S - Ephesians 1:27 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ the glorious Father may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better.
O - The more I know him the more I crave him and the cravings for food won't be so strong when I'm filled with him!
A - Everything has to be about filling myself with Christ every decision every thought every desire so that my choices are his.
P- God it has been such a struggle to put away these cravings help me to desire you more so that I'm not battling these cravings but instead filled with you and no room for anything else!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
M2C day 34
Hello again!
Oh girls this day really spoke to me!
S - If you want to be perfect [whole], go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. Matthew 19:21
O - When typing this verse out, I realized something interesting. Matthew puts a comma after the word GO. He paused. He set it apart. Why is this interesting to me? Because sometimes the very first step is the hardest. Jesus is breaking it down for this rich man. First - go. Then sell your things and give to the poor.
A - What is that first step that is holding me back? Scaring me to death? That I don't feel capable of doing or don't want to do? On page 111 Lysa read my mind. She said, "It's easy to feel that our struggle with food is such an unfair deal." That is me! Maybe my first step is an attitude change. Turn my pouting into thankfulness. Thankful that I deal with food issues and not terminal illness. Thankful that I have money to buy food. Thankful that I can minister to others through food. Thankful that I have friends and family that support me in my food struggles. Thankful for knowledge and resources on healthy living. Thankful that I serve a God that cares about what I eat.
P - Lord I pray for a fresh attitude. Next time I want to have a pity party, please bring my attention back to You and what You have done for me. May I have victory in this first step so I can get on to all the rest!
Oh girls this day really spoke to me!
S - If you want to be perfect [whole], go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. Matthew 19:21
O - When typing this verse out, I realized something interesting. Matthew puts a comma after the word GO. He paused. He set it apart. Why is this interesting to me? Because sometimes the very first step is the hardest. Jesus is breaking it down for this rich man. First - go. Then sell your things and give to the poor.
A - What is that first step that is holding me back? Scaring me to death? That I don't feel capable of doing or don't want to do? On page 111 Lysa read my mind. She said, "It's easy to feel that our struggle with food is such an unfair deal." That is me! Maybe my first step is an attitude change. Turn my pouting into thankfulness. Thankful that I deal with food issues and not terminal illness. Thankful that I have money to buy food. Thankful that I can minister to others through food. Thankful that I have friends and family that support me in my food struggles. Thankful for knowledge and resources on healthy living. Thankful that I serve a God that cares about what I eat.
P - Lord I pray for a fresh attitude. Next time I want to have a pity party, please bring my attention back to You and what You have done for me. May I have victory in this first step so I can get on to all the rest!
M2C - day 33
Hi Girlz!!!
S - I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14a
O - ... made for more is Lysa's point. God loves us so much that He doesn't want to see us stay where we are. He wants the best for us.
A - The title of today, "Why Shouldn't I Indulge?" is something I have said before to myself. Actually I've said it many times before. I deserve it. It's not going to be that bad. I'll start tomorrow. But all those theories are what kept the temple from being built in Haggai (day 32). Do I want to get the job done or am i just going to bow down to my own fleshly desires? Not giving in to cravings is a spiritual matter to me. On page 106, Lysa said, "I craved, I desired, I thought about, and arranged my life around food." I can relate. Food had a much too high of priority in my life.
P - Lord please remove anything that takes away from Your place in my life. I want to honor You.
S - I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14a
O - ... made for more is Lysa's point. God loves us so much that He doesn't want to see us stay where we are. He wants the best for us.
A - The title of today, "Why Shouldn't I Indulge?" is something I have said before to myself. Actually I've said it many times before. I deserve it. It's not going to be that bad. I'll start tomorrow. But all those theories are what kept the temple from being built in Haggai (day 32). Do I want to get the job done or am i just going to bow down to my own fleshly desires? Not giving in to cravings is a spiritual matter to me. On page 106, Lysa said, "I craved, I desired, I thought about, and arranged my life around food." I can relate. Food had a much too high of priority in my life.
P - Lord please remove anything that takes away from Your place in my life. I want to honor You.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Karlyn M2C Day 33
S - Psalm 139:14A I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
O - I know I have an unhealthy physical and spiritual reliance on food.
A - I want to give my thought process to Christ and crave him more than food and need him more than food.
P - God give me strength as I let go and listen to you instead of run to food!
O - I know I have an unhealthy physical and spiritual reliance on food.
A - I want to give my thought process to Christ and crave him more than food and need him more than food.
P - God give me strength as I let go and listen to you instead of run to food!
Karlyn M2C Day 32
Good Evening! I've missed y'all! I think things are slowing down a bit. My sisters and I reached our first goal of a 5K this weekend now we are off to an 8K by the end of July. Ginny praying for your brother and aunt. Amber praying for you! Cindy and Jenifer praying for y'all too.
S - Haggai 1:10 Therefore, because of you the heaven's have withheld their dew and the earth its crops.
O - I get distracted by everything and make time for many of the wrong things.
A - Making time for spiritual exercise definitely needs to come first
P - Lord give me focus to make time for what you need me to make time for!
S - Haggai 1:10 Therefore, because of you the heaven's have withheld their dew and the earth its crops.
O - I get distracted by everything and make time for many of the wrong things.
A - Making time for spiritual exercise definitely needs to come first
P - Lord give me focus to make time for what you need me to make time for!
Ginny - M2C day 32
Good Evening Girlz!!!!
Sorry to be MIA for a little while there. No real excuse...just lazy. I've been reading, I just haven't made it to the blog to write down my thoughts. Hope you are all doing well!
S - Therefore, because of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth its crops. Haggai 1:10
O - Lately I've been doing a lot of reflection. Just about life in general. Ever have those times? I keep thinking of where I was 6 months ago, a year ago, 2 years ago, and how that compares to life now. I've realized not too much is different. In one sense, that's good. I'm happy. Life is good. But on the other hand there are things I wish were different. It's those things that I ask the Lord about. How can I change this? When I look back at this time in a year, I want things to be different. What can I do? I don't want to miss out. This story in Haggai is an excellent lesson for me. If I want things to change, then change what I am about. Where I put my focus. Where I put my efforts. Am I more concerned with making my own plans fall into place or I am open and available to whatever the Lord has for me? These people in Haggai were more about their ownselves and missed out on the blessings of the Lord.
A - Not only the world of food/exercise is it time for me to get the job done. There are other areas of life that I could seal the deal and get on with it. Time to tend to what needs tending to. I don't want to come to a year from now and realize I'm right in the same spot that I was. I want the Lord to change me.
P - Lord I pray as I begin to rebuild. As I commit to get the job done. I know You'll be with me, helping me a long the way.
Sorry to be MIA for a little while there. No real excuse...just lazy. I've been reading, I just haven't made it to the blog to write down my thoughts. Hope you are all doing well!
S - Therefore, because of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth its crops. Haggai 1:10
O - Lately I've been doing a lot of reflection. Just about life in general. Ever have those times? I keep thinking of where I was 6 months ago, a year ago, 2 years ago, and how that compares to life now. I've realized not too much is different. In one sense, that's good. I'm happy. Life is good. But on the other hand there are things I wish were different. It's those things that I ask the Lord about. How can I change this? When I look back at this time in a year, I want things to be different. What can I do? I don't want to miss out. This story in Haggai is an excellent lesson for me. If I want things to change, then change what I am about. Where I put my focus. Where I put my efforts. Am I more concerned with making my own plans fall into place or I am open and available to whatever the Lord has for me? These people in Haggai were more about their ownselves and missed out on the blessings of the Lord.
A - Not only the world of food/exercise is it time for me to get the job done. There are other areas of life that I could seal the deal and get on with it. Time to tend to what needs tending to. I don't want to come to a year from now and realize I'm right in the same spot that I was. I want the Lord to change me.
P - Lord I pray as I begin to rebuild. As I commit to get the job done. I know You'll be with me, helping me a long the way.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 26
HAAAAAAAAAPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!
Hope everyone is doing well! Today is good. Jay was out most of last week and when I left on Friday I felt like 13 million things were up in the air and there was all these loose ends. Today he is back and within 30 minutes of debriefing this morning all things are taken care of. Much better feeling :)
S - Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
O - "Whatever you do" No matter how big or small. Am I living a life committed to the Lord's authority?
A - Sometimes I run low on motivation. I want to give-in and do things the world's way, not the Bible way. But I also know and choose to believe His ways are best. They are there because they bring about the most joy.
P - Lord I pray for steadfastness. I don't want to give-in. I want to reap the harvest of those that wait and follow Your commands. I want to be committed.
I also ask that y'all pray for my brother over the next few days. He's got a big, possible life-changing decision to make and could use a lot of clarity and direction. I'll keep y'all posted. Thanks girls! Love you all!
Hope everyone is doing well! Today is good. Jay was out most of last week and when I left on Friday I felt like 13 million things were up in the air and there was all these loose ends. Today he is back and within 30 minutes of debriefing this morning all things are taken care of. Much better feeling :)
S - Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
O - "Whatever you do" No matter how big or small. Am I living a life committed to the Lord's authority?
A - Sometimes I run low on motivation. I want to give-in and do things the world's way, not the Bible way. But I also know and choose to believe His ways are best. They are there because they bring about the most joy.
P - Lord I pray for steadfastness. I don't want to give-in. I want to reap the harvest of those that wait and follow Your commands. I want to be committed.
I also ask that y'all pray for my brother over the next few days. He's got a big, possible life-changing decision to make and could use a lot of clarity and direction. I'll keep y'all posted. Thanks girls! Love you all!
Karlyn M2C Day 26
Good Monday Morning
Great relaxed weekend! Preparing for the last 3 days of preschool for Sawyer:( and 3 ball games this week!
S - Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5
O - I'm so hasteful. I don't want to wait I want results now, faster than now, and I'm impatient. If it's not fast I want to quit and walk away. This goes completely against what God created.
A - I need to cultivate his word in my heart and put it into practice so that all my plans are his and established in him and I will reap his reward. I need to work on commitment and endurance.
P - Father you know all my weaknesses and there are MANY! Help me today to plan well, work hard, and sacrifice with intention. Help me to find JOY in the waiting and not desire things to happen NOW. Show me how to grow in you during the waiting times before the results.
Great relaxed weekend! Preparing for the last 3 days of preschool for Sawyer:( and 3 ball games this week!
S - Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5
O - I'm so hasteful. I don't want to wait I want results now, faster than now, and I'm impatient. If it's not fast I want to quit and walk away. This goes completely against what God created.
A - I need to cultivate his word in my heart and put it into practice so that all my plans are his and established in him and I will reap his reward. I need to work on commitment and endurance.
P - Father you know all my weaknesses and there are MANY! Help me today to plan well, work hard, and sacrifice with intention. Help me to find JOY in the waiting and not desire things to happen NOW. Show me how to grow in you during the waiting times before the results.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 25
Hey Girlz!!!
Karlyn enjoy your calmer weekend! Amber still praying for babies! Jenifer I am so impressed with all your Pinterest projects! Cindy go to the beach for me! I've got dinner with the girls tonight, yard work pretty much all day tomorrow and then church and helping with a bridal shower Sunday. Hope everyone has lots of fun this weekend!!!
S - The truth will set you free. John 8:32
O - The world of weight loss and looking good is definitely a recipient of quick fixes! Companies are so good at adding to the truth and enticing us with the newest and best. Lysa is right. There are no quick fixes and adding to the truth gets us farther from the truth. Being grounded in the truth (yes on health facts, but more importantly God's Word) is the only way to a victorious, freedom-filled life.
A - Well, yesterday I mentioned how the Lord was teaching me "slow and steady wins the race," so you can imagine how today's reading hit me head on! Thank you Lysa for this reminder. A lot of money can be spent on wasted attempts. Consistency is the key.
P - Lord a pray for wisdom to decide what is a good use of my time and money and what is just a quick fix. Help me to invest in the tried and true and ground myself in Your truth.
Karlyn enjoy your calmer weekend! Amber still praying for babies! Jenifer I am so impressed with all your Pinterest projects! Cindy go to the beach for me! I've got dinner with the girls tonight, yard work pretty much all day tomorrow and then church and helping with a bridal shower Sunday. Hope everyone has lots of fun this weekend!!!
S - The truth will set you free. John 8:32
O - The world of weight loss and looking good is definitely a recipient of quick fixes! Companies are so good at adding to the truth and enticing us with the newest and best. Lysa is right. There are no quick fixes and adding to the truth gets us farther from the truth. Being grounded in the truth (yes on health facts, but more importantly God's Word) is the only way to a victorious, freedom-filled life.
A - Well, yesterday I mentioned how the Lord was teaching me "slow and steady wins the race," so you can imagine how today's reading hit me head on! Thank you Lysa for this reminder. A lot of money can be spent on wasted attempts. Consistency is the key.
P - Lord a pray for wisdom to decide what is a good use of my time and money and what is just a quick fix. Help me to invest in the tried and true and ground myself in Your truth.
Karlyn M2C 21-25
This week has been packed! Ready for a laid back weekend. Hope everyone has a great couple of days! Praying for y'all Amber, congratulations.
Day 22: Matthew 11:30 My yoke is easy and my burden is light. I must do all I can do. Then God will do what only He can do. I'm very aware that I'm not doing all I can do. I' just trying to get by and thats not getting it.
Day 23: Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches and glory in Christ Jesus. I'm doing way toooo much justifying and meeting my needs outside of God's will.
Day 24: I Peter 3:15A but in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Whenever I'm distracted I need to ask myself who is Lord of my life and then make the choice that God is and let his word guide me. I've got to memorize scripture in a way that it is on my tongue
Lord please help me to put these principles into practice and it be on my mind all day. I want to honor you with all I am. I want to be set apart for you.
Day 22: Matthew 11:30 My yoke is easy and my burden is light. I must do all I can do. Then God will do what only He can do. I'm very aware that I'm not doing all I can do. I' just trying to get by and thats not getting it.
Day 23: Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches and glory in Christ Jesus. I'm doing way toooo much justifying and meeting my needs outside of God's will.
Day 24: I Peter 3:15A but in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Whenever I'm distracted I need to ask myself who is Lord of my life and then make the choice that God is and let his word guide me. I've got to memorize scripture in a way that it is on my tongue
Lord please help me to put these principles into practice and it be on my mind all day. I want to honor you with all I am. I want to be set apart for you.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 24
Good Morning Girlz!!!
Congratulations Amber!!! So glad the twins are here! I'll be praying for you all!
S - But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15a
O - May my whole being point to You.
A - Lysa talks about turning our cravings and distractions into a vehicle that points to God. Right now the Lord is teaching me a lot about "slow and steady wins the race." I get tempted to rush or find a quick fix, but instead I must find that peace of honoring Him and working hard to accomplish a goal.
P - Lord I pray for perseverance to be a good steward of the time and resources You have given me. At times when I am tempted to give in, I pray my heart turns to You and Your commands.
Congratulations Amber!!! So glad the twins are here! I'll be praying for you all!
S - But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15a
O - May my whole being point to You.
A - Lysa talks about turning our cravings and distractions into a vehicle that points to God. Right now the Lord is teaching me a lot about "slow and steady wins the race." I get tempted to rush or find a quick fix, but instead I must find that peace of honoring Him and working hard to accomplish a goal.
P - Lord I pray for perseverance to be a good steward of the time and resources You have given me. At times when I am tempted to give in, I pray my heart turns to You and Your commands.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 21
Good afternoon Girlz!
S - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
O - God wants me to be thankful.
A - To say I don't feel victorious today would be an understatement. Instead I feel like I am messing everything up and the harder I try the farther I go down the wrong road. So, if I take Lysa's advice and apply 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 then I should be looking for the good and rejoicing.
P - Lord it doesn't take long for me to look around and know You have blessed me and brought many good things into my life. Thank You for those. Forgive me for days when I don't feel like rejoicing. You have given Your life for me. You have saved me and secured my eternity. I have many reasons to say Thank You.
S - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
O - God wants me to be thankful.
A - To say I don't feel victorious today would be an understatement. Instead I feel like I am messing everything up and the harder I try the farther I go down the wrong road. So, if I take Lysa's advice and apply 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 then I should be looking for the good and rejoicing.
P - Lord it doesn't take long for me to look around and know You have blessed me and brought many good things into my life. Thank You for those. Forgive me for days when I don't feel like rejoicing. You have given Your life for me. You have saved me and secured my eternity. I have many reasons to say Thank You.
Karlyn M2C Day 21
we had a really nive laid back weekend with a little bit of rain! Still praying for more.
S - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18.
O - Why do I wonder what God's will is for me when this verse states it. If this was my attitude in all situations I wouldn't question what I'm supposed to do so often!
A - Intentional joy, don't search for a feeling. Turn to God in prayer not food when triggers come. Express my thankfulness to God focusing on what I have instead of what I don't.
P - God thank you for telling us what your will is. I want to be joyful today. Help me to have a mindset of prayer and thankfulness so that I don't become selfish or proud and stay focused on you! Thank you for providing a way out of our triggers.
S - Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18.
O - Why do I wonder what God's will is for me when this verse states it. If this was my attitude in all situations I wouldn't question what I'm supposed to do so often!
A - Intentional joy, don't search for a feeling. Turn to God in prayer not food when triggers come. Express my thankfulness to God focusing on what I have instead of what I don't.
P - God thank you for telling us what your will is. I want to be joyful today. Help me to have a mindset of prayer and thankfulness so that I don't become selfish or proud and stay focused on you! Thank you for providing a way out of our triggers.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Karlyn M2C Day 20
Hope everyone has the BEST weekend! We are praying for rain and it looks like we may get it! Our house has calmed down tremendously!
S - Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship!
Also Psalm 78
O - INTENTIONAL and not INTEND!!!!
A - I have great intentions all the time but I sure need to get intentional about everything God asks of me especially worshiping him with the body he created!
P - Lord help me to push the distractions aside and to worship you with all I am and all I have and show me how to break out of the rut and be intentional with what you ask of me to do!
S - Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship!
Also Psalm 78
O - INTENTIONAL and not INTEND!!!!
A - I have great intentions all the time but I sure need to get intentional about everything God asks of me especially worshiping him with the body he created!
P - Lord help me to push the distractions aside and to worship you with all I am and all I have and show me how to break out of the rut and be intentional with what you ask of me to do!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 20
Good Evening (again)! I'm doubling up tonight, because I'm not too sure how tomorrow is going to go :) Any fun weekend plans for anybody??? Amber, I think it would be a good weekend to have twins!!! Hope you all have a fun filled, restful, happy weekend. My New-Yorker parents are down at Amy's so I am flying over Saturday and back Sunday. It'll be good to see them. Happy Mother's Day to you all!!!
S - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sister, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1
O - When I sacrifice my body, I put it under God's control and authority. I want to honor Him with the gift I bring, therefore I need to take care of my physical body and be a good steward of what He has given me.
A - Ugh, this verse steps on my toes everytime I read it! To be honest, I don't think I fully "get it" because everytime I read it I end up thinking, "O.K. what can I do this time to really be healthy? What's my new goal to work towards? What can I give up? What new exercise schedule can I plan out?" Somehow I don't think God intended this verse to leads us to another to-do list or date on the calendar to get skinny by. I think it has much more to do with the heart. In all that I do (eating included) am I glorifying God? Is my main purpose to honor Him or get skinny thighs. He wants me to take care of my body. That is how I honor Him.
P - Lord, help me put pleasing You before anything else. Change my thinking that I may see this journey as a journey of knowing You better. Use this struggle to bring me to the girl You want me to be in You.
S - Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sister, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1
O - When I sacrifice my body, I put it under God's control and authority. I want to honor Him with the gift I bring, therefore I need to take care of my physical body and be a good steward of what He has given me.
A - Ugh, this verse steps on my toes everytime I read it! To be honest, I don't think I fully "get it" because everytime I read it I end up thinking, "O.K. what can I do this time to really be healthy? What's my new goal to work towards? What can I give up? What new exercise schedule can I plan out?" Somehow I don't think God intended this verse to leads us to another to-do list or date on the calendar to get skinny by. I think it has much more to do with the heart. In all that I do (eating included) am I glorifying God? Is my main purpose to honor Him or get skinny thighs. He wants me to take care of my body. That is how I honor Him.
P - Lord, help me put pleasing You before anything else. Change my thinking that I may see this journey as a journey of knowing You better. Use this struggle to bring me to the girl You want me to be in You.
Ginny - M2C day 19
Good Evening Girls!!!
S - Then Jesus said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23
O - Lysa gives us quite a challenge today. What is it that I need to distance myself from? What is that is zapping me? Taking me away from my relationship with God? Causing me to put more trust in than my Heavenly Father? What is that I need to do away with?
A - I want to be totally dependent on God. I want Him to be my first thought. My selfishness gets in the way a lot of the time. I don't always want to think about what is best for me. I want to put others first and what would make them happiest. I need to do this with my family and with my friends.
P - Lord, please open my eyes and change my heart so that I see how to bless others before being stubborn about my needs and feelings. May You be all that I desire, and may I distance myself from selfishness.
S - Then Jesus said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23
O - Lysa gives us quite a challenge today. What is it that I need to distance myself from? What is that is zapping me? Taking me away from my relationship with God? Causing me to put more trust in than my Heavenly Father? What is that I need to do away with?
A - I want to be totally dependent on God. I want Him to be my first thought. My selfishness gets in the way a lot of the time. I don't always want to think about what is best for me. I want to put others first and what would make them happiest. I need to do this with my family and with my friends.
P - Lord, please open my eyes and change my heart so that I see how to bless others before being stubborn about my needs and feelings. May You be all that I desire, and may I distance myself from selfishness.
Karlyn: M2C days 16-19
Good afternoon! Ginny praying for your consistency!
Well girlz these last 7 days have been challenging. God has been testing my character, self control, and love for him and let me tell ya I have failed miserably! I'm in need of encouragement! Ryan had Lithotripsy on Tuesday to break up kidney stone, Thea went to ER early Saturday morning with weezing, she is better, Sawyer and Knox have both had 4 days of diarrhea, I've had no self control with eating or my temper!!! And Lysa's reading and challenges have been difficult for me to put into practice, but I'm thankful for her insight.
Day 16 - God's Word is always true and I must know it even when I don't feel it. My job is to walk with him and he does the work.
Day 17 - Psalm 23 He leads me, he restores me, he guides me, he is with me, he comforts me, HE FILLS ME, HE SATISFIES ME.
Day 18- My identity is in him and not earned but unconditional. My identity begins in him before anything I do or don't do.
Day 19 - I have to distance myself from the distractors to grow close to God, I HAVE SOOO many distractors! Break old habits to create new space for growth. This will help with self control.
I'm needing to remind myself daily of these points!
God help me to not lean on myself but to trust your word and trust you and allow you to work in me and break these bad habits and fill me with growth in you! Thank you for being there when I failed this week and help me to continue to work harder at showing you to others!
Well girlz these last 7 days have been challenging. God has been testing my character, self control, and love for him and let me tell ya I have failed miserably! I'm in need of encouragement! Ryan had Lithotripsy on Tuesday to break up kidney stone, Thea went to ER early Saturday morning with weezing, she is better, Sawyer and Knox have both had 4 days of diarrhea, I've had no self control with eating or my temper!!! And Lysa's reading and challenges have been difficult for me to put into practice, but I'm thankful for her insight.
Day 16 - God's Word is always true and I must know it even when I don't feel it. My job is to walk with him and he does the work.
Day 17 - Psalm 23 He leads me, he restores me, he guides me, he is with me, he comforts me, HE FILLS ME, HE SATISFIES ME.
Day 18- My identity is in him and not earned but unconditional. My identity begins in him before anything I do or don't do.
Day 19 - I have to distance myself from the distractors to grow close to God, I HAVE SOOO many distractors! Break old habits to create new space for growth. This will help with self control.
I'm needing to remind myself daily of these points!
God help me to not lean on myself but to trust your word and trust you and allow you to work in me and break these bad habits and fill me with growth in you! Thank you for being there when I failed this week and help me to continue to work harder at showing you to others!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 17
Good Morning Girlz!!! Hope everyone is doing good!
S - Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.
O - We are barrowing trouble when we look to anything other than Jesus for satisfaction.
A - Oh girls how I needed this this morning! Satan is already attacking me and it's only 8:15!!! Satan gets in my mind and begins to manipulate my thoughts.
P - Lord, please take control of my thoughts and my "need to know." I trust You that You will reveal to me what I need to know, when I need to know it. May my first desire be to honor You.
Girls, I ask for prayer today. Prayers to keep going. To keep walking in the light. Sometimes it is so hard to stay constant when I'm not seeing the results...or at least the results I want. Praying for y'all too! Love you all!
S - Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.
O - We are barrowing trouble when we look to anything other than Jesus for satisfaction.
A - Oh girls how I needed this this morning! Satan is already attacking me and it's only 8:15!!! Satan gets in my mind and begins to manipulate my thoughts.
P - Lord, please take control of my thoughts and my "need to know." I trust You that You will reveal to me what I need to know, when I need to know it. May my first desire be to honor You.
Girls, I ask for prayer today. Prayers to keep going. To keep walking in the light. Sometimes it is so hard to stay constant when I'm not seeing the results...or at least the results I want. Praying for y'all too! Love you all!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 15
Good Morning Girlz!!!! It's FRIDAY!!!!!!!! Yay that Ryan's stone is small!
S - Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
O - It's almost like it's a priviledge. Since we are part of "the club." We get to focus on things above. We get to not worry about things down here. I guess I need to tap into my membership a little more and take advantage of the perks :)
A - Things above...kingdom work...bringing glory to God...being holy as He is holy...love...serving. Is this what my day really looks like, or is my mind clouded with other purposes?
P - Lord I pray that the things above would be the first on my heart and mind.
Have a good weekend everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
S - Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
O - It's almost like it's a priviledge. Since we are part of "the club." We get to focus on things above. We get to not worry about things down here. I guess I need to tap into my membership a little more and take advantage of the perks :)
A - Things above...kingdom work...bringing glory to God...being holy as He is holy...love...serving. Is this what my day really looks like, or is my mind clouded with other purposes?
P - Lord I pray that the things above would be the first on my heart and mind.
Have a good weekend everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karlyn M2C Day 15
Good Friday morning!!!
Ryan's kidney stone is small enough to pass hopefully by Monday. He's really sore and tired.
WE NEED RAIN!
Kyle graduates from college Saturday, I can't believe it!
Jenifer I'm praying for you and Dan!
S - Since then you have been raised with Christ set your hearts on things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, jot on earthly things.
O - Her thought for the day about compliments and criticisms hit me right in the heart. I don't want to be ruled by those things.
A - I want to be ruled by the TRUTH of God and let my identity be in him. I want to listen to his whispers of grace.
P - I'm praying Lysa's prayer today
Lord I struggle caring too much about the opinions of others. I beg you to please whisper words of truth into my heart and mind today. Protect me from both the bad and good opinions of others as I am reminded that only YOur opinion counts!
Ryan's kidney stone is small enough to pass hopefully by Monday. He's really sore and tired.
WE NEED RAIN!
Kyle graduates from college Saturday, I can't believe it!
Jenifer I'm praying for you and Dan!
S - Since then you have been raised with Christ set your hearts on things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, jot on earthly things.
O - Her thought for the day about compliments and criticisms hit me right in the heart. I don't want to be ruled by those things.
A - I want to be ruled by the TRUTH of God and let my identity be in him. I want to listen to his whispers of grace.
P - I'm praying Lysa's prayer today
Lord I struggle caring too much about the opinions of others. I beg you to please whisper words of truth into my heart and mind today. Protect me from both the bad and good opinions of others as I am reminded that only YOur opinion counts!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 14
Good afternoon Girlz!!!
S - I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. John 4:35
O - Don't get distracted. Open your eyes and see.
A - On page 51, Lysa says, "Only Jesus can do this." That line spoke to me today. I invest in many other things and people looking for identity and confirmation. Only Jesus can do this. I go to food for comfort. Only Jesus can do this. I try to perform well or look good to boost my self-esteem. Only Jesus can do this. Only Jesus can do this.
P - Lord forgive me for turning towards other things and people to find satisfaction. Open my eyes please that I may see the field in front of me.
S - I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. John 4:35
O - Don't get distracted. Open your eyes and see.
A - On page 51, Lysa says, "Only Jesus can do this." That line spoke to me today. I invest in many other things and people looking for identity and confirmation. Only Jesus can do this. I go to food for comfort. Only Jesus can do this. I try to perform well or look good to boost my self-esteem. Only Jesus can do this. Only Jesus can do this.
P - Lord forgive me for turning towards other things and people to find satisfaction. Open my eyes please that I may see the field in front of me.
Karlyn M2C Day 14
I feel like there are so many good lessons I need to be learning from this and I can't retain them all:)
Good Morning! We think Ryan has a kidney stone please pray that it will pass and he won't have to do Lithotripsy. He's done that before and it was miserably painful for him!
S - John 4:35B I tell you open your eyes and look at the fileds! They are ripe for harvest.
O- I want to "break free from consuming thoughts about food" and pursue God. This hits the nail on the head for me. I am consumed with thoughts of food becuase I'm allowing myself to use it to help FIX what's wrong - stress, frustrations, being happy, bored, etc.
A - God knew women would struggle with food and I'm thankful for the way he talked to the Samaritan woman to help me understand that I can only be filled by him and I can't serve him faithfully unless he is the sole thing that fills me up.
P - God please take this overwhelming desire for food to shift to an overwhelming hunger for you. I'm tired of this battle and want to look back and say thank you for helping me grow in you and away from this addiction.
Good Morning! We think Ryan has a kidney stone please pray that it will pass and he won't have to do Lithotripsy. He's done that before and it was miserably painful for him!
S - John 4:35B I tell you open your eyes and look at the fileds! They are ripe for harvest.
O- I want to "break free from consuming thoughts about food" and pursue God. This hits the nail on the head for me. I am consumed with thoughts of food becuase I'm allowing myself to use it to help FIX what's wrong - stress, frustrations, being happy, bored, etc.
A - God knew women would struggle with food and I'm thankful for the way he talked to the Samaritan woman to help me understand that I can only be filled by him and I can't serve him faithfully unless he is the sole thing that fills me up.
P - God please take this overwhelming desire for food to shift to an overwhelming hunger for you. I'm tired of this battle and want to look back and say thank you for helping me grow in you and away from this addiction.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 13
Good evening Girlz!!! Karlyn I am about to pee in my pants with excitement over your race!!! And how fun that you are doing it with your sisters!!! I will be cheering y'all on all the way from West Texas!!!
O.K. on to Lysa :)...
S - Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 1 Timothy 4:15
O - When it says "give yourself wholly to them," ... I never thought of it this way before, but yeah - don't kid yourself! Face the facts. See it for what it's worth. Don't short change reality by skipping around the truth. In other words: NO EXCUSES!!!
A - Oh girls, I am the Queen of Excuses!!! I can totally convince myself why I "deserve" that sugary treat! When I read today's entry I was reminded of where I was in life the first time I read this book. I was dealing HARD with my love of baking. Why would this be something to "deal with?" Well, because baking means sweet things...cookies, brownies, pies, gooey bars...all the yummy stuff and I loved to go to Wal-mart by all the cheap off-brand stuff, come home and let the hours pass as I baked and baked. It was fun. I was so happy just being in my kitchen. Well, the caloric intake began to out-weigh the good that was coming from these baking sprees. I was eating way too much of all these goodies. I knew this was a problem, but I didn't think it was fair! Lord, why should the one thing that brings me such joy, the one thing I can do that doesn't cost a lot of money, the one thing that entertains me, the one thing I am good at...cause such detriment to my healthy goals??? Why should this one thing, be the one thing I have to give up?
I was giving excuses so that I could continue to bake and as Lysa says on page 48, "Excuses always get me nowhere fast." Now, I still bake - it truly is something I love, but rereading this passage today made me realize just how much work the Lord has done in my life in this area - ALL GLORY TO HIM! I am not struggling with this near as much as I was almost a year ago. That is Jesus changing me and growing me. I've got a lot more to go, but I just want to stop and say THANK YOU for this victory!
P - Lord thank You, thank You, thank You for getting me through my baking issues. Thank You for caring about small things in life...like cookies and brownies...and helping me through the journey. Lord, I'm not there yet. There are many other hurtles to overcome, but I thank You for this one today. I love You!
O.K. on to Lysa :)...
S - Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 1 Timothy 4:15
O - When it says "give yourself wholly to them," ... I never thought of it this way before, but yeah - don't kid yourself! Face the facts. See it for what it's worth. Don't short change reality by skipping around the truth. In other words: NO EXCUSES!!!
A - Oh girls, I am the Queen of Excuses!!! I can totally convince myself why I "deserve" that sugary treat! When I read today's entry I was reminded of where I was in life the first time I read this book. I was dealing HARD with my love of baking. Why would this be something to "deal with?" Well, because baking means sweet things...cookies, brownies, pies, gooey bars...all the yummy stuff and I loved to go to Wal-mart by all the cheap off-brand stuff, come home and let the hours pass as I baked and baked. It was fun. I was so happy just being in my kitchen. Well, the caloric intake began to out-weigh the good that was coming from these baking sprees. I was eating way too much of all these goodies. I knew this was a problem, but I didn't think it was fair! Lord, why should the one thing that brings me such joy, the one thing I can do that doesn't cost a lot of money, the one thing that entertains me, the one thing I am good at...cause such detriment to my healthy goals??? Why should this one thing, be the one thing I have to give up?
I was giving excuses so that I could continue to bake and as Lysa says on page 48, "Excuses always get me nowhere fast." Now, I still bake - it truly is something I love, but rereading this passage today made me realize just how much work the Lord has done in my life in this area - ALL GLORY TO HIM! I am not struggling with this near as much as I was almost a year ago. That is Jesus changing me and growing me. I've got a lot more to go, but I just want to stop and say THANK YOU for this victory!
P - Lord thank You, thank You, thank You for getting me through my baking issues. Thank You for caring about small things in life...like cookies and brownies...and helping me through the journey. Lord, I'm not there yet. There are many other hurtles to overcome, but I thank You for this one today. I love You!
Karlyn M2C Day 12 & 13
Good Hump Day Morning. We have 3 t-ball games this week, 2 down and 1 to go!
My sisters and I are officially registered for St. Jude 1/2 marathon in December. Please pray that we will stay injury free and e able to accomplish this goal!
Day 12 S - Philippians 4:8 look for whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy in life
O - I have a hard time with my mind wandering and focusing on negative things.
A - I want this verse to be what my mind goes to and in turn helps me make healthier choices in my life
Day 13 S- Colossians 3:1-5 Set our minds and hearts on things above
O - This ties in to yesterday for me. When I'm focused on God my weaknesses diminish
A - When the kids make me crazy today: focus on what is lovely
When I get bad food cravings: focus on what's true and praisworthy
When my mind begins to think negative: focus on what's pure, noble, admirable, excellent, on God!
P - Lord please help me with self control in my thoughts today. Help me to focus on you and these wonderful traits instead of the negative. I can only do this in you.
My sisters and I are officially registered for St. Jude 1/2 marathon in December. Please pray that we will stay injury free and e able to accomplish this goal!
Day 12 S - Philippians 4:8 look for whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy in life
O - I have a hard time with my mind wandering and focusing on negative things.
A - I want this verse to be what my mind goes to and in turn helps me make healthier choices in my life
Day 13 S- Colossians 3:1-5 Set our minds and hearts on things above
O - This ties in to yesterday for me. When I'm focused on God my weaknesses diminish
A - When the kids make me crazy today: focus on what is lovely
When I get bad food cravings: focus on what's true and praisworthy
When my mind begins to think negative: focus on what's pure, noble, admirable, excellent, on God!
P - Lord please help me with self control in my thoughts today. Help me to focus on you and these wonderful traits instead of the negative. I can only do this in you.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Ginny - M2C day 12
Good evening Girlz!!!
S - Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8
O - He is where we should turn, not to a false comfort found in food, people, shopping, naps, and on and on and on and on.
A - The Lord has been teaching me a lot about not taking the easy route. I've got to work for what I want. Giving the minimum amount of energy towards eating healthy, work, housework, etc. is not being a good steward. I was meant to do more than just coast through. Lysa speaks a lot about keeping our eyes on the end prize and working towards that victory.
P - Lord I pray that You continue to open my eyes to areas and issues that I need to give more effort in, and that I would be determined enough to put forth the work and effort to do a job well done for Your glory.
S - Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8
O - He is where we should turn, not to a false comfort found in food, people, shopping, naps, and on and on and on and on.
A - The Lord has been teaching me a lot about not taking the easy route. I've got to work for what I want. Giving the minimum amount of energy towards eating healthy, work, housework, etc. is not being a good steward. I was meant to do more than just coast through. Lysa speaks a lot about keeping our eyes on the end prize and working towards that victory.
P - Lord I pray that You continue to open my eyes to areas and issues that I need to give more effort in, and that I would be determined enough to put forth the work and effort to do a job well done for Your glory.
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