Stepping out

Inspired by Ruth's disciplined dieting, and Lutheran Chick's brilliant post on Why my Church should be more like my Gym I completed my first workout at GFitness this arvo. Like LC I have been totally impressed by the accepting welcome I received. Sure, I know there's money in it for them. But still they have been patient and gentle and non-embarrassing. All the personal details were recorded patiently without any comment or outward sign of censure. The exercise machines explained patiently without exasperation. The routine written down seriously despite being at the lowest levels and speeds. My daughter laughed when I told her my cross-trainer speed. My trainer didn't. And then today a friendly welcome and encouraging words in passing. Looking around I feel as if I single-handedly significantly raise the average age of attendees. And the weight. No matter. We are all on a path to improved fitness and wellbeing. Reminds me of the apostle Paul when he said there is no Jew or Greek, slave or free. I need to see that bigger picture as easily in the Church as I do in the Gym.