Romans 12:1 I-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Part of God's plan for us is that we fly.
1. Caterpillar
• Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us...
• Catepillars have all those legs so they can try to do everything themselves, but God wants to give us wings.
• His son learned about health at school and his son asked him if he was fat.
• Weight is a problem that you can't hide so it's a source of constant embarrassment and insecurity.
• In addition to problems, like keeps happening. Buddy lost his daughter to spinibifida and couldn't afford the funeral costs.
2. Cocoon
• Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
• God puts you in a waiting period with people who think different that you do. Buddy refers to Dolvett Quince (his trainer), Mark (another pastor), Jeremy (the biggest loser).
3. Metamorphosis
• Buddy lost 130lbs and has gone from a 5x shirt and 54 pants to a Large Shirt and 36 pants.
• He is a spokesperson for an organization that provides financing for parents who can't afford the funeral costs for their children.
• He has taken steps to sew healthy habits into his family and his community (walking with his family after dinner, health programs in local schools, etc...)
Q/A
Everyone in your family (household) has to be on the same plan.
The reveal was in the White House.
Buddy's 7-year-old didn't recognize him until he started talking. (John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.)
-- Sent from JRochelle's Palm
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