Aug 21st, 2024

Happy Hump Day:) A weekly update on my path to becoming a provider that I hope inspires your journey. Enjoy!

1 big thing: The Psalms are So Good

Never stop praying. We can be in agony. We can feel frustrated. We can be stressed. We just need to keep praying. All of these feelings are just called "living." What makes us providers like Jesus is that we never stop praying.

• Why it matters: We can ultimately end at a place of peace as long as we keep praying and "remember his salvation by grace."
• Try reading the Psalms. They're a great book of the Bible written by real people with real challenges. They remind me there is no formula. We talk to God about the real issue. If you want some help understanding the context of the Psalms, the devotional song of Jesus is my go-to.
• Provider next step: Pray through a Psalm today. Start with Psalm 1, it's short and beautiful.

2. 🎙️ New Podcast Episode!

My Favorite Devotionals, Podcasts and Practices for Spiritual Growth. The Become a Provider podcast show continues with a new solo episode I just released. I'm going through the pillars of becoming a healthy provider, and this short episode shares some of the best books and voices that inspire my growth, such as the devotional listed above on the Psalms.

Listen or watch the video of this episode! Be sure to follow our podcast on your favorite app, and now you can also watch the interview on our CL Thomas Fellowship® YouTube channel.

3. 🏃 Running 100 Miles September 27th!

My next ultra race will be the Yeti 100. I'm back into ultra racing and punched my ticket for another 100-mile trail race on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Va. This will be my first time participating in this race.

This is just a weird part of my provider journey. Participating in these ultras pushes me mentally and physically. It's not for everyone; it is just a way I provide for myself and develop stronger habits and mindsets.

Support me. I'm always surprised when people ask how they can support me in these ultra races. Some friends are already interested in pacing and rooting me on during the event. If you want to join the race day support crew, just reply to this email. If you want to support me financially, donate to the CL Thomas Fellowship's "Provider Fund." It's a non-profit and all donations are tax deductible. We are raising funds to support people getting a chance to work with a primary care provider so your support is appreciated as always.

Thank you for the opportunity to document my provider journey. I hope it inspires you to be a servant leader like Jesus.

Bless & Protect,

Justin Thomas

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