Ok. So the last time I posted, I was all fired up about starting the "Made to Crave" Bible study. That Bible study is precisely why I haven't posted in quite a while.
I would love to say that it was because I became so immersed in the study and the change it brought that I simply did not have time. That it what I would like to be typing at this moment.
It was actually the sting of transparency that kept me away. Truthfully, I fell quite bit behind in the study very quickly. There may even have been a couple times that a Pringles can sat open next to my Kindle as I read quickly through a chapter. Or an open sleeve of Girl Scout cookies....which should bring a smile to my face thinking if the irony of it all, but it does not.
So, embarrassing admission of initial failure aside, there was been growth for me in the less than successful attempt at this particular Bible study.
Not so long ago, the defeat of not following through on this would have weighed me down terribly. I am not satisfied that I did not stay on track with the study and materials meant to help me make healthier food choices. But, finally, He has bright me to a place where I can still hear His voice through my disappointment and defeat! Hallelujah - for real, y'all!
The journey I wanted to take in big, giant steps from point A to point B towards being smaller, healthier, and more connected to the Lord is meant (for me, personally) to be taken with baby steps along a curvy path. And all for His glory and my good!
He is teaching me so much about just how intimately He knows this woman. About how merciful He is to have a way out from under this situation that is tailor made for me that will result not only in victory, but closer relationship with Him.
He is so very good.
It is true for you too. Whatever that thing is that you just can't get a handle on, He already has success mapped out for you. On His path, while He holds your hand. The best outcome you imagine is nothing compared to what His best is for you.
Be encouraged!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Hoppin On The Train
Hey there! I have something that I am pretty excited about starting up this weekend and I want to share the info with you! Over at Proverbs 31 Ministries they are getting ready to kick off an online Bible study based on "Made To Crave" by Lysa TerKeurst. I am so looking forward to covering this material with thousands of other women from the comfort of my own home!
Why am I sharing this? The answer is two-fold really.
#1: I figure one or two of the people I know might be interested in a rocking Bible study - especially a free one.
#2: That dreaded word "accountability". I figure if I put it out there, someone might be thoughtful enough to ask about it down the road. And if someone asks, I want to have an honest answer - one that maybe even shows some physical change and spiritual growth.
'Cause let's face it....if struggles with weight and food were only about the food, they would be far easier overcome. Right?
That's why I am jumping on this opportunity to study what God has to fill me up. To discover what whole is left inside that my mind (and quite possibly the enemy) is trying to tell me can be filled with peanut butter Poptarts and Zaxby's French fries. To be an OVERCOMER! (Cue the Mandisa song in your head)
It is an embarrassing confession to make, but I have been in bondage to overeating - to the "pleasure" of indulging in food- for far too long. I am ready to take the first step to finding freedom from it. And, hopefully in the process, a more permanent and smaller dress size!
Let me know if you decide to join up too!
Why am I sharing this? The answer is two-fold really.
#1: I figure one or two of the people I know might be interested in a rocking Bible study - especially a free one.
#2: That dreaded word "accountability". I figure if I put it out there, someone might be thoughtful enough to ask about it down the road. And if someone asks, I want to have an honest answer - one that maybe even shows some physical change and spiritual growth.
'Cause let's face it....if struggles with weight and food were only about the food, they would be far easier overcome. Right?
That's why I am jumping on this opportunity to study what God has to fill me up. To discover what whole is left inside that my mind (and quite possibly the enemy) is trying to tell me can be filled with peanut butter Poptarts and Zaxby's French fries. To be an OVERCOMER! (Cue the Mandisa song in your head)
It is an embarrassing confession to make, but I have been in bondage to overeating - to the "pleasure" of indulging in food- for far too long. I am ready to take the first step to finding freedom from it. And, hopefully in the process, a more permanent and smaller dress size!
Let me know if you decide to join up too!
Monday, January 6, 2014
So Long '13
Sorry for such a long period of radio silence here. To say that the last month was c-r-a-z-y would be a slight understatement. Good crazy, not so great crazy, plain crazy crazy - it was all of it for this family of three this past holiday season.
Let me just start by saying that Santa and Mrs. Claus are a pair of big dummies. They saw fit to bring our darling girl a puppy. A sweet puppy. Our Caity girl was thrilled. But let's face it - winter is not the prime time to housebreak a pup. Nor is the Christmas season the opportune time to have to keep an eagle eye out for puddles and piles. Geez Louise....what were those two thinking?!
I got caught up in to-do lists and schedules and everything else that the world says the holidays are about. Not my personal best celebration of my Lord and Savior 's birthday. Thankfully He knew all my failures before I have even done them and chose to save me anyway. I would surely be upset if someone I loved had done my birthday the way I did this year.
So thankful He is merciful and fully understands this frail woman who is prone to chase after the wind.
We were blessed with the opportunity to watch two sweet young people make their marriage covenant as well, surrounded by friends and family. It is amazing to watch something you truly feel God has set up from before time began happen in front of you. These two special people have a beautiful life ahead of them. It's going to be a pleasure to watch it and be there with them.
That brings us to the new year. My hubs doesn't understand all the hubbub about resolutions. He says if you can't make up your mind to do it any other day of the year, what are you getting all excited about now. And, to a certain extent, he is right. The stuff worth doing shouldn't have to wait for a special day to kick off. But, I do like New Year's.
I buy in to the "fresh start" business. I make enough mistakes to need to feel like the slate here on earth has been wiped clean. So, by the grace of God, my New Year's resolution is to have a year more full of Him than ever before.
Here's to wishing us all success on that.
Let me just start by saying that Santa and Mrs. Claus are a pair of big dummies. They saw fit to bring our darling girl a puppy. A sweet puppy. Our Caity girl was thrilled. But let's face it - winter is not the prime time to housebreak a pup. Nor is the Christmas season the opportune time to have to keep an eagle eye out for puddles and piles. Geez Louise....what were those two thinking?!
I got caught up in to-do lists and schedules and everything else that the world says the holidays are about. Not my personal best celebration of my Lord and Savior 's birthday. Thankfully He knew all my failures before I have even done them and chose to save me anyway. I would surely be upset if someone I loved had done my birthday the way I did this year.
So thankful He is merciful and fully understands this frail woman who is prone to chase after the wind.
We were blessed with the opportunity to watch two sweet young people make their marriage covenant as well, surrounded by friends and family. It is amazing to watch something you truly feel God has set up from before time began happen in front of you. These two special people have a beautiful life ahead of them. It's going to be a pleasure to watch it and be there with them.
That brings us to the new year. My hubs doesn't understand all the hubbub about resolutions. He says if you can't make up your mind to do it any other day of the year, what are you getting all excited about now. And, to a certain extent, he is right. The stuff worth doing shouldn't have to wait for a special day to kick off. But, I do like New Year's.
I buy in to the "fresh start" business. I make enough mistakes to need to feel like the slate here on earth has been wiped clean. So, by the grace of God, my New Year's resolution is to have a year more full of Him than ever before.
Here's to wishing us all success on that.
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