued educational success.
BJJ has three basic components: positions, transitions, and submissions. This curriculum guides the student through those areas in an articulate fashion that helps to heighten the student’s ability to retain and utilize what is taught. Let me be straight; there is no substitute for mat time! You must have it, and you need quality instruction (preferably from an academy that is IBJJF approved, like mine is). With that said, the online instructional videos that compose this curriculum can help you, no matter your belt rank, to understand and advance your knowledge.
The requirements in BJJ are very strict, and it usually takes about ten years to go from white belt to black belt. (There are over 100 techniques in the white to blue belt curriculum, alone! These techniques are listed and you can learn them in order, or you can watch individual videos ahead or behind of the suggested order.) Every student who purchases access to the online instructional videos can download a copy of the curriculum for the belt level purchased. You can also purchase the textbooks that go along with the curriculum, Move-A-Day BJJ: A Daily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Desktop Reference, and Brazilian Jiu-JItsu: Surviving the Journey to Black Belt in either e-book or hard copy format.
My desire is to give you the ultimate experience in structured learning for BJJ.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a VERY interesting martial arts discipline. Learning it… can also be interesting (and highly frustrating). The learning often jumps around quite a lot. As such, finding structure can be difficult. I like to make the analogy that the different martial arts styles are like 10,000 piece puzzles. Each puzzle creates a different picture. When you train in Kung-Fu, you tend to get puzzle piece number one on your first day. On your second day, you get puzzle piece number two, and so on. The same holds true for Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujutsu, Aikido, and most of the other martial arts. However, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you are likely to get puzzle piece number one on your first day, puzzle piece number forty-eight on your second day, and puzzle piece number eight hundred fourteen on your third day. This is why the Structured Learning Advancement Program (SLAP) for BJJ was created.
SLAP BJJ provides the student with an unparalleled level of structure and guides him or her through the learning process in a step-by-step fashion. I was thirty years old when I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and, as a traditional martial artist with black belts in several different styles, I knew what structured learning should look like. (I’ve also worked as coordinator of a college program for aspiring law enforcement professionals, and piecing together primary and secondary competency areas as they relate to learning was something I knew how to do.)
So, with a background in the martial arts and higher education, I began my BJJ training as a white belt in the system. I took copious notes during every step of the journey from white belt to black belt… for TEN YEARS! Then, I structured those notes. That’s where this curriculum comes from. Now, as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this curriculum is the compilation of everything that I had to learn at each belt level prior to advancement, and it’s the curriculum that I teach to my students. It’s notable that, prior to being given rank advancement in BJJ, I had won first place at each belt level in various tournaments before I was promoted to the next belt level.
Basically, I KNOW THIS CURRICULUM WORKS!
As an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) certified black belt instructor, my rank has been tournament tested at every level from white belt onward, and, as a black belt, I continue to compete at the local, national, and world levels. Overall, this course aims to provide a level of structure that is rarely seen in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It aims to help the student progress through primary and secondary competencies along the path to continued educational success.
BJJ has three basic components: positions, transitions, and submissions. This curriculum guides the student through those areas in an articulate fashion that helps to heighten the student’s ability to retain and utilize what is taught. Let me be straight; there is no substitute for mat time! You must have it, and you need quality instruction (preferably from an academy that is IBJJF approved, like mine is). With that said, the online instructional videos that compose this curriculum can help you, no matter your belt rank, to understand and advance your knowledge.
The requirements in BJJ are very strict, and it usually takes about ten years to go from white belt to black belt. (There are over 100 techniques in the white to blue belt curriculum, alone! These techniques are listed and you can learn them in order, or you can watch individual videos ahead or behind of the suggested order.) Every student who purchases access to the online instructional videos can download a copy of the curriculum for the belt level purchased. You can also purchase the textbooks that go along with the curriculum, Move-A-Day BJJ: A Daily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Desktop Reference, and Brazilian Jiu-JItsu: Surviving the Journey to Black Belt in either e-book or hard copy format.
My desire is to give you the ultimate experience in structured learning for BJJ.
CoachTube-Hockey Featuring: Hockey Tactics Course
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Master the game with us on Coachtube here, or www.howtoplayhockey.ca for all the same great hockey tactic content.
Nathan Leslie
Director of Leslie Global Sports
About
Nate Leslie is a former professional hockey player turned hockey development guru. Nate has a Masters Degree of International Education from Endicott College in Madrid, Spain, speaks German, Swiss German, and French, and played 7 years of professional hockey in Europe. Nate is the owner of Leslie Global Sports with brother Boe, and the Director of the West Coast Hockey Prep Camp. Nate Leslie has helped develop countless young players and this year alone he will oversee the training of 1900 players. Nate resides in Vancouver with wife Tara and their 2 children. Nate instructs multiple hockey academies and is the on ice director of the Richmond Olympic Oval High Performance Hockey Program and mentors coaches, and implements skill development programs with minor hockey associations.
Nate and brother Boe have recently completed a documentary, funded on Kickstarter, of their coaching development initiative in Mongolia, and join the New Zealand U16 National Team coaching staff in annual development camps.
After 4 years of Junior hockey Nate played 7 professional seasons in Europe and North America including the Swiss Elite League, British Super League, and the Central Hockey League. Before moving to Vancouver in 2008 Nate spent 4 years in New York City building a hockey program in West Harlem and was the Athletic Director in the prestigious Manhattan boarding school, the Saint Thomas Choir School.
Forever a student, Nate Leslie continues to work with hockey minds, bringing in the likes of Rich Sutter, Mike Johnson, and Mark Hoilck. How to play hockey was formed by combining Nate's worldly hockey experience, and hockey development expertise, and ensures that you hit your potential.
BPI Sports-THE JAMES GRAGE FULL BODY BANDS WORKOUT CIRCUIT
BPI Sports co-founder, James Grage uses bands workouts to stay fit wherever he goes. Join him as he shows you why there’s never a good excuse to skip a workout when you have bands and a couple of good places to hang them. Watch the videos and follow along as James takes you through the paces of a total body workout using only resistance bands.
Note that James uses his signature 20-10-10-15 rep structures, training the same way he would train in the gym with weights, only with bands.
BANDS WORKOUTS TIPS:
- Shorten the band for more tension.
- Lengthen it for lighter resistance.
- Results come from those moments when you’re really uncomfortable, then having the ability to push yourself past that.
JAMES GRAGE’S SIGNATURE SET STRUCTURE:
- Set One: 20 reps – First, use a comfortable resistance that allows you to perform 20 reps with perfect form.
- Set Two: 10 Reps – Then, increase the resistance. You should be struggling to get the 10th
- Set Three: 10 reps – Maintain the resistance.
- Set Four: 15 reps – Finally, return to the original resistance. This is the sprint. Use good form and make sure you get that extra squeeze at peak contraction. Do this explosively.
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR ABS
Standing Tension Band CrunchFocus on getting that flexion in your spine. Doing these with your back straight is not going to get that optimal contraction in your abs. Think about curling forward versus coming straight forward.
Seated Reverse CrunchYou want to get that nice curl in your spine. You’ve got to round your back. Hold onto the backrest and lift your butt up and crunch up. Make sure when you’re lowering yourself down, you stop short from touching the backrest. I’m never resting, so I have constant tension.
Medicine Ball Pull Down CrunchI want to start with my arms behind me. I like bands for all exercises, all body parts, but for abs especially. There’s no substitute. It just gives you so much flexibility because I get that resistance in a horizontal plane. I can grab from behind me all the way forward to really get that peak contraction.
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR SHOULDERS
Standing Tension Band Shoulder PressAt first, just focus on getting that nice extra squeeze at the top. Then, think about all three of your contractions from the concentric, the isometric and the eccentric. Just maximizing all three. Pause at the top for a second to get the maximum squeeze.
Standing Band Rear Delt Reverse FlyYou want to focus on keeping your scapula stationary. It’s all in the arms. Focus on going out to the sides as opposed to squeezing backwards.
Side (Lateral) RaisesYou’re going to feel a little more on your anterior delt. If you want to change it, you can play with different grips. When doing a side raise, depending on where you’re gripping, it’s going to make a difference.
Upright RowsWhen I do upright rows, I know a lot of people like going really narrow, I don’t like that feeling. I feel like I get impingement. I like to go a little more natural. It’s important to get that mini isometric pause at the top.
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR BACK
Band Pull DownsAnchor the bands above your head. Just like a lat pull down, we want to focus on our elbows. Squeezing our elbows down towards our sides.
Low Row with BandsI’m focusing on not pulling my hands down. I’m thinking about pulling my elbows down and close to my body. Even though it looks very linear, like a straight line, in my mind I’m picturing more like a half circle. We’re going to superset this with a row.
Dumbbell Row Mimic with BandsWe want to mimic a low row where our elbows are coming backward. I’m going to find a place where I can anchor the band at about waist height. I’m focusing on keeping my elbows close to my sides. I’m not letting my elbows flare out. I’m keeping them tight to my sides and pulling them back. I’m focusing on really pulling my shoulder blades back together. I want to feel that nice contraction there.
High RowThe previous row we went low and we kept our elbows tight to our body. Now, we’re coming higher, just to the top of our chest, and we’re letting our elbows flare outward.
Single Arm Band “Dumbbell” RowWe’re going to mimic a dumbbell row. I’m going to mimic that same angle by stepping back and leaning forward. I’ll rest my hand on my knee and we’re going to pull back. We’re going to find that right balance. We’re going for 20 reps here. We want it to be a challenge at 15, so I’ll even adjust in the middle of my set if I have to. If I get to ten and feel it’s too easy, then I’ll go ahead and adjust my stance. When doing dumbbell rows, imagine putting that dumbbell in your back pocket.
Push DownsThis mimics a push down, so it’s the exact same movement that you do if you were to go into a gym and use a cable machine. The only difference is that little squeeze at the very end. I feel a little bit more tension with the bands than I do with the cable machine once I get to about that point.
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR BICEPS/TRICEPS
Triceps Push DownsEven though it looks like a kickback, this is more like a regular triceps push down because I’m leaning forward. If I were in the gym, this would be me just going to the cable machine and from the high pulley, doing a triceps push down.
Standing CurlWe’re going to do what would be the equivalent of a standing bar curl. Anchor the band down below. I see it as more of an easy curl because of the way your hands are positioned. They’re not flat down. You kind of have that easy curl grip going on. The advantage of an EZ curl bar is it puts your hands in a more neutral position, which I like. It’s easier on my wrists and my elbows. This is more of a neutral position and whenever I can take a neutral grip on something, I prefer to because it puts less stress on your joints.
Bands Preacher CurlBands should be anchored at elbow height. I just want a straight pull. It’s easy for me to just grab the loops because I’m not trying to angle my hands at all.
Overhead ExtensionI could do this anywhere. I could find a tree, a light post, it wouldn’t matter. This is an overhead triceps extension. You’ve got three heads to the triceps and so this is putting one of those in a stretched position when you raise your arm over your head and when you stretch a muscle just slightly you’re putting a little more tension on it.
Iso-lateral (Single Arm) CurlsI’m going to anchor the band right at elbow height. Stepping away just to get that elbow behind my body and then as I curl up, you see that rotation in my hand so that pinky comes up and the thumb goes outward.
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR CHEST
Push-ups/Decline Push-ups/Flat Push-ups with and Without BandsI started with the push-ups and went ahead and cranked out about thirty of them. With push-ups, you can change your incline or decline to focus on upper or lower chest. Use bands to increase the resistance.
Single Arm Incline PressAnchor the band in an overhead position. Do a single arm press in an inclined position in a superset combination focusing on upper chest.
Band Cable Fly (positioned low)I’m turning my body more parallel to the band because what I’m looking for in this one is range of motion. The more you can pull your arm across your body the more you can fully contract that muscle
BANDS WORKOUTS FOR LEGS
SquatFor an overhead squat, we’re going to press the band straight over our head. Make sure you have a wide enough stance and you keep your butt down and your chin up through the motion. Squat down and then explode straight back up.
Deadlifts with BandsI want to make sure I have a wide enough stance to where the band is already taut at the bottom. We’re going to drop our butt down and keep our chin up, just like in a good squat form. Keep a nice straight back, then we’re going to pull up and deadlift. Using traditional free weights, I’m going to be weakest at the bottom and strongest at the top. Because I’m using bands, I’ve got less resistance at the bottom where I’m weaker and as I stretch those bands they get harder. As I reach a stronger position, that progressive resistance with the band more closely matches my natural strength curve.
Stiff-legged Deadlift with BandsWe want to keep our back straight the entire time. That’s going to determine how far I go. That’s our range of motion and then I want to make sure that I stretch the band enough to where I’ve got tension all the way through that range of motion back up. I want you to squeeze your butt cheeks. Flex your butt as you come to the top and almost squeeze back just a hair. Straight legs down, straight back up and squeeze. I still want to control it on the eccentric, or the negative. Because we’re bending forward, we don’t want to put any unnecessary stress on our lower back. Finally, I like to control the rep speed on the way down and be more explosive on the way up.
Single Leg Squat/LungeThis is in-between a single leg squat and a lunge. This puts a ton of emphasis on the hamstrings. I’m going to get into lunge position. Make sure you get a full extension in your leg and squeeze your glutes. Instead of pushing straight up, we’re pushing backwards. You don’t just want to make sure you extend your leg, you want to extend the hip and squeeze your glutes.
For more of James’ workouts, check out: Advanced Training Techniques: Targeting the Short and Long Head of the Biceps.
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The Truth About Cancer Featuring: The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest - Episode 1
Welcome to Episode 1 of "The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest".
This Episode is about the true history of Chemotherapy and the pharmaceutical monopoly. We welcome you to watch this Episode completely free.
Our mission is to educate the world, expose lies and empower people with life-saving knowledge. Help us and share the truth, by commenting and sharing below. -------------------------------------------------- About The Truth About Cancer -------------------------------------------------- The Truth About Cancer’s mission is to inform, educate, and eradicate the pandemic of cancer in our modern world. Every single day, tens of thousands of people just like you are curing cancer (and/or preventing it) from destroying their bodies. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and educate yourself on real cancer prevention and treatments. It could save your life or the life of someone you love. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside The Truth About Cancer Docu-Series --------------------------------------------------------------------- Doctors, researchers, experts, and survivors show you exactly how to prevent and treat cancer in our 3 original docu-series: "The Quest For The Cures”, “The Quest For The Cures Continues”, “The Truth About Cancer: and A Global Quest” In our docu-series you’ll travel with Ty Bollinger who lost both his mother and father to cancer (as well as 5 other family members). Ty travels the country and the globe and sits down with the foremost doctors, researchers, experts, and cancer conquerers to find out their proven methods for preventing and treating cancer.
Our mission is to educate the world, expose lies and empower people with life-saving knowledge. Help us and share the truth, by commenting and sharing below. -------------------------------------------------- About The Truth About Cancer -------------------------------------------------- The Truth About Cancer’s mission is to inform, educate, and eradicate the pandemic of cancer in our modern world. Every single day, tens of thousands of people just like you are curing cancer (and/or preventing it) from destroying their bodies. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and educate yourself on real cancer prevention and treatments. It could save your life or the life of someone you love. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside The Truth About Cancer Docu-Series --------------------------------------------------------------------- Doctors, researchers, experts, and survivors show you exactly how to prevent and treat cancer in our 3 original docu-series: "The Quest For The Cures”, “The Quest For The Cures Continues”, “The Truth About Cancer: and A Global Quest” In our docu-series you’ll travel with Ty Bollinger who lost both his mother and father to cancer (as well as 5 other family members). Ty travels the country and the globe and sits down with the foremost doctors, researchers, experts, and cancer conquerers to find out their proven methods for preventing and treating cancer.
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About Ty Bollinger
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Ty Bollinger is a devoted husband, father, a best-selling author, and a Christian. He is also a licensed CPA, health freedom advocate, cancer researcher, former competitive bodybuilder, and author of the best-selling book "Cancer - Step Outside the Box," which has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.
After losing his mother and father and several family members to cancer, Ty’s heartbreak and grief coupled with his firm belief that chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery were the NOT the most effective treatments available for cancer patients led him on a path of discovery.
He began a quest to learn everything he possibly could about alternative cancer treatments and the medical industry. What he uncovered was shocking. On his journey, he’s interviewed cutting-edge scientists, leading alternative doctors, and groundbreaking researchers to learn about hidden alternative cancer treatments. What he uncovered help to create The Truth About Cancer and its 3 awe-inspiring docu-series’:”The Quest for The Cures”, “The Quest For The Cures Continues”, and “The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest.”
Ty has touched the hearts and changed the lives of thousands of people around the world. Ty speaks frequently at conferences, local health group meetings, churches, and is a regular guest on multiple radio and TV shows and writes for numerous magazines and websites.
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Portland Police Department Physical Fitness Test and The Benefits of Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness Requirements for Portland Police Department in Maine. The test standards are required by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. [Video Below]
The Benefits of Physical Fitness
By: Jake Dennert | |
Being physically fit takes some work, but the benefits are well worth it. You will feel better. You will look better. Your body will respond better. The benefits of physical fitness are numerous. Participating in some form of physical fitness on a regular basis will help to protect your body against disease and injury.
Your energy levels will dramatically increase and you should start to feel the difference quite soon after beginning some sort of exercise regime. When you are physically fit you will feel a release of some of your stress and be more relaxed within your body. Your body will develop muscle and your exercise performance levels should start to climb quite early on. The benefits of being physically fit will help you to be more in control of your own body. Your body will start to take on a shape and you will notice muscles and curves where you never thought were possible before. You are actually sculpting your body. Another benefit of physical fitness is what goes on internally in your body. If you are plagued by any ailments, such as a weakened cardiac system, including high blood pressure or high cholesterol, being physically fit will help with those things as well. When you are exercising you are strengthening every part of your body internally also. Being physically active will help you to trim the fat off your body. With this additional decrease in fat, and most likely loss of weight, your heart does not have to work as hard as it did prior to this. Your blood pressure and cholesterol will benefit in reduced levels.
Revolutionary Tactical Strength And Conditioning Program Provides A Simple Training Blueprint To Help Cops, Soldiers, And Prepared Citizens Gain Tactical Muscle
Physical activity will help your joints to become more flexible. If you have arthritic symptoms exercise will help to keep your joints flexible. It might take some effort to get motivated on this as when you first start to exercise you might feel some aches and pains where you never had them before. This, however, will improve as your body becomes accustomed to this increase in activity and movement. When you are physically fit your metabolism will burn your calories more efficiently. Your circulation will also improve. In addition, your oxygen levels will rise. When you are participating in any type of physical activity program it is suggested that you obtain the approval of your physician before you begin. When exercising remember that your posture is very important and core muscle control will secure that you do not injure yourself while exercising. Physical fitness benefits are abundant and you owe it to yourself to practice some sort of physical activity approximately three to four times a week for approximately 30 minutes. It does not matter what type of activity you choose. It is best to follow some sort of routine, but if you do become bored with what you have chosen just switch it up with something else. The important thing is that you are putting your body through some form of motion, which is always a healthy thing to do. If you do not use your body you will lose your muscle mass along with a decline in other areas of your body, both internally and externally, as well. Be smart and start your physical fitness program today. Your body will reward you with better health. |
Joel Osteen Recent Messages Featuring: Victoria Osteen - Be Mindful of the Words You Speak
Jesus said, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). When you get the Word of God in your mouth, you create a strong, spiritual life that will send you on the course to life. Your words will direct you beside still waters and take you to green pastures. They’ll lead you to refreshment for your soul. Let’s be very attentive to the words that we speak. Let’s remember our words are containers of power that can direct our course. We can prophesy our future.
This is message #760, "Be Mindful of the Words You Speak", by Victoria Osteen. For more inspirational messages, visit https://www.JoelOsteen.com/Messages.
Remove the Grave Clothes
by Joel Osteen
All around us are broken, hurting people whom God has put in our lives so we can help restore them. It's easy to criticize them for not making better decisions, but you don't know where you would be if you had walked in their shoes. The longer I live the less judgmental I am. I recognize everyone didn't have parents who guided them, family that supported them, teachers who poured into them, and the many opportunities and resources I've had. Life is not a level playing field. When you're tempted to judge, remind yourself that God has freely given you His mercy that you might freely give it to others. Don't be stingy with your mercy. God is counting on us to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and heal the hurting. Love heals, love restores, love lifts up.
In John 11, Jesus' friend Lazarus had been dead for four days when Jesus came to his tomb and called out in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" Instantly Lazarus was raised from the dead. The problem was that Lazarus was wrapped with grave clothes. Jesus told them, "Unwrap him and let him go." Even though Lazarus was alive, even though God had done something amazing on the inside, somebody had to take off the messy, decaying, smelly grave clothes or he would never have experienced the fullness of what God had done. Every layer they unwrapped, the stench got worse. They had to be incredibly dedicated and loving to endure all that.
There are people around us who are wearing grave clothes. God has done something on the inside, He's breathed life into them and given them purpose, but on the outside they're still bound. They have addictions and bad habits, struggle with anger and perhaps are loose in their morals. They're messy. It's tempting to think, "When they clean themselves up and it's not so stinky, I'll help them." How can they get free if nobody is willing to get dirty and remove their grave clothes?
Don't judge by appearances. Lazarus was free on the inside but bound on the outside. Just because somebody still "smells" and has issues, addictions, and makes compromises doesn't mean they're not clean on the inside. Underneath the mess there's a free person, a clean person, a forgiven person, an exceptional person, a victorious person. They're just waiting for someone who won't be put off by the outside and will help remove the grave clothes. How do you do that? By speaking faith into them—not telling them what they are but by telling them what they can become. Love them, take time to care, go out of your way to be their friend. Why don't you be the one to push them up, to see the best in them, to help them get free? You can be a grave clothes remover.Friday, April 27, 2018
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