267 - Lamenting Your Way Out Of The Pit

The PowerBreak Podcast

Program 267 – SHOW NOTES (2023 – 36)

Show date – September 26, 2023

THE Q&A FORMAT

  1. OPEN with Tease

(Bob) “This is the PowerBreak Podcast, number 267 titled:

Lamenting Your Way Out Of The Pit

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– I’m Bob Brubaker along with JT, as we hope you will stay tuned as we seek to give you a little power in this break to help you succeed in the race of life.”

  1. (JT) This is the – PowerBreak Podcast – with a focus on the spiritual, the mental, and the physical aspects – all to help you succeed in the race of life. For show notes from today’s podcast go to bobbrubaker.com and follow the link for the PowerBreak podcast.

 

  1. Welcome – Bob and JT – chit chat about life, walk with God, training, etc.

 

BB&JT: Plea and thank you for ratings and review & for spreading the word via social media and word of mouth…

BB –  We are talking today about  “Lamenting Your Way Out Of The Pit”

So JT What does that title bring up to your mind?

  1. Bob – POINT: It’s easy to fall prey to doubts and unbelief but God has provided means by which unbelief can be overcome…

 

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) — 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

 

  1. JT ------ OK THEN LET’S TALK SOME MORE ABOUT THAT as we bring up… WHAT’S NEW –  as we open Bob’s recent blog from bobbrubaker.com …

“Lamenting Your Way Out Of The Pit”

  1. Presentation and discussion of Bob’s published article,
  • Bob and JT discuss highlights of the PowerBreak blog

“Lamenting Your Way Out Of The Pit”

Bob concludes with “The PowerBreak blog is found at bobbrubaker.com”             ((((:03 PAUSE))))

 

  1. JT – What’s happening Bob? What would you like our listeners to know about this week?

 

  1. Bob – Basic Prayer Training –… & Sermon link on the website.

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  1. JT – This is the PowerBreak Podcast, I’m JT along with Bob Brubaker and this is the  –– time for some questions and answers. Feel free to submit your questions by EMAIL TO JT@bobbrubaker.com and we’ll get to the answer on an upcoming PowerBreak. Podcast…

 

  1. JT – Question ONE - FROM THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE….

 

You seem to talk about lamenting often, although I think this is the first time I’ve seen it in a blog. First, why are you so passionate about lamenting and secondly explain how this concept is to be used.

 

  1. Bob & JT discuss

 

First -- preaching through Psalms - coming across a lament and not knowing how to handle it… praying for guidance and God provided… recommendation of resources which I devoured in my preparation to preach and seeing how people responded to the practical application to using God’s spiritual means to minister to them when in the pit of life.

Secondly, the concept of lament is used whenever  you in despair, grief, suffering, etc. You don’t have to remain in the pit…. Lament your way out. The four parts are addressing God, an honest complaint about the situation, an honest request, and a word of trust that God has complete control and you trust Him. I can’t explain it, I just know it helps to find words to go along with feelings when you lament. It seems to open the flood gate of God’s ministry of comfort and encouragement. Of course like any spiritual discipline, the more you put into it the more you seem to get out of it.

 

My regret is not having been taught anything about this in preparation for ministry and for it taking so long in my ministry before I saw it but God is sovereign and His timing is perfect.

 

  1. JT – Question Two… “FROM THE MENTAL ASPECT”

 

How should we mentally look at lamenting? Isn’t a complaint a complaint?

  1. Bob & JT discuss

 

Actually it’s not when in a lament, it’s simply being honest with God about your situation. If you just complain, you are really accusing God of not knowing what He is doing. But in a lament, you may even come across accusing God as you complain but it’s tempered in your desire to just empty the cup of your heart of things you are harboring and He knows all about it anyway so it’s not a shock but your being honest and open with Him allows Him to them minister to your broken heart. So mentally you can look at a lament as unveiling your heart completely or as I like to say emptying the crud out of the cup so He can fill it.

 

  1. Third question … Turning to the Physical

 

Tis the fall marathon season. Since you’ve done a few, (what 30 or so??) do you have any tips on marathon nutrition.

 

 

  1. Bob & JT discuss

 

Weeks Before

  • Study the course, the nutrition on the course, and develop a plan.
  • Practice, practice, practice: Train with your race nutrition plan, train with the drinks on course, train with gels or whatever you will use.
  • Practice your breakfast plan and also the meal plan the night before. Find out what works best for you.
  • Make a reservation for dinner the night before at a place that you know is good. Don’t wait till the last moment.

Days Before

  • Buy your race nutrition, don’t wait till the last moment.
  • Increase your carbohydrate intake by eating more carbohydrate-rich (not just eating more).
  • Reduce fiber intake 1 to 2 days before the event if you often suffer from gastrointestinal problems.

Pre-Race Breakfast

  • Have your standard race breakfast that you have trained with 2.5-4 hours before.
  • Avoid high fiber, high fat and high protein foods.
  • Aim for at least 100 grams of carbohydrates.
  • Drink enough fluid and check that your urine color is light.

The Hour Before

  • Start your race fueling  5-15 min before the start (a gel with a few sips of water is an example).

During Your Marathon

  • Stick to your nutrition plan, but don’t stick to it at all costs.
  • Don’t experiment with anything new. Stick to what you have practiced.
  • Aim for 30-60 grams per hour.
  • Use sports drinks, gels, chews, and bars, depending on your personal preference. You can mix and match to achieve your carbohydrate goals.
  • Avoid high fiber fat and protein intake during the run.
  • Don’t overdrink, don’t under drink. Try to match our sweat loss or a little less. Some weight loss at the end (2% of your body weight is fine).
  • Don’t use excessive salt or electrolyte intake.

   Anything final thoughts on this JT?

 

Bob’s final comment – It takes discipline to make a plan and stick to the plan but it will pay off in the long run (teehee)

 

Point: DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE --- in all aspects of life

Closing statement Bob…. “check out today’s show notes at bobbrubaker.com and click on the PowerBreak podcast – today’s show is 267.

 

  1. JT – Submit your questions by EMAIL to JT@bobbrubaker.com and listen for OUR answer on an upcoming PowerBreak Podcast (((:03 pause)))

 

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