“I do 5 sit-ups every morning. May not sound like much, but
there’s only so many times you can hit the snooze button”- Unknown
“If swimming is such a good way to stay in shape; Explain
whales…” Unknown
“I was just wondering how skinny I’d
be if I had to pedal to keep the computer on?” – Unknown
My morning workout at the Rec Center could have taken place
in a skit from Saturday Night Live. I’ve
never experienced anything like it.
I am
low-key and ultra focused so I mind my own business, wave to a few familiar
faces, and keep my nose to the ground and get it done quickly so I can get out
of there usually as the sun comes up!
Hence, it is not a social club for me. This morning’s routine took a detour. The moderate pace on my treadmill with Matt
Redman singing “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord” in my ear
seemed ordinary and then this happened.
Out of the blue I found myself sandwiched in between two
funny guys. The guy on my left asked me
if I knew how to program this thing (i.e. treadmill) and I told him I don't use the programs hoping he would leave me alone. A minute later, he began to
demonstrate how to walk on the treadmill. I just smiled thinking to myself “Pay
attention, dude, it’s what I am doing.”
Then he reached over to my machine monkeying around with my buttons to
illustrate their purpose! That’s when
he lost his balance and fell off his machine backwards. I really tried not to laugh at him. He grabbed the side rails, trying to climb
back on the fast-paced belt, his feet going everywhere.
Hmm, I regained my
composure and kicked up my speed. Then the
guy on my right began singing loudly to the song in his earphones. Hilarious!
I don’t know who these guys were or why they
were messing with me. They could have been
actors in the recent comedy skit I watched on T.V. called “The Ten Things You
Should Never Do at the Gym.” Here’s
two:
You never cross over to the next person’s
workout area and touch their equipment
You never sing
out loud to the song in your ear buds.
They invaded my space!
They crossed the boundaries of gym etiquette. Could
it be a prank? Hard to tell at this
upscale facility with all the TV’s lining the wall and high tech
equipment. A camera could be on you and
you would never know it. Paranoia set
in and I glanced around at the staff, working diligently as usual! It surprised me; it was out of the ordinary!
Have you ever had a
surprising out-of-the-ordinary experience in an ordinary routine?
But you, brothers
and sisters, are not in darkness
so that this day should surprise you like a
thief.
1
Thessalonians 5:4
We all have said it at my house at one time or another: “Today would be a great day for you to come
for me, Jesus!” We usually say it on the
bad days when life is hard, or when we’re crying or when we have to go to the
dentist!
It is settling to know that we believers, when it does happen…
when Jesus comes for us-- will not be surprised or wonder what in the world is
going on.
MY FANTASY
I fantasize about Him suddenly standing in front of me and
beckoning me to come. I’m excited to see
Him! I never wonder what is
happening! I answer with “There you are, right on time.” I follow
His lead and He takes me to be with Him and we live happily forever. Selah
We don’t know when it will happen, but scripture assures us
that it’s going to feel so right when it does!
We are expectant, not paranoid! No
pranks or hidden cameras!
In the meantime, what do we do?
We live each day for Him, serving Him and keeping a watchful eye for the
only one who can sweep us off our feet.
Maranatha.
My post links to Tell Me A True Story.
Oh, what a predicament in which you found yourself! I'd have had trouble keeping my composure after that know-it-all did his contortions! Ya think he was trying to 'hit on you' and didn't know how? :)
ReplyDeleteLove the title to this post, Mary! A few years ago I wrote something about discovering Christ in modern music; how many song lyrics could actually be considered hymns.
That's too funny! Maybe there was a hidden camera and you were on a new TV show as the victim of a funny prank... hope you were able to get through your entire workout!! Love your funny quotes at the start of your post!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a dear! I chuckled when I read of your experience with the guy on the left. I wasn't chuckling because he fell backwards off his treadmill, but because I was trying to imagine you trying hard to not laugh at him. That had to be hard!
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, it is such a joy to know that we live expectantly waiting for Jesus to come for us. THAT is the treasure!
It seems every day something out of the norm happens on the subway. I guess out of the norm is the norm on the subway. I like my structure at the gym, too. I turn on the treadmill and then it's just me and HGTV and I'm sticking with it.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at this one, Mary. Maybe one of those guys thought you were cute and was trying to break the ice???
ReplyDeleteI also think often of the Lord coming back for us. It can happen anytime. So, I try to keep my feet on the ground - but my eyes are always on the sky!
GOD BLESS!
I don't know when I have laughed so much! Enjoyed this post so much. And yes...waiting on God to say "Son, go get your children". Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteYour title had my mind humming "Here comes the sun...and I'll say...'It's alright!!!"
ReplyDeleteHilarious is right! I was cracking up with your story about those guys. I could picture them and you trying so hard not to laugh.
That was Friday night when I posted about floating to that facility I hadn't been in, in a long time. As I stepped out of my car, I was welcomed with strong gusts bringing swirling dust all over me. Worse, the clinic inside was also dusty. It had been that way even when I used to work there. I wanted to thank you and bro. Tom for praying for me. No wonder! My allergy didn't bother me. I was afraid it was gonna' get worse in that heat and windy condition. My co-workers were sneezing so much. I remained quiet all night and felt better. Thank You Lord for answering your guys' prayers. And yes, all the glory to our good Father. I'm keeping you in my prayers, too.
So, when the Son comes, I'll say...
"It's alright!"
Love and hugs to you sister Mary. You surely know how to tickle our ribs.
Some of the funniest things I've ever seen I've seen in the gym! It is sometimes the unexpected that brings light to a day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great fantasy… love it when I see that word, "Selah". It's my youngest's middle name too.
I've had days when I've quoted the old native American adage, from a Biblical perspective, "It would be a good day to die…"
Oh yes, that guy was hitting on you and it serves him right to fall on his behind. Thank you for sharing your awesome post with us here at “Tell Me a Story.”
ReplyDeleteHi; first time visiting your blog and commenting on it :) Myra (Mevely317) invited me to take a look at it. My husband and I recently moved to Prescott this past January :)
ReplyDeleteOh my with your story about the gym and your experience with those guys on your side. I think I would have been a bit perturbed about it too!
I look forward to the day of going home to Jesus. We have also said in the past "today would be a good day Lord for you to come back" when going through tough times. We're still here, so I guess he still wants us to do more work in furthering his kingdom :)
betty
Cute story....Made me smile. Hugs and wishes for a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI was just waiting for you to say that the camera crew approached and said "Smile, you're on Candid Camera". You handled it really well, I would have been trying not to laugh, just like you were.
ReplyDeleteHe's coming, that's all I really need to know. I hope it's sooner rather than later. :)
I love those funny quotes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh. Keep on sharing fun, heartwarming posts please. The world needs more of those.