Have you seen the new fitness center in Brick? I don't know how long it's been there but I just noticed it a couple of weeks ago. The name caught my attention. The Judgment Free Zone. Who wouldn't want to go there? I expect the gym will be successful in drawing a clientele. But will the clients stay?
What do you think the name is about? Does management want to let people know that no one at the gym will look at them critically? That they will be accepted no matter the shape or size? Or do they want everyone to come as they are, happy with themselves and see no need to change? If that's the case then, its unlikely the people will renew their membership. If we are to be completely judgment free, there is no need to improve.
I do think women are their own worst judges. I mean, who is really happy about their looks? I always wished I had long slender legs. But no amount of exercise will help that (unless someone has a stretch rack in their basement I could use). Let's just say though, for argument sake, I could have those legs. How long would it be before I was again judging my appearance based on an ideal in my imagination?
So, what do I do with my concern for my short-stubbies? Do I join a club where I can be made to feel good about myself no matter what? Somehow I don't think that will stick.
The only answer for me (and everyone) is Psalm 139:13-18.
I'd like to find a gym named, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made." I'd also like to see a woman's magazine named: "Beautiful in God's Eyes," or "Days Formed for Me."
My sisters, we are made in the image of God. We were formed in our mother's womb by the Creator of the Universe. Every part of us is tailor made to suit God's purposes. He fashioned us. We couldn't begin to count the number of thoughts He has for us. And, if we are standing in the righteousness of Christ we live in a doubly free judgment zone. God loves us as His creation and He loves each of us as His blood-bought daughter, princess, bride. That's the only opinion worth caring about.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Leah pointed that name out to me and also informed me that they spelled it wrong. I havent gotten out the dictionary yet to check the spelling but I think she is correct. She noticed it at Christmas time. How is that for an English teacher!
Just a note that I see that there is supposed to be an image on the top of the page that does not seem to show. I keep wondering what is actually there.
So did they spell it Judgement or Judgment? Because the correct spelling is without the "e"
the "missing" image is the current Women By Design graphic--it's a drawing of a heart with an architectural theme
The fitness center spells it with an e.
But, let's not judge them for it :)
Maybe it was an intentional misspell??
To funny, Gayline. "Lets not judge them for it!" (I like that)
It has no "e."
and
they have an "e!" lol
Your post was very good with or without the "e"!
blessings sisters!!
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