YHC was joined by 8 #HIM at the Ranch. After a brief disclaimer, here’s what we did:

The Thang

• 10 SSHs (IC)
• 10 Imperial Walkers (IC)
• 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)

Mosey to picnic tables

• 15 Irkins
• 15 Derkins
• 15 Dips

Mosey to back of the school

• 4 Corner Elevators (add 5 reps at each corner – 10, 15, 20, 25)
  • Merkins (70 total)
  • Calf Raises (70 total)
  • LBCs (70 total)
  • Overhead Claps (70 total)

Mosey to the Middle School Track

• Bo-Berry Biscuits (sprint the straights, jog the shorts add 10 Burpees each lap)
  • Total Burpees – 40

Long mosey back to COT

3 Minutes of Mary

• 10 Boxcutters (IC)
• 10 Hello Dollys (IC)
• 10 Freddy Mercurys (IC)

NMM

Thank you for the opportunity to Q this morning. It was an honor to break a sweat with you men by doing the hard thing.

Sometimes we need a reminder that success is often on the other side of fear. What is the thing that has held you back from accelerating? Is it fear of the unknown? Fear of the “what if?” Is it lack of confidence? Lack of courage? What opportunities have we missed because we were afraid of trying something?

I’m reminded of the story where Jesus walked on water. His disciples and their boat were getting tossed around by a roaring sea. They were afraid. Through the wind and rain, they saw a figure coming towards the boat. After first assuming it was a ghost, they realized it was Jesus. He told them to take courage and not be afraid. In typical Peter fashion, he replied, “If its you, tell me to come to you on the water.” Jesus replied, “Come.”

He gave no further explanation of how to go about walking on the water. Was it left foot first? Jump in? He just said, “Come.”

Peter took that step of faith and then he grew afraid. The water was deep, the waves were high, what if he drowned? As he began sinking, Jesus reached out his hand to save him.

What will it take to have water-walking faith today 2,000+ years later? Maybe its realizing that what you assume is a failure is really just an opportunity for learning. Maybe its realizing you have a support system of people who will not let you fail. Perhaps its time to reevaluate your circumstances and consider trying that new business venture. Maybe its time to have a little faith that you’re in good hands.

“Take courage. Do not be afraid.”

Italian Job