You Have What it Takes

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Last weekend we celebrated Easter, and Easter is all about second chances. It's so much more than bunnies and spring... it's truly about changes which lead to new life. Paul, an early follower of Jesus, understood the need for second chances. His early years were punctuated with what we now call 'crimes against humanity'. And yet, Jesus captured Paul's attention and turned him around to be one of the most influential followers, preachers and writers of the Christian faith. Paul definitely knew the need for second chances.

In a letter to the early Philippian church, Paul said that through Jesus he had everything he needed to overcome the trials, and revel in the blessings, of everyday life. Paul said, "...I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Phil 4:13). Paul could boldly claim, 'I have what it takes' because of the second chances Jesus had given him.

I know I need second chances. I've been a Christ follower for over 20 years, and I'm still humbled by the forgiveness and redo's I have through Jesus. In Jesus, I have what it takes.

How about you? Maybe you need a redo, or a second chance... Just from a wellness perspective, we may need a reminder that we have what it takes. We can overcome:

• the buffet of rich, enticing foods which totally wreck our healthful, nutritional choices
• the internet and computer, to push our chair back and get us on our feet for some worthwhile activity
• the loneliness of walking our wellness journey alone, by finding a cooking or workout buddy
• the habits, distractions and poor guidance we grew up with, in exchange for wise, healthful choices which add life and energy to our days and years to our life
• the little voice that trys to tell us, 'start tomorrow', when we know there's no time like today

We may not be ready to accept the truth that we can do all things through Jesus, but we can certainly thrive in the wellness convictions of those around us and who have gone before us. From that confidence alone, we have what it takes.

By the Way

Start today making "I have what it takes" part of your wellness language. Those five simple words can revolutionize your choices, perseverance, stamina and fortitude, taking you to your next wellness step with conviction and boldness. You have what it takes.