Heeellllloooooooo Friends!!!
Sorry for being MIA the last week...the plague got a hold of me, making me flu-sick and took me out! I went from Monday night getting a sore throat and upset tummy to full blown body aches, runny faucets, nasty cough, headaches, and very weak muscles. YUCK!!!
Daniel Fast Week 1 REVIEW!!!
-This last week has been very long! People eating delicious candy, nachos, and all sorts of yummy in front of me...but, when my flesh is weak PRAISE THE LORD is what I must do!! Being sick during the first week of the fast, was definitely hard. I grew up with chicken noodle soup, sprite, jello, and popcicles when I was sick...couldn't do any of that...LOL. So, felt weak (well, duh I was sick), but overall am happy I kept with it! Can't wait till I can really work out! It was difficult dancing yesterday during Church. I was exhausted, but when the PrAiSe and WoRsHiP songs start, I can't help but dance!
"8. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee,
Thy face, LORD, will I seek."
The Holy Bible: King James Version. 2009 (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version.) (Ps 27:8). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
-This has been one of the scriptures that have been in my heart all week. This is something that we are to do always, not just during a fast. But, is definitely important when fasting! If you aren't seeking God, trying to grow closer to Him during a fast then it's just......DIETING! Out of all the things I am fasting for, this has to be the number 1, numero UNO!!! I want nothing more than to grow closer to Him! Spend time with Him!! Seeking Him in EVERYTHING I am doing! Not just on Sundays...
-When I get a chance I will post a blog with my favorite recipes so far for the Daniel Fast. Including some delicious homemade vegetable soup, fry's, and a delicious salad with beans/jalapenos and a whole lotta yummy!!!
Gotta get ready for work. Have a blessed day!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
fast, fasT, faST, fAST, FAST!!!!! Here I come!!
So, the long awaited 21 Day Daniel Fast has finally arrived! I am so excited for this, more than any time before! There's so much that I am expecting, but I don't want to keep God in a box. I desire everything that God has for me! It reminds me of this book I am reading, "Take My Heart, Oh God." The passage for October 8 opens with this great quote by Teresa of Avila:
"But He will not reveal Himself openly and communicate His glories and bestow His treasures save on those who He knows greatly desire Him, for these are His true friends."
I really feel like in this fast I need to sloooow down a bit! Make every moment I can be time I can spend with Him! Concentrate on His word, His voice, His will for my life/our life (myself and my husband) and to do His work. No more letting fleshly desires consume my thoughts, about food, my image, etc...Time for discipline and self-control! I don't want to rush through and miss opportunities to grow closer to My God!!! More breakthrough's coming...for myself, my family, and my church!
This morning when I was reading a bit, I had decided to look more into the Tabernacle of David and the restoration thereof. In the book of Isaiah, Amos and Acts it talks about the restoration of the Tabernacle of David. Some look a it as the restoration of his Kingdom and Throne, in the more physical nature. BUT, what if it also could mean a restoration of how David had praised and worshiped God? What if it could mean a restoration of David's desire to be close to God, a man after God's own heart? That is definitely what I desire! Setting aside all worries, self-conscious behaviors, and fully worshiping and dancing for God! Not caring who is next to you and what they are doing! Imagine if EVERYBODY had praised and worshiped God like that!?! No more singing songs Sunday Mornings and not fully embracing the meaning of what you are actually worshiping to! Dig deep into your desire to be His!!!
"But He will not reveal Himself openly and communicate His glories and bestow His treasures save on those who He knows greatly desire Him, for these are His true friends."
I really feel like in this fast I need to sloooow down a bit! Make every moment I can be time I can spend with Him! Concentrate on His word, His voice, His will for my life/our life (myself and my husband) and to do His work. No more letting fleshly desires consume my thoughts, about food, my image, etc...Time for discipline and self-control! I don't want to rush through and miss opportunities to grow closer to My God!!! More breakthrough's coming...for myself, my family, and my church!
This morning when I was reading a bit, I had decided to look more into the Tabernacle of David and the restoration thereof. In the book of Isaiah, Amos and Acts it talks about the restoration of the Tabernacle of David. Some look a it as the restoration of his Kingdom and Throne, in the more physical nature. BUT, what if it also could mean a restoration of how David had praised and worshiped God? What if it could mean a restoration of David's desire to be close to God, a man after God's own heart? That is definitely what I desire! Setting aside all worries, self-conscious behaviors, and fully worshiping and dancing for God! Not caring who is next to you and what they are doing! Imagine if EVERYBODY had praised and worshiped God like that!?! No more singing songs Sunday Mornings and not fully embracing the meaning of what you are actually worshiping to! Dig deep into your desire to be His!!!
When The Spirit Of The Lord
Saturday, October 8, 2011
The Center...
So...when reading "Take My Heart, O God" by Sarah Young today, I just loved what yesterday's reading was so I decided to share it with you all!
October 7
"Because it begins with a personal God, Christianity provides a consistent, unified worldview that holds true both in the natural realm and in the moral, spiritual realm."
"Because it begins with a personal God, Christianity provides a consistent, unified worldview that holds true both in the natural realm and in the moral, spiritual realm."
-Nancy Pearcey
THE CENTER
Everything we do, we do in relationship to God. We use his good gifts wisely or carelessly. We love our fellow humans, made in his image, or we use them for our own ends. We take care of his creation and follow his principles, or we choose to disregard his leading.
God is not just for Sunday mornings; he is the center of our lives. He is the reason we exist and the One who tells us how we were made, how we should live.
With God as the center, everything else in life falls into place. He provides us consistent, unified world-view that makes sense in our physical lives. Nothing is left out. God has the whole package covered. When we make him and his Word our center and focus, he will provide every answer we need.
Read Colossians 1:15-16
GOD, MAY I LIVE TODAY WITH YOU AS THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING.
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I just love this passage! It makes me realize just how much I really do need Him as my center of my life! How am I going to use the gifts God has given me? Am I going to dance just in what I know, in my little box I have created from past experiences...OR, am I going to push past the box!? Do I want to reach the fullest potential in my giftings? Or be stuck in familiarity? I know what I want! I want to push past the barriers I have created! I want to reach so far outside of the box that the only way I could have ever reached that level of worship and dancing is with God providing the way! Not just with dancing and worship, but with all areas of my walk with God!
I love how it also speaks about God isn't just for Sunday mornings during service. Sooooo many people live their lives like God is just for Sunday service. The only day they pray and truly worship Him is during service, then the rest of the week doesn't count!?! I know I need God EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! I want, yearn for that time with Him every day. He is the one who created me, so why don't I make that attempt to spend more time with Him?
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7 Day Diva Detox Update
WOW that detox is hard!!! They say that you feel rejuvenated and refreshed, better looking skin etc...But all I have felt this week was exhaustion, tired, achy etc... I called it quits on Thursday when my Husband came home from work, it was a pizza with sprite floats kinda night! So amazing! Which kinda worries me for the 21 day Daniel Fast coming up tomorrow night! Since our Pastor wants us to do the strict Fast...No sugar, No bread, No meat, can make it a little difficult! Strict veggies/fruit/greens/water. But we can modify with oats and brown rice, which is what I will be doing! I am expecting soo many things to happen for this fast! Not just for myself/husband/family but for my church family as well! Hallelujah! SOOOO EXCITED!
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Dance, Dance!!!
As some of you know, and no surprise to this...I LOVE TO DANCE!!! And am working on some pretty awesome pieces right now!!! There's "I need you" we are doing in the Expressive Dance Ministry at Radiant Life Church, and then a special dance being choreographed by a favorite of mine Megan to a song from Linkin Park for a service at the end of the month. It's going to be so amazing! So powerful!
One area that I've really asked God to expand me in is my choreography, more creativity! I've heard so many good songs in the past few months that would be amazing dances, but am always held up with being more creative and different! One song I heard today that really moved me and I would LOVE to do is "Thief" by Third Day. Ah, so awesome! I see so many good ideas for it! Just putting it into motion is the issue! That is definitely one breakthrough I would love during this fast starting tomorrow night! I would love to go back to school and be resume my professional training for dancing! Getting my degree so one day I could really teach it with good technique and all! lol...one day!
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Have a blessed night!!!!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
My BIG Debut!!!
YAY! I have FINALLY started my own blog!! Oh so excited!
Anyways...there's just soooo much going on, don't even know where to start! Married life, Church, Work, It's always hard to keep up with people you care about, especially how busy people are! SO, what better way than bloggin!?! Even though I've never done it, keeping up with others who have is always fun so now I want to!
Reading Psalms 19 the past few days has really brought me to a new definition of joy and taking pleasure in doing what God wants me to do! "...In them he set a tabernacle for the sun, (v5) Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. (v6) His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof."
Looking at the sun, seeing the laws that God set in place for it to circle through the heavens. Never stopping...always in motion...doing what God has commanded it to do...BUT...taking pleasure in it!!! The sun is joyous, taking pleasure in doing God's will!! Look what the sun can do in our lives: gives light to EVERYTHING, rises in the east setting forth a new day, sets in the west giving end to each day. That's what I want!!! I want joy and pleasure in waking up to God's will everyday in my life!!! No more dwelling on pain, suffering, bad moods, etc...I want to take joy and pleasure in EVERYTHING that I do!!! I'm tired of being sad that I have to work than spend more time with my husband, or not being able to go to youth or dance because of work...work work work...But when you look at how your time is supposed to be divided out: God must be first!!! If you are doing that, Self comes next, then Family, then Work, and lastly Ministry!! Being more in tune with God and spending time the way I'm supposed to rather than NOT actually brings peace to me!!
If God has blessed the sun with the responsibilities of doing His will, and the sun takes pleasure in it...how much more are we to take pleasure and joy of being disciplined in doing and wanting God's will in our lives? Since WE are made in His image...being tried like silver until God can see His image in us!!
Definitely felt like I had to share that!!! It brought me such joy this weekend, to a whole new level!!
Yesterday I started my second round of the 7 Day Diva Detox...definitely didn't like it the first time around. But, do you ever feel like you have been eating EVERYTHING!!! Everything you know you shouldn't!! From Five Guys delicious burgers, to pizza, chicken wings, sprite floats, you name it...I've eatin it the last few weeks! And boy does my body hate me for it! So...in order to get these stupid cravings under control before our church-wide Daniel Fast this Sunday, I had decided to detox...
Why is it when you decide to either diet, or just eat healthier all the junk food (including delicious cafeteria french fries...YUMMY) look really really really delicious!?! I don't know! Or my co-workers yummy-looking chicken-pot-pie...it looked so good!!!
Yesterday (Monday) was my Water Fast, with delicious fruit for my dinner. I had decided to bring red grapes to work for my scrumptious fruit, and boy was it delicious! It's going to be a little more difficult this week since I am working this time around. At least the first Diva Detox I did, I was on my seasonal break! But, with God all things are possible!
I am so excited for this month! This week is kinda like my prep for the Daniel Fast starting on Sunday! I feel something BIG coming our way, I don't know what it is but breakthrough's and signs and wonders are coming! SOOOooooOOOOooo excited! I want what God has for me! I feel like He is trying to tell me something, or doors are opening and He is guiding me to those doors! Praise God!!
I know I'm in a season right now, and learning soo much about myself and growing in so many different areas. It makes me wonder what is coming!
Anyways...there's just soooo much going on, don't even know where to start! Married life, Church, Work, It's always hard to keep up with people you care about, especially how busy people are! SO, what better way than bloggin!?! Even though I've never done it, keeping up with others who have is always fun so now I want to!
Reading Psalms 19 the past few days has really brought me to a new definition of joy and taking pleasure in doing what God wants me to do! "...In them he set a tabernacle for the sun, (v5) Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. (v6) His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof."
Looking at the sun, seeing the laws that God set in place for it to circle through the heavens. Never stopping...always in motion...doing what God has commanded it to do...BUT...taking pleasure in it!!! The sun is joyous, taking pleasure in doing God's will!! Look what the sun can do in our lives: gives light to EVERYTHING, rises in the east setting forth a new day, sets in the west giving end to each day. That's what I want!!! I want joy and pleasure in waking up to God's will everyday in my life!!! No more dwelling on pain, suffering, bad moods, etc...I want to take joy and pleasure in EVERYTHING that I do!!! I'm tired of being sad that I have to work than spend more time with my husband, or not being able to go to youth or dance because of work...work work work...But when you look at how your time is supposed to be divided out: God must be first!!! If you are doing that, Self comes next, then Family, then Work, and lastly Ministry!! Being more in tune with God and spending time the way I'm supposed to rather than NOT actually brings peace to me!!
If God has blessed the sun with the responsibilities of doing His will, and the sun takes pleasure in it...how much more are we to take pleasure and joy of being disciplined in doing and wanting God's will in our lives? Since WE are made in His image...being tried like silver until God can see His image in us!!
Definitely felt like I had to share that!!! It brought me such joy this weekend, to a whole new level!!
7 Day Diva Detox!!!
Yesterday I started my second round of the 7 Day Diva Detox...definitely didn't like it the first time around. But, do you ever feel like you have been eating EVERYTHING!!! Everything you know you shouldn't!! From Five Guys delicious burgers, to pizza, chicken wings, sprite floats, you name it...I've eatin it the last few weeks! And boy does my body hate me for it! So...in order to get these stupid cravings under control before our church-wide Daniel Fast this Sunday, I had decided to detox...
Why is it when you decide to either diet, or just eat healthier all the junk food (including delicious cafeteria french fries...YUMMY) look really really really delicious!?! I don't know! Or my co-workers yummy-looking chicken-pot-pie...it looked so good!!!
Yesterday (Monday) was my Water Fast, with delicious fruit for my dinner. I had decided to bring red grapes to work for my scrumptious fruit, and boy was it delicious! It's going to be a little more difficult this week since I am working this time around. At least the first Diva Detox I did, I was on my seasonal break! But, with God all things are possible!
I am so excited for this month! This week is kinda like my prep for the Daniel Fast starting on Sunday! I feel something BIG coming our way, I don't know what it is but breakthrough's and signs and wonders are coming! SOOOooooOOOOooo excited! I want what God has for me! I feel like He is trying to tell me something, or doors are opening and He is guiding me to those doors! Praise God!!
I know I'm in a season right now, and learning soo much about myself and growing in so many different areas. It makes me wonder what is coming!
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