329 - The Calling Of God

The PowerBreak Podcast

Program 329 – SHOW NOTES (2024 – 49)

Show date – December 10, 2024

THE Q&A FORMAT

  1. OPEN with Tease

(Bob) “This is the PowerBreak Podcast, number 329 titled:

“The Calling From God”

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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.

 

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  1. TRANSITION

BB –  We are talking today about “The Calling From God”

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

 

  1. Bob – POINT: What a great thought that God calls each of us individually.

 

1 Peter 2:9 (ESV) — 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

 

  1. TODAY --- “The calling from God”

 

  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 …

“The Calling From God”

 

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

“The Calling From God”

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 – The Power Of Gratitude –… & 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…

 

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

 

How are we supposed to respond to all the mentions of our calling from God?

 

  1. Bob

2 Thessalonians 1:11 (ESV) — 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,

Romans 11:29 (ESV) — 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Ephesians 1:18 (ESV) — 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

2 Peter 1:10 (ESV) — 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

DISCUSSION

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

How can we mentally bring ourselves to get this calling from God into our minds?

  1. Bob

1 Peter 1:2–5 (ESV) — 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Timothy 1:9–10 (ESV) — 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Philippians 3:14 (ESV) — 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Discussion

  1. Third question … Turning to the Physical

What is some holiday advice for avoiding the extra pounds that we often put on at this time of year?

  1. Bob ---
  • Keep up your training – may be less intense and often but keep it up as best you can.
  • Include some interval work on at least one day of training.
  • Lift weights or some kind of resistance training at least 2 times per week, preferably 3 X per week.
  • Focus on your nutrition so you don’t binge eat on stacks.
    1. Socialize away from the buffet or snack table.
    2. Look for healthy food options – the more you eat nutritious food, the less likely you’ll be to snack on the not so good items.
    3. Fill your plate wisely as in more of the nutritious food and less of the food that isn’t.
    4. Don’t go to a party hungry – like don’t go to the store hungry
    5. Don’t skip meals to “save up” calories – it will backfire
    6. Take care of stress or it will cause whatever you eat to turn to fat.
    7. Don’t take or keep leftover sweets. If you are throwing the party – put left over sweets in the freezer, if you are a guest – avoid accepting the extra pie to take home because you know you will eat it.
    8. Don’t be the last to leave the party and if you are hosting the party have a cut off time and politely ask people to leave.

JT’s Comments

 

Bob’s final comment – It takes discipline to … be smart about your fitness and nutrition through the holiday season but you’ll be glad you did on January 1. d

 

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 329.

 

  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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