I have struggled for my entire life in following HIS plan. I want to just shoot from the hip, throw that quick dart at a moving target before I pause and think about what I really should be doing. I'm trying to retrain myself to pause, think, let it sink in, discuss it with God, discuss it with others before I just react. This is in every area of day to day life. I don't think of myself as impulsive, yet when I think back on some major decisions, maybe I really am.
I read a really good post the other day about pausing every morning and asking for HIS favor upon our lives. And I realized, not only do I react in some decisions but I'm a reactive pray-er as well. Pausing each morning to simply thank God for his blessings, for his mercy and grace that we have all received - as unworthy as we are, and to ask for His favor upon our lives.
I would think that for the last 39 years I was a fairly devote Christian, but was I? Was I devoted enough to be worthy of any of the blessings I have received over the years? I've received plenty. I would also say I'm a thankful person, yet did I thank Him enough? I've realized in trying to "re-energize" my life (emotionally, spiritually and physically) that I was seriously lacking - not only in my nutrition and fitness - but in my daily life with God. I believe in a personal God, yet did I take time to develop that personal relationship? I hadn't, and I feel I have failed. Yet because I know He is a forgiving God, I know I can always start fresh.
Starting fresh is tough, no matter where you are starting from. Old habits die hard. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks, etc... 21 days. That's how long it takes to form a habit. So besides eating well and exercising, for the next 21 days, I will begin the day the way I should have the last 39 years. In quiet conversation with the one who has blessed my life and given me new life. And in that new life I will be re-energized. I will be stronger. I will be healthy. Not for me. But for those that depend on me day in and day out, for the ones I love, and so that I can be an ongoing example of God's loving grace and blessings. Will you take this journey with me?
Friday, May 30, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
New Blog...
I had a blog. I blogged quite a bit. Then I stopped. Actually I stopped doing a lot of things and started letting my busy life control me. I wasn't doing bad things. I was just busy. Kids, work, life, volunteering, school boards, etc... All of a sudden I realized I hadn't blogged in over TWO.YEARS.
But I feel that I am in a different place (good place) than where I was. I'm still improving, aren't we all, but I decided to start fresh with a new blog, also I cannot for the life of me get into my old blog. it's still there, but it's under my 17 year old sons gmail? Anyway, here is the link to read the old, I just unfortunately in that time have changed email and don't want to access it through my sons. Not sure how his got linked to it in the first place anyway... http://thoughtsofval.blogspot.com/
So starting fresh. I'm doing this in many areas of my life. I started as a Coach with Beachbody in April, just about 6 weeks ago. I've changed my eating and exercising habits. I used to run half marathons, but blink and TWO YEARS goes by, and I found myself with a waist bigger than that same 17 year old son (who isn't my "little" boy anymore). I've changed my daily devotions and church. I'm trying to change our spending habits. Trying to stay focused daily. Call it mid life (although I'm only 39), or call it what it really is, trying to better myself and be a better role model for my family.
I LOVE the Beachbody company and product. I've been using Shakeology and I've quit living off two pots of coffee a day. I have more energy. I've been working out instead of napping on my lunch. And I love that they are there to support other people.
I also love the new church I'm attending - shout out to Thornapple Valley Church. I love the friends that I am surrounded by and the closeness I've found with my family. Life is not perfect, but LIFE.IS.GOOD! I won't wait another two years to blog, so I hope you'll follow my journey to stay ENERGIZED FOR LIFE!
But I feel that I am in a different place (good place) than where I was. I'm still improving, aren't we all, but I decided to start fresh with a new blog, also I cannot for the life of me get into my old blog. it's still there, but it's under my 17 year old sons gmail? Anyway, here is the link to read the old, I just unfortunately in that time have changed email and don't want to access it through my sons. Not sure how his got linked to it in the first place anyway... http://thoughtsofval.blogspot.com/
So starting fresh. I'm doing this in many areas of my life. I started as a Coach with Beachbody in April, just about 6 weeks ago. I've changed my eating and exercising habits. I used to run half marathons, but blink and TWO YEARS goes by, and I found myself with a waist bigger than that same 17 year old son (who isn't my "little" boy anymore). I've changed my daily devotions and church. I'm trying to change our spending habits. Trying to stay focused daily. Call it mid life (although I'm only 39), or call it what it really is, trying to better myself and be a better role model for my family.
I LOVE the Beachbody company and product. I've been using Shakeology and I've quit living off two pots of coffee a day. I have more energy. I've been working out instead of napping on my lunch. And I love that they are there to support other people.
I also love the new church I'm attending - shout out to Thornapple Valley Church. I love the friends that I am surrounded by and the closeness I've found with my family. Life is not perfect, but LIFE.IS.GOOD! I won't wait another two years to blog, so I hope you'll follow my journey to stay ENERGIZED FOR LIFE!
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