Monday, December 6, 2010
Healthy Soul, Healthy Heart: The Goodness of the Lord
Healthy Soul, Healthy Heart: The Goodness of the Lord: "Good morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! Woohoo, it's almost Christmas time! My family and I spent the Thanksgiving holid..."
The Goodness of the Lord
Good morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ!
Woohoo, it's almost Christmas time!
My family and I spent the Thanksgiving holiday with family in Lincoln and Omaha. We had a blast! We visited the zoo and spent time laughing and catching up. Good for the heart, good for the soul.
Now, after a week of sinus infection misery and a surprise visit from my very unwelcomed wisdom tooth, I'm back in action!
God is good!
God is Good! Have you ever thought about what you have? Have you ever thought about the luxuries we have? A hot bath when ever we'd like. An indoor toilet. A fridge, and maybe a freezer, full of food. The socks that we pull from the drawer each day, the cereal we have each morning, the paper we buy with coffee, the list is long. Our lives are so good, why do we need to worry about the clothes we will wear. The size of the clothes we will wear. Why do we waste this precious time that we have been allowed by the Good Lord on meaningless things like what we will eat, one more doughnut please!
It all seems so clear when you take the world out of our lives and focus on working for God. We live in a time of convenience, don't we?
We're not out in the field each day growing and tending to our only source of food. We're not cleaning our clothes on a board in a boiling pot of water. We're not out a the crack of dawn milking our milk cows or drawing water from the well on the hill. We can hop in our car in a moment and head to the store. We can wash clothes and dishes while surfing on the net. We can dry our clothes while drying our hair. Oh man, things our good!
We have all of this extra time for God, right?! Was it easier in the quietness of turning the dirt and smelling the earth to talk to Him? Or when our cell phones are constintly ringing, the kids need dropped off to the next after school activity, at the next committee meeting, etc. Do we even hear Him?
I guess what I'm getting at is my frustration with myself, maybe you feel this way also, for letting such unimportant things get in the way of what God has called me to do! I have it made here. Food in the kitchen, my house is warm without having to worry about chopping wood, I have clothes to wear, the ability to read what ever I want, go where ever I want (church) and yet, I have wasted time worrying about weight! Worrying about what others think of me! What people will say! Or if I will fail!
OMG! We do have it so good! Praise God for His blessings on us!
Praise God that He hasn't pulled the rug out from under us! It could all be gone, you know. And then where would we be? Probably praying! Oh, then we would have time!
I don't know about you but I'm done. This world does not hold me anymore! My job is the work for the Lord. To do the best I can. The best!
He gets me first!
He put me first when His only Son, Jesus Christ died for me!
It's almost Christmas! He gets me first! The ways of the world will be put aside. I will celebrate Him!
Oh, my brothers and sisters in Christ, may you all know the wonder of our dear Lord. My heart fills with pride to know that JESUS LOVES ME! Man, my eyes are tearing knowing that His love is forever and ever, and I missed understanding that for so long.
Let's not waste any more time. Let's fight this great fight! We are more than what we have thought! We are God's beautiful creation. Let's act like it!
My love to you, my friends! And God's blessings to you I pray! Let the Good Lord bless and keep you in all your days!
Blessings ~ Becca
Woohoo, it's almost Christmas time!
My family and I spent the Thanksgiving holiday with family in Lincoln and Omaha. We had a blast! We visited the zoo and spent time laughing and catching up. Good for the heart, good for the soul.
Now, after a week of sinus infection misery and a surprise visit from my very unwelcomed wisdom tooth, I'm back in action!
God is good!
God is Good! Have you ever thought about what you have? Have you ever thought about the luxuries we have? A hot bath when ever we'd like. An indoor toilet. A fridge, and maybe a freezer, full of food. The socks that we pull from the drawer each day, the cereal we have each morning, the paper we buy with coffee, the list is long. Our lives are so good, why do we need to worry about the clothes we will wear. The size of the clothes we will wear. Why do we waste this precious time that we have been allowed by the Good Lord on meaningless things like what we will eat, one more doughnut please!
It all seems so clear when you take the world out of our lives and focus on working for God. We live in a time of convenience, don't we?
We're not out in the field each day growing and tending to our only source of food. We're not cleaning our clothes on a board in a boiling pot of water. We're not out a the crack of dawn milking our milk cows or drawing water from the well on the hill. We can hop in our car in a moment and head to the store. We can wash clothes and dishes while surfing on the net. We can dry our clothes while drying our hair. Oh man, things our good!
We have all of this extra time for God, right?! Was it easier in the quietness of turning the dirt and smelling the earth to talk to Him? Or when our cell phones are constintly ringing, the kids need dropped off to the next after school activity, at the next committee meeting, etc. Do we even hear Him?
I guess what I'm getting at is my frustration with myself, maybe you feel this way also, for letting such unimportant things get in the way of what God has called me to do! I have it made here. Food in the kitchen, my house is warm without having to worry about chopping wood, I have clothes to wear, the ability to read what ever I want, go where ever I want (church) and yet, I have wasted time worrying about weight! Worrying about what others think of me! What people will say! Or if I will fail!
OMG! We do have it so good! Praise God for His blessings on us!
Praise God that He hasn't pulled the rug out from under us! It could all be gone, you know. And then where would we be? Probably praying! Oh, then we would have time!
I don't know about you but I'm done. This world does not hold me anymore! My job is the work for the Lord. To do the best I can. The best!
He gets me first!
He put me first when His only Son, Jesus Christ died for me!
It's almost Christmas! He gets me first! The ways of the world will be put aside. I will celebrate Him!
Oh, my brothers and sisters in Christ, may you all know the wonder of our dear Lord. My heart fills with pride to know that JESUS LOVES ME! Man, my eyes are tearing knowing that His love is forever and ever, and I missed understanding that for so long.
Let's not waste any more time. Let's fight this great fight! We are more than what we have thought! We are God's beautiful creation. Let's act like it!
My love to you, my friends! And God's blessings to you I pray! Let the Good Lord bless and keep you in all your days!
Blessings ~ Becca
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thankful for everything, including the good, bad, and ugly!
Good morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! It's Thanksgiving week and I feel like a kid!! Like I'm the one getting out of school early! And I'm the one santa will be bring gifts to soon!
I'm excited about this life!! I hope you are too! Look at what we've been given! Another chance to see God's wonderful love and to live in His peace! Oh man, we have lots of bills and things up in the air, but who cares! I mean really, it will work out! Because I'm not living for myself anymore! My name is Becca, and my middle names are responsibility and respect. With those tools in hand, how can things go wrong? I have faith in my Lord, Jesus Christ! He has showed me time and time again that He is with me and will never leave me!
How precious!
What a gift!
This week, let's be giddy and thankful! Let's not worry about our pant size, the turkey and stuffing, what others are going to say about us behind our backs. Let's free ourselves from those small, insugnificant irriatants of life. Let's remember that our hearts are beating, our lungs are filling with air, we're making changes that promote healthy living and a healthy soul. Let's remember all that the Good Lord has blessed us with and gotten us through! Amen!
And to quote Joyce Meyers, "I'm not where I want to be, but praise the Lord that I'm not where I used to be!"
This is a journey. Not a short race, crash diet, etc. We are implying real life saving changes! We're refusing to live for this earth and what it says and does. We are living for God! Enthusiasticly, whole heartedly, serving others, in which, serves our wonderful Lord! Paying it forward!
There is a beautiful blanket of snow on the ground. A dusting in the trees and on the houses. Yes, the roads are icy. And we must remain mindful of our actions when out and about. But let us not miss the beauty around us. Oh, that would mean the beauty in the mirror looking back at us also! Being mindful, respectful, responsible, loving, being thankful and true happiness go hand in hand.
We might need an attitude adjustment. It's true.
We can look at our new lifestyle as a positive, renewing of life, a passport to the life that God has intended for us. We can be excited each day knowing that we can make the right choices! Being freed from the shackles of what the world says we should be! OMG! That is an awesome way to live life!
Or we can choose to hate discipline. Hate the fact that we have to be responsible and then allow others to control the choices we make and how we live. You know peer pressure! The devil comes in all shapes and sizes! He wants us to hate ourselves. He wants us to believe that we're missing out if we don't have those three doughnuts each day, buy that dress in the window, watch that tv program instead exercise, if we choose to live a life God would be proud of.
That's it right there. Living a life for God instead of this world.
Boy, that makes the devil made! He hates when he can't control our actions anymore! And there's nothing he can do about it! See we're in control. We have a choice!
Life or death! It really is that simple.
Oh, how I pray that you and I, my brothers and sisters in Christ, will build up our temples and prepare our hearts and minds for war. That we will continue to read our Bibles and find the time each day to praise and worship the Lord. And that we will be armed with His love and go out into the world serving the Lord and fighting evil in His name!
Oh, how I pray that you and I will not turn from our new ways of living. That we will remain strong and be a light to those around us. That we will show others the love of the Good Lord by our actions and how we live!
We have the unending love of our Father! He is proud of our accomplishments. And is always there and forever will be even if we fail!
So get up! This is your day that the Good Lord has made! Get up and live! Get out there and do your thing! Show others what the Good Lord has done for you!!!
I thank God for you all! You are my inspiration. What I want to be. You are out there truly living the life that God has promised! I look and see what the Lord has done for you, and I feel blessed! It truly is a chain reaction!
Don't give up the good fight! I love you all! Thank you for being you! God loves you and you are truly beautiful!!
May the Good Lord bless and keep you as we go our seperate ways. And may you feel His love and peace in all of your days!
Blessings to you ~ Becca
I'm excited about this life!! I hope you are too! Look at what we've been given! Another chance to see God's wonderful love and to live in His peace! Oh man, we have lots of bills and things up in the air, but who cares! I mean really, it will work out! Because I'm not living for myself anymore! My name is Becca, and my middle names are responsibility and respect. With those tools in hand, how can things go wrong? I have faith in my Lord, Jesus Christ! He has showed me time and time again that He is with me and will never leave me!
How precious!
What a gift!
This week, let's be giddy and thankful! Let's not worry about our pant size, the turkey and stuffing, what others are going to say about us behind our backs. Let's free ourselves from those small, insugnificant irriatants of life. Let's remember that our hearts are beating, our lungs are filling with air, we're making changes that promote healthy living and a healthy soul. Let's remember all that the Good Lord has blessed us with and gotten us through! Amen!
And to quote Joyce Meyers, "I'm not where I want to be, but praise the Lord that I'm not where I used to be!"
This is a journey. Not a short race, crash diet, etc. We are implying real life saving changes! We're refusing to live for this earth and what it says and does. We are living for God! Enthusiasticly, whole heartedly, serving others, in which, serves our wonderful Lord! Paying it forward!
There is a beautiful blanket of snow on the ground. A dusting in the trees and on the houses. Yes, the roads are icy. And we must remain mindful of our actions when out and about. But let us not miss the beauty around us. Oh, that would mean the beauty in the mirror looking back at us also! Being mindful, respectful, responsible, loving, being thankful and true happiness go hand in hand.
We might need an attitude adjustment. It's true.
We can look at our new lifestyle as a positive, renewing of life, a passport to the life that God has intended for us. We can be excited each day knowing that we can make the right choices! Being freed from the shackles of what the world says we should be! OMG! That is an awesome way to live life!
Or we can choose to hate discipline. Hate the fact that we have to be responsible and then allow others to control the choices we make and how we live. You know peer pressure! The devil comes in all shapes and sizes! He wants us to hate ourselves. He wants us to believe that we're missing out if we don't have those three doughnuts each day, buy that dress in the window, watch that tv program instead exercise, if we choose to live a life God would be proud of.
That's it right there. Living a life for God instead of this world.
Boy, that makes the devil made! He hates when he can't control our actions anymore! And there's nothing he can do about it! See we're in control. We have a choice!
Life or death! It really is that simple.
Oh, how I pray that you and I, my brothers and sisters in Christ, will build up our temples and prepare our hearts and minds for war. That we will continue to read our Bibles and find the time each day to praise and worship the Lord. And that we will be armed with His love and go out into the world serving the Lord and fighting evil in His name!
Oh, how I pray that you and I will not turn from our new ways of living. That we will remain strong and be a light to those around us. That we will show others the love of the Good Lord by our actions and how we live!
We have the unending love of our Father! He is proud of our accomplishments. And is always there and forever will be even if we fail!
So get up! This is your day that the Good Lord has made! Get up and live! Get out there and do your thing! Show others what the Good Lord has done for you!!!
I thank God for you all! You are my inspiration. What I want to be. You are out there truly living the life that God has promised! I look and see what the Lord has done for you, and I feel blessed! It truly is a chain reaction!
Don't give up the good fight! I love you all! Thank you for being you! God loves you and you are truly beautiful!!
May the Good Lord bless and keep you as we go our seperate ways. And may you feel His love and peace in all of your days!
Blessings to you ~ Becca
Friday, November 19, 2010
You Rock!
Good afternoon to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! How are we all doing? IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!
What a week of up and downs! Today, let's reflect, learn, and appreciate all the good that the Lord has provided. And you are a good thing!
We are so amazing! And how quickly we forget. We have a heart that beats on it's own with out us plugging it in or charging it up. Our mind is capable of remembering, adjusting, sending correspondences, and maintaining your body and itself. Amazing! We have eyes that see and that are so magnificently put together that we see a whole picture without our noses getting in the way. Our ears can hear and keep us balanced. Our noses and mouths take in air and let it out, with the help of our lungs. Which don't get me started on how awesome our lungs are. I could go on and on! God made us wonderfully! Just look at a new born baby!
God is awesome!
Science is even catching on. Slowly, but still catching on.
Faith works. And study after study proves it. Did you know that by praying and meditating we can significantly lower our blood pressure and heart rate. True! By putting our faith in God, which means worrying less, we can even improve the function of our immune system. And those who attend church on a weekly basis are more successful at quitting smoking and overcoming alcoholism. So, if God can help in these areas, He certainly can help with a life style change. And would love to help, just ask . . . ..
So, get over it! Stop with the "Well, that just can't apply to me because. . . . " or "But if they knew what I've gone through. . . . " or "But if they would change, do things differently, love me more, compliment me on my new shoes, introduce me to new colleges, buy me fancy stuff, read my mind, hug me when I need a hug, make me feel beautiful," etc. What if those things never happen? Are you prepared to stand before God and give these excuses as to way you didn't live a full filled life? We need a kick in the pants and a loud football coach to say "Get in the game!"
You rock! So live it, love it, and keep on learning about it! Do something today or this weekend that you have always wanted to do. Something that God would want you to do! Make yourself smile and God! You're breathing for a reason, so get out there and huff and puff!
Do your thing!
Love you all! May the Good Lord bless and Keep you! And remember, YOU ROCK!
Blessings ~ Becca
What a week of up and downs! Today, let's reflect, learn, and appreciate all the good that the Lord has provided. And you are a good thing!
We are so amazing! And how quickly we forget. We have a heart that beats on it's own with out us plugging it in or charging it up. Our mind is capable of remembering, adjusting, sending correspondences, and maintaining your body and itself. Amazing! We have eyes that see and that are so magnificently put together that we see a whole picture without our noses getting in the way. Our ears can hear and keep us balanced. Our noses and mouths take in air and let it out, with the help of our lungs. Which don't get me started on how awesome our lungs are. I could go on and on! God made us wonderfully! Just look at a new born baby!
God is awesome!
Science is even catching on. Slowly, but still catching on.
Faith works. And study after study proves it. Did you know that by praying and meditating we can significantly lower our blood pressure and heart rate. True! By putting our faith in God, which means worrying less, we can even improve the function of our immune system. And those who attend church on a weekly basis are more successful at quitting smoking and overcoming alcoholism. So, if God can help in these areas, He certainly can help with a life style change. And would love to help, just ask . . . ..
So, get over it! Stop with the "Well, that just can't apply to me because. . . . " or "But if they knew what I've gone through. . . . " or "But if they would change, do things differently, love me more, compliment me on my new shoes, introduce me to new colleges, buy me fancy stuff, read my mind, hug me when I need a hug, make me feel beautiful," etc. What if those things never happen? Are you prepared to stand before God and give these excuses as to way you didn't live a full filled life? We need a kick in the pants and a loud football coach to say "Get in the game!"
You rock! So live it, love it, and keep on learning about it! Do something today or this weekend that you have always wanted to do. Something that God would want you to do! Make yourself smile and God! You're breathing for a reason, so get out there and huff and puff!
Do your thing!
Love you all! May the Good Lord bless and Keep you! And remember, YOU ROCK!
Blessings ~ Becca
Thursday, November 18, 2010
How much do I love thee, Let me count the ways. . . . . .
Howdy, partners in Christ! How you all doing this fine Thursday?
Man, yesterday, I had writers block! I was more interested in finishing this new book I'm reading by Joyce Meyers. It's really good. It's call "Look Great, Feel Great." I did not finish it however. You know, priorities!
So here we go!
Weight lose to me these days is about really loving myself and doing whats right for my body, soul, spirit, and heart. It used to mean the size of jeans or comparing myself to others. There was a "mold" that I needed to fit into. But now I realize that I'm beautiful. God wants me to love myself, my whole crazy, over-the-top, caring, loving, maybe too mothering, procrastinating, sensitive, logical self!
We're supposed to be different!!
Isn't it funny that all things can be made better with love! I mean real love. Not that "making people happy, and you think you're being loving" way. But loving self, others, and what we have, etc. And doing what's right and being loving about it!! I added that last part because I have in the past felt that I could not be right and loving at the same time - hmmmmmm. Make sense? In regards to eating, I felt that if I ate the right stuff, healthy, that I was making myself miss out on all the fun. Because whether you're obese, bulimic, anorexic, an over eater, you think about food all the time. Especially when you're on a diet. How mean!
So re-wire! Eating healthy is loving, eating healthy is loving, eating healthy is loving. Okay, you and I both get the picture.
This world has made things so messed up. We can't possibly have fun if we're not drinking tons and getting drunk! We can't possibly have a family celebration without gorging ourselves with food! Everything in moderation, whatever! Come on, use your credit card. And don't worry about it. Oh, you need cash now. Bring me your pay stub and I'll give you a loan. I want, I want, I want......
The Good Lord warned us about this very thing. Remember, He said don't put your trust in people or this world. Have you ever seen that movie, "Fallen?" Well, it's about an evil spirit that can only stay in this world by inhabiting in a living thing like a human or animal. The evil spirit can then move through people to get to other people by a simple touch. Now, I'm not confirming or disputing that there are evil spirits out there. All I'm saying is that the truth is only through God. Trust and faith are a need in this world. You should never give up on others. But God is the only one we can truly count on.
He gave us a perfect book of instructions. Right? And it says to not worry, don't stress. Live your life following the teachings of Jesus. Trust and have faith that God knows best. That there is a season for everything. God gave us a diet to follow also. The bible says that we can eat the fruit from any tree in the garden. It also says that we are to dominate all the animals. It says not to worry about when or where your next meal will come from. To eat and drink joyfully, but to not become drunk or gorge ourselves. Not to worry about tomorrow, today has enough to worry about.
It, however, does not say to eat from every doughnut shop you come across. It doesn't say to eat artificial fruits and veggies, so why would we eat artificial colors, sugars, flavors that are in our other foods. We live in a time of true abundance. We, most of the world, don't not need to worry about food or water. So why in the heck are we eating like there's no tomorrow? We can eat and be satisfied. Don't worry about your next meal!
These are loving instructions from our Lord. By implementing them into our lives, we are honoring God and loving this temple that He has allowed us to use. And by honoring God and loving ourselves, others see that transformation and want that kind of life also! Wow! It's a snow ball!
Eating right is more than clothing. It's more than fitting in. It's more than helping our country and it's health care crisis. It's even more than our family and friends. It's about showing appreciation to God. He gave us a life. How are we going to live it?
Well, be good to yourselves today! May the Good Lord bless and keep you! And we'll talk again!
Blessings ~ Becca
Man, yesterday, I had writers block! I was more interested in finishing this new book I'm reading by Joyce Meyers. It's really good. It's call "Look Great, Feel Great." I did not finish it however. You know, priorities!
So here we go!
Weight lose to me these days is about really loving myself and doing whats right for my body, soul, spirit, and heart. It used to mean the size of jeans or comparing myself to others. There was a "mold" that I needed to fit into. But now I realize that I'm beautiful. God wants me to love myself, my whole crazy, over-the-top, caring, loving, maybe too mothering, procrastinating, sensitive, logical self!
We're supposed to be different!!
Isn't it funny that all things can be made better with love! I mean real love. Not that "making people happy, and you think you're being loving" way. But loving self, others, and what we have, etc. And doing what's right and being loving about it!! I added that last part because I have in the past felt that I could not be right and loving at the same time - hmmmmmm. Make sense? In regards to eating, I felt that if I ate the right stuff, healthy, that I was making myself miss out on all the fun. Because whether you're obese, bulimic, anorexic, an over eater, you think about food all the time. Especially when you're on a diet. How mean!
So re-wire! Eating healthy is loving, eating healthy is loving, eating healthy is loving. Okay, you and I both get the picture.
This world has made things so messed up. We can't possibly have fun if we're not drinking tons and getting drunk! We can't possibly have a family celebration without gorging ourselves with food! Everything in moderation, whatever! Come on, use your credit card. And don't worry about it. Oh, you need cash now. Bring me your pay stub and I'll give you a loan. I want, I want, I want......
The Good Lord warned us about this very thing. Remember, He said don't put your trust in people or this world. Have you ever seen that movie, "Fallen?" Well, it's about an evil spirit that can only stay in this world by inhabiting in a living thing like a human or animal. The evil spirit can then move through people to get to other people by a simple touch. Now, I'm not confirming or disputing that there are evil spirits out there. All I'm saying is that the truth is only through God. Trust and faith are a need in this world. You should never give up on others. But God is the only one we can truly count on.
He gave us a perfect book of instructions. Right? And it says to not worry, don't stress. Live your life following the teachings of Jesus. Trust and have faith that God knows best. That there is a season for everything. God gave us a diet to follow also. The bible says that we can eat the fruit from any tree in the garden. It also says that we are to dominate all the animals. It says not to worry about when or where your next meal will come from. To eat and drink joyfully, but to not become drunk or gorge ourselves. Not to worry about tomorrow, today has enough to worry about.
It, however, does not say to eat from every doughnut shop you come across. It doesn't say to eat artificial fruits and veggies, so why would we eat artificial colors, sugars, flavors that are in our other foods. We live in a time of true abundance. We, most of the world, don't not need to worry about food or water. So why in the heck are we eating like there's no tomorrow? We can eat and be satisfied. Don't worry about your next meal!
These are loving instructions from our Lord. By implementing them into our lives, we are honoring God and loving this temple that He has allowed us to use. And by honoring God and loving ourselves, others see that transformation and want that kind of life also! Wow! It's a snow ball!
Eating right is more than clothing. It's more than fitting in. It's more than helping our country and it's health care crisis. It's even more than our family and friends. It's about showing appreciation to God. He gave us a life. How are we going to live it?
Well, be good to yourselves today! May the Good Lord bless and keep you! And we'll talk again!
Blessings ~ Becca
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Love thy self!
Good morning to all of you wonderful people!
How are you doing on this journey we call life?
I am doing very well, thank you. Life has been very adventurous and inspiring! Sometimes I wonder if I'm gonna make it through, but I carry on. And now I have tools to help make the trip a lot more comfortable and joyous!
What are they do you ask?
They are the good words of the Bible. My hope and faith in Jesus Christ. And my confidence that the Good Lord will see me through! You can have these also. In fact, in order to be successful, you better get 'em!
See, there are three ways that you can go through life. One, waste it. Two, spend it. Three, invest it!
Most people, as I would have if I had not found the love of the Lord Jesus, would waste it or spend it only thinking about themselves. What about me? I should have anything I want! It's not fair! What about me? He/she should love me! Why can't I do what I want? And on, and on, and on. . . . .
Sounds like a child to me! Have you ever read the toddler's creed? What's mine is mine. What's yours is mine. If I had it earlier, it's mine. If I want it, it's mine. If a few days ago I had it, it's mine!
Wow! Kinda thought we'd all grow out of that! But usually, that's not the case. Usually we start out wanting to help someone, but it turns easily to what are they going to do for me. Or, "Why is he/she grouchy with me, don't they realize all I've done for them?" You know the routine! So do I!
But unless we learn to be a servant, I don't think we will ever find that "true" happiness!" Oh, yah, it's hard! There's selfishness all around us! But we can brake the cycle. Smiling, a warm greeting, a hug. . . . all can change the world! It's investing!
Now what does this have to do with losing weight? Well, it's simple.
By helping others and giving our life fully to the Lord, we forget about ourselves. We start doing things for others and doing things that are right! We don't worry about what we will get. And as the Bible says, we will gain everything!
Then, soon we do what's right for us! We see the beauty in ourselves. The beauty the God has always seen. Now, there is a new reason to live. Not for ourselves, not for the job, not for the paycheck, not for the food, not for the things we think we deserve. No, we live to honor God. And we find that anything that goes against the teachings of the Lord, doesn't appeal to us any more!
Sure, we're gonna make mistakes! We're human. But we'll feel those mistakes. They will hurt our spirit and soul. And we will want to learn from that. Learn and do better the next time. And always knowing that God is there cheering us on! So we carry on!
Yesterday, I wanted you to be yourself. Not to hide your faults. But to seek help! And then to help others!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
It's important to know that you are not your disease, your addiction, your habit. You are a beautiful child of God. And He loves you so very much. He wants you to have that extremely wonderful life that is full of love and peace!
It's important to know that you are not the size of your butt. Or the job that you have. Or the family history that you grow up in and out of. You are more, much more. You are not the color of your hair, the freckles on your face, the scar on your forehead. You are more! You are here for a reason!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
Today, as you go about your daily business, breathe. Breathe in the cool fall air, a new season. A new day for you! And as you walk down the street, around the office, in the store, be a blessing! You are beautiful and God loves YOU! Smile to those who you see. Let God's love flow through you and cover them! Be the light, that someone else had been for you, to help show the way!
Love you and pray for God's guidance to touch your life today! My the Good Lord bless and keep you!
Blessings ~ Becca
How are you doing on this journey we call life?
I am doing very well, thank you. Life has been very adventurous and inspiring! Sometimes I wonder if I'm gonna make it through, but I carry on. And now I have tools to help make the trip a lot more comfortable and joyous!
What are they do you ask?
They are the good words of the Bible. My hope and faith in Jesus Christ. And my confidence that the Good Lord will see me through! You can have these also. In fact, in order to be successful, you better get 'em!
See, there are three ways that you can go through life. One, waste it. Two, spend it. Three, invest it!
Most people, as I would have if I had not found the love of the Lord Jesus, would waste it or spend it only thinking about themselves. What about me? I should have anything I want! It's not fair! What about me? He/she should love me! Why can't I do what I want? And on, and on, and on. . . . .
Sounds like a child to me! Have you ever read the toddler's creed? What's mine is mine. What's yours is mine. If I had it earlier, it's mine. If I want it, it's mine. If a few days ago I had it, it's mine!
Wow! Kinda thought we'd all grow out of that! But usually, that's not the case. Usually we start out wanting to help someone, but it turns easily to what are they going to do for me. Or, "Why is he/she grouchy with me, don't they realize all I've done for them?" You know the routine! So do I!
But unless we learn to be a servant, I don't think we will ever find that "true" happiness!" Oh, yah, it's hard! There's selfishness all around us! But we can brake the cycle. Smiling, a warm greeting, a hug. . . . all can change the world! It's investing!
Now what does this have to do with losing weight? Well, it's simple.
By helping others and giving our life fully to the Lord, we forget about ourselves. We start doing things for others and doing things that are right! We don't worry about what we will get. And as the Bible says, we will gain everything!
Then, soon we do what's right for us! We see the beauty in ourselves. The beauty the God has always seen. Now, there is a new reason to live. Not for ourselves, not for the job, not for the paycheck, not for the food, not for the things we think we deserve. No, we live to honor God. And we find that anything that goes against the teachings of the Lord, doesn't appeal to us any more!
Sure, we're gonna make mistakes! We're human. But we'll feel those mistakes. They will hurt our spirit and soul. And we will want to learn from that. Learn and do better the next time. And always knowing that God is there cheering us on! So we carry on!
Yesterday, I wanted you to be yourself. Not to hide your faults. But to seek help! And then to help others!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
It's important to know that you are not your disease, your addiction, your habit. You are a beautiful child of God. And He loves you so very much. He wants you to have that extremely wonderful life that is full of love and peace!
It's important to know that you are not the size of your butt. Or the job that you have. Or the family history that you grow up in and out of. You are more, much more. You are not the color of your hair, the freckles on your face, the scar on your forehead. You are more! You are here for a reason!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
Today, as you go about your daily business, breathe. Breathe in the cool fall air, a new season. A new day for you! And as you walk down the street, around the office, in the store, be a blessing! You are beautiful and God loves YOU! Smile to those who you see. Let God's love flow through you and cover them! Be the light, that someone else had been for you, to help show the way!
Love you and pray for God's guidance to touch your life today! My the Good Lord bless and keep you!
Blessings ~ Becca
Monday, November 15, 2010
How to love your self?!
Good morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ! How are we feeling today? How was your weekend?
Mine was interesting! I came face to face with responsibility.
You know, God is pretty smart! He knows exactly what we need, even if it's painful! But, the good news is that I'm really happy that the Good Lord stepped in when He did. Before I would have figured He hated me. That I really was a good for nothin, taking up space, loser. Now, I actually feel relieved! He brought an issue out into the open for me to take responsibility for and opened communication up between my husband and I.
See, my husband didn't know how extreme my eating disorder was. I had taken it upon myself to take care of the problem without letting him in! I bought a lot of healthy stuff that I thought would help me get over the hump and all it did was charge up our credit card and upset my dear husband. Needless to say, he was very upset with my purchases and with me.
He still does not fully understand what an eating disorder is. He feels that it is a habit that can be broken. Not easily but still a habit that can be taken care of with will-power. I wish it was that easy. And I also wish that I had talked to him earlier. But really, I'm not sure if it would have helped. Really, I think this has all happened for a reason. I had, had to read books and strengthen my faith in the Good Lord. I had to go through these things in order to figure myself out. I had to learn to take responsibility and find confidence in God's love for me before jumping into the lion's den(talking to the hubby!).
The only thing I would change is the fact that the only reason my disorder came up was because he saw that I had gone over the limit on our card. I wish, and I did think about doing this, I had the nerve to just sit down with him and tell him about everything. Man, I'll be honest, I was and still am embarassed by this. It's hard to admit that your not in control of something, let alone food. And I thought he would think less of me. That he would question why he was with me. One more thing, right! But that faulty thinking got me a husband that doesn't trust me with money and thinks that I'm very irresponsible.
Yikes!
I have faith in God that everything will work out, though! I'm thankful for all the teachings I have read in the Bible about life and the decisions I make! I'm not crying in the corner, wondering if my husband is going to leave me. As I would have before. I'm not running for a bag of chips or doughnuts to ease my pain! What did I do? I woke up this morning. I exercised. The coffee was done, so I got me a cup and sat down to read my Bible! Then I kissed my husband goodbye as he left for work. Got the kids ready for school and even took the little guys to school by bike power! These are my accomplishments.
I feel terrible about the credit card. I feel worse about the fact that I did this behind my husbands back. I pray that he will forgive me and trust me again. I love him!
I know that I have to seek out help with this evil disorder by reading more, learning more, and relying on God. I know that I'm important and so is my health. As well as my families. And that it's okay to make health and wellness a priority. I just have to do it the right way!
Don't hide today, my friends! You are special! Be who you are! Don't let fear make you do something that you will regret. Don't let the fear of what others will think sabotage your efforts on being a better, healthier you! God loves you! He thinks you are top dog! Love yourself and love all those around you! Good things will happen!
Breath, pray, love! Breath, pray, love! Breath, pray, love! Doing it is easier than saying it three times fast! So do it!
Have a great Monday my friends! My the Good Lord bless and keep you!
Blessings ~ Becca
Mine was interesting! I came face to face with responsibility.
You know, God is pretty smart! He knows exactly what we need, even if it's painful! But, the good news is that I'm really happy that the Good Lord stepped in when He did. Before I would have figured He hated me. That I really was a good for nothin, taking up space, loser. Now, I actually feel relieved! He brought an issue out into the open for me to take responsibility for and opened communication up between my husband and I.
See, my husband didn't know how extreme my eating disorder was. I had taken it upon myself to take care of the problem without letting him in! I bought a lot of healthy stuff that I thought would help me get over the hump and all it did was charge up our credit card and upset my dear husband. Needless to say, he was very upset with my purchases and with me.
He still does not fully understand what an eating disorder is. He feels that it is a habit that can be broken. Not easily but still a habit that can be taken care of with will-power. I wish it was that easy. And I also wish that I had talked to him earlier. But really, I'm not sure if it would have helped. Really, I think this has all happened for a reason. I had, had to read books and strengthen my faith in the Good Lord. I had to go through these things in order to figure myself out. I had to learn to take responsibility and find confidence in God's love for me before jumping into the lion's den(talking to the hubby!).
The only thing I would change is the fact that the only reason my disorder came up was because he saw that I had gone over the limit on our card. I wish, and I did think about doing this, I had the nerve to just sit down with him and tell him about everything. Man, I'll be honest, I was and still am embarassed by this. It's hard to admit that your not in control of something, let alone food. And I thought he would think less of me. That he would question why he was with me. One more thing, right! But that faulty thinking got me a husband that doesn't trust me with money and thinks that I'm very irresponsible.
Yikes!
I have faith in God that everything will work out, though! I'm thankful for all the teachings I have read in the Bible about life and the decisions I make! I'm not crying in the corner, wondering if my husband is going to leave me. As I would have before. I'm not running for a bag of chips or doughnuts to ease my pain! What did I do? I woke up this morning. I exercised. The coffee was done, so I got me a cup and sat down to read my Bible! Then I kissed my husband goodbye as he left for work. Got the kids ready for school and even took the little guys to school by bike power! These are my accomplishments.
I feel terrible about the credit card. I feel worse about the fact that I did this behind my husbands back. I pray that he will forgive me and trust me again. I love him!
I know that I have to seek out help with this evil disorder by reading more, learning more, and relying on God. I know that I'm important and so is my health. As well as my families. And that it's okay to make health and wellness a priority. I just have to do it the right way!
Don't hide today, my friends! You are special! Be who you are! Don't let fear make you do something that you will regret. Don't let the fear of what others will think sabotage your efforts on being a better, healthier you! God loves you! He thinks you are top dog! Love yourself and love all those around you! Good things will happen!
Breath, pray, love! Breath, pray, love! Breath, pray, love! Doing it is easier than saying it three times fast! So do it!
Have a great Monday my friends! My the Good Lord bless and keep you!
Blessings ~ Becca
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