The Biggest Loser's Allen "Buddy" Shuh

Allen "Buddy" Shuh @ Lakewood Staff Connection

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

Set Aside EVERY Weight

Marcos Witt
September 5, 2010

Get Rid of the Weight That's Keeping us From Getting to the Finish Line

Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

° Undisciplined
Discipline: controlled behavior. Associated with being teachable and accountable.
1 Cor 9:24: You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win.

° Unfocused
Keep your eyes on the prize (not circumstances, the news, other people's opinions, etc...)
Heb 12:2: Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God.
Olympian who dropped the torch.

° Uncommitted
Commitment: sticktuitiveness
Proverbs 15:6 The lives of God-loyal people flourish; a misspent life is soon bankrupt.

° Sin: My personal stuff that I don't really share with anyone.
Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

-- Sent from JRochelle's Palm Pre