The snatch is one of the hardest moves in CrossFit because it requires one to fling weight overhead in one movement with a wide grip on the bar. Once a squat is added to that, I'm lost. In the past, I would fling the bar overhead using the muscles in my arms and shoulders. The bar was all over the place and the first time I tried this move I could only lift 35 to 45 pounds. I also used my hips to drive the bar up which is a different lift entirely. I was completely surprised when Coach Husky broke the movement down and I realized that my arms were not the focus of the lift but the jump is. I was focused on the wrong movement the whole time! Once I added the jump, the weight was a lot easier to lift.
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.
Recently I learned this lesson when it comes to my job. For some strange reason, this year has been tough for me to manage. The lessons I've used before weren't working out like I remembered, the kids are more talkative and I could not catch up with all the work that is required for a teacher. There were many days I wanted to cry after my second class and left work feeling so defeated. My focus was not on the lessons or the kids but on what I will be doing next year. It wasn't on the present.
What clicked was during practice for the worship team when the phrase "God wants you to chase after Him" was said. I felt like a chicken with my head cut off, a deer in the headlights and lost in the Bermuda Triangle with no way out until... I changed my focus. My mornings are filled pouring over the word of God (The Bible) and singing songs of praise. Yesterday was the first day at work that I had a smile on my face and didn't feel that dreaded feeling of being there. It wasn't a piece of cake but it was different. I was focused on the One who gives peace, joy and love and that changed everything. What we focus on makes a huge difference and I'm living proof:)
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