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Gotta Come Clean - N810

After my post the other day on FB, I realize that I need to come clean about something.  I started doing it some in high school, not as much in college, then got back more into doing it since then.  I've gone through periods where I was doing it a lot more at some times than others, and actually would at times go a while without doing it all.  I've been accused of using it and even asked to distribute it a few times.  I wasn't overdoing it before so I thought I was okay, only using it when I needed it to get by and not really using it regularly. 

But three or four years ago, I began using it consistently, and haven't stopped.  Some people have said something to me about it since they noticed I was doing it more.  The effects of it are hard to hide, but it's hard to want to quit something that makes you better.  I've even shared it with some people I work out with and a few others.

So if you've been wondering where my strength comes from, there it is.  I've had a secret weapon that has given me an edge for the last few years especially.  N810.  "And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10

There are times when I feel mentally, physically, and spiritually drained, and I have to make myself slow down in those times and rest as Jesus did.  But there are also times when it's just the devil on my back and I have to call on Jesus to pull him off and lighten my load so that I can keep going.  In this passage of Nehemiah, the people had nearly lost their country, but they were on the comeback looking forward to a new beginning and that deserved celebrating.

So if you need an edge, or just need a boost to get through a hard day, start using like me.  Turn to the most affordable source of performance enhancing strength out there, the joy of the Lord!

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