Squatting, and Spiritual lifting!

[Doug Parrish]

Today I squatted. ;D

Squats:
135x10
225x5
315x2
405x1
455x1
430x2
405x3
315x3

Box squats:
225x5

Supersetted seated calf raises with each set, 200 pounds x 20 reps.

40 minutes.

Every time before I lift I close my eyes and repeat Philippians 4:13, as well as "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord," and "Do all things heartily, as unto the Lord." Today I felt like I was talking to the ceiling. So at the end of it I said, "Lord, please speak to me, and let me listen." The 455 went up like it was on springs. So I loaded the 430 and said "How many?" The still small voice said "I'll let you know." The second one went up great, but I heard the same voice say "Stop." I looked and even though the clamp was on the weight was sliding off the end of the bar. So naturally I said "Thanks!" ;D I went to 405, and at 3 heard "Stop." This continued throughout the workout. It wasn't about killer reps, or high intensity through the whole workout. The entire workout was about listening, and I was abundantly blessed!

I hope God blesses yall today as He has me!
Doug

[willbrothers]

That's a tough squat routine...sounds like you're doing well. I love that verse.

[ernie]

nice strong work..

nice verse to say also...that is one of my fav. verse to have in my head!