Hold On!

By Randy McNeely

In these uncertain times, both politically, temporally, economically, and especially spiritually it is easy to get down and discouraged. What a blessing it is to know that when we feel down or depressed we can turn to the Lord Jesus Christ for help. He it is who to whom we can lay down our burden and bear a song away. He knows our needs. He knows our fear, uncertainty, and doubt. He knows that Satan's evil grows stronger in the world and that mists of darkness swirl all about us. Yet through that darkness, even through all darkness, the light of His countenance breaks forth, even as the rays of the sun pierce the fiercest thunderstorm, and through the halls of time we can still hear his meek, yet powerful, voice say "Be not afraid, only believe."

The following video displays what I'm trying to say, much better than my words above.

Up and At It

By Randy McNeely

Another new day and another opportunity to exercise. Same struggles with mind over mattress as usual. However, I have extra incentive now. I did my official weigh in last Saturday for the Weight Loss For Charity Fundraiser I organized. I weighed in, with my clothes on, at 249 pounds. The goal is to lose 40 pounds by June 4th. Great ambitions. Great expectations. Lots of hard work. I can do it, with the Lord's help. I know I can.

I worked my legs and abs today, as well as jogging in between exercises. I exercised for 30 minutes! Yea!

Now, to all of you out there trying and feeling discouraged, I say the immortal words of Winston Churchill; "Never, never, never give up!" To those who fear and doubt, I add the eternal words of the savior, "Be not afraid, only believe."