Saturday, April 5, 2014
If you write it they will read: Updates and Lessons Learned
If you write it they will read: Updates and Lessons Learned: Here I am about four weeks into my 90 day transformation, so I thought I would give an update and tell you what I have been learning. When ...
Updates and Lessons Learned
Here I am about four weeks into my 90 day transformation, so I thought I would give an update and tell you what I have been learning.
When I started this 90 day period, I had no idea where this would lead and what would happen, even though I have a long way to go to the end. I am seeing God's hand in my life more than ever.
Physically, I feel great, I have energy and feel healthy. My weight, is continuing to go down.
Mentally, I am totally enjoying spending more time reading. Since I added the 21 Day Daniel Fast into my program, I am not watching TV of any kind, so I have a lot more time to read. I am listening only to Christian Radio or Pod Casts that are uplifting and inspirational. It is so important for me to put positive things into my mind to counteract the negative that comes from outside sources. This is really helping me to stay focus.
Spiritually, God is God. I am not only spending more time with God everyday, but I am opening my
eyes to those around me. God has blessed me with meeting people that I have been able to pray with.
How wonderful it has been to see how God has been able to use me. No longer do I just say, "Oh, I'll pray for you", without stopping and praying with that person right then and there.
In my business, I am busy working on my website, please check it out at www.tshelp4life.com. There is still a lot to do, but I love working on it. I also created my own logo.
Did you see that, Daniel purposed in his heart. Sometimes we try, we come up with excuses, we do
everything but purpose in our hearts. Make a decision. Or in the words of Yoda, "Try not, do or don't do, there is no try" If we want to change something in our lives, anything, it first starts with making a decision, purposing in our hearts, and then doing. Give up trying.
The next lesson comes from the book of Numbers. In the book of Numbers God tells Moses to send
12 Men to spy out the land. So twelve men went and spied out the land and when they got back they each gave their report about what they saw. Now they all agreed that the land was great flowing with
milk and honey a great place to live. But ten of the spies reported that there were giants in the way. That the obstacles were too much to get pass. Now two of the spies did not see the obstacles just the
opportunity. They saw the possible. They kept their eyes on the prize. This was given to them by God, all they had to do was to go take it. See it was a matter of perspective. The same is true in our lives. We all know people, like the ten, that just see the obstacles. All the reasons why something can not be done. What about you? Are there things you want in your life, things that God has placed on you heart, but all you see are the giants? Or like the two are you focused on the prize? Now in our story in the Bible the people listened to the ten, and did not go in to take possession of the land and instead wondered the desert. Are you wandering in the desert, when God is telling you to take possession of his promises, to what he has already promised?
And the last lesson come in the Book of Genesis. And that is God blesses us through the difficult times. I used to think, God if you would change my circumstances then others will see and they will come to know you. But then I was reading the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Now Joseph had 11 brothers that sold him into slavery. But the amazing during his time as a slave, during false imprisonment, the Bible tells us that God was with him and that he was successful. What successful while a servant? A Prisoner? Wow. Are you like me, waiting until things are right to act like you are successful? Do you stress, wondering when things will get better? Now I'm not saying to ever stop praying or setting your sites higher, I'm just saying know that you are blessed right where you are. God is working in your life now. And He is able to do more than we could ever imagine. By the end of the story, we find Joseph as second in command of Egypt. Do you think that was one of his goals? I think his biggest goals were staying alive and someday going home. But he stayed true to God, always giving praise and thanksgiving. His faith remained strong and God blessed him both in his struggles and out of them.
GOD IS GOOD!!
When I started this 90 day period, I had no idea where this would lead and what would happen, even though I have a long way to go to the end. I am seeing God's hand in my life more than ever.
Physically, I feel great, I have energy and feel healthy. My weight, is continuing to go down.
Mentally, I am totally enjoying spending more time reading. Since I added the 21 Day Daniel Fast into my program, I am not watching TV of any kind, so I have a lot more time to read. I am listening only to Christian Radio or Pod Casts that are uplifting and inspirational. It is so important for me to put positive things into my mind to counteract the negative that comes from outside sources. This is really helping me to stay focus.
Spiritually, God is God. I am not only spending more time with God everyday, but I am opening my
eyes to those around me. God has blessed me with meeting people that I have been able to pray with.
How wonderful it has been to see how God has been able to use me. No longer do I just say, "Oh, I'll pray for you", without stopping and praying with that person right then and there.
In my business, I am busy working on my website, please check it out at www.tshelp4life.com. There is still a lot to do, but I love working on it. I also created my own logo.
So I am very happy with the direction things are going. So now the lessons:
The first lesson has come from my study of the Book of Daniel, good book to study during a Daniel Fast, in the first chapter we read after Daniel and his friends were brought to live in the King's Palace as servants: 8 But
Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the
portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank;
therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not
defile himself.Did you see that, Daniel purposed in his heart. Sometimes we try, we come up with excuses, we do
everything but purpose in our hearts. Make a decision. Or in the words of Yoda, "Try not, do or don't do, there is no try" If we want to change something in our lives, anything, it first starts with making a decision, purposing in our hearts, and then doing. Give up trying.
The next lesson comes from the book of Numbers. In the book of Numbers God tells Moses to send
12 Men to spy out the land. So twelve men went and spied out the land and when they got back they each gave their report about what they saw. Now they all agreed that the land was great flowing with
milk and honey a great place to live. But ten of the spies reported that there were giants in the way. That the obstacles were too much to get pass. Now two of the spies did not see the obstacles just the
opportunity. They saw the possible. They kept their eyes on the prize. This was given to them by God, all they had to do was to go take it. See it was a matter of perspective. The same is true in our lives. We all know people, like the ten, that just see the obstacles. All the reasons why something can not be done. What about you? Are there things you want in your life, things that God has placed on you heart, but all you see are the giants? Or like the two are you focused on the prize? Now in our story in the Bible the people listened to the ten, and did not go in to take possession of the land and instead wondered the desert. Are you wandering in the desert, when God is telling you to take possession of his promises, to what he has already promised?
And the last lesson come in the Book of Genesis. And that is God blesses us through the difficult times. I used to think, God if you would change my circumstances then others will see and they will come to know you. But then I was reading the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Now Joseph had 11 brothers that sold him into slavery. But the amazing during his time as a slave, during false imprisonment, the Bible tells us that God was with him and that he was successful. What successful while a servant? A Prisoner? Wow. Are you like me, waiting until things are right to act like you are successful? Do you stress, wondering when things will get better? Now I'm not saying to ever stop praying or setting your sites higher, I'm just saying know that you are blessed right where you are. God is working in your life now. And He is able to do more than we could ever imagine. By the end of the story, we find Joseph as second in command of Egypt. Do you think that was one of his goals? I think his biggest goals were staying alive and someday going home. But he stayed true to God, always giving praise and thanksgiving. His faith remained strong and God blessed him both in his struggles and out of them.
GOD IS GOOD!!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Staying the Course
1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. 4 You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. 5 Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; 6Then I'd never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. 7 I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. 8 I'm going to do what you tell me to do; don't ever walk off and leave me.
Yesterday God showed me how important it is to stay the course.
My niece is having open heart surgery today, so I was taking the bus from my home to Orange County to be at the hospital today during the surgery. I was already on the bus, had my day pass for all my connections, when I get a call from my aunt, "surgery had been postponed due to problems with insurance". Ok what to do, I'm already on the bus, although I could get off at the next stop and get another bus back home, but something said, no stay the course. Then I get a message from a friend, can I come over and help clean her house. "God, I could really use the money, maybe I should change course and go help her". "No, stay the course".
So I continued, praying for God's peace wondering did I hear him correctly, am I doing the right thing? Am I doing the prudent thing? Doubts, doubts, doubts. But hearing the words, "Stay the course". So almost four hours later I arrive at my destination, I get a call from my aunt, surgery is a go, insurance has been worked out.
Thank you God, for showing me how to trust you, and to trust myself when I hear your voice. Thank you for reinforcing how important it is to stay the course. The enemy, will throw all kinds of things your way, making you doubt your commitment, making you doubt which way to go, but God says stay the course.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
National Poetry Month
April is national poetry month. I didn't even know there was a national poetry month. But how appripro that I should begin my 21 day Daniel Fast today. Even though I didn't know, God knew, and he knew that when I woke up this morning to begin this 21 days of spiritual growth, that I would read the email that let me know that this is National Poetry Month and how special this journey is going to be.
You may wonder, why is she going on about National Poetry Month? Who really cares? What does this have to do with her Daniel Fast? Reading that this is National Poetry Month was like a sign that God is here with me, right now in this moment, in this time, in the next 21 days.
For you see, if you were to ask me, "what is your favorite verse?" I would say without a doubt:
Eph. 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
If you did a word study on the word "workmanship" you would find that the word is Poiema. Poiema is where we get the English word poem. So we are God's "poem". Beautifully written by the creator Himself.
But the wonderful thing is, that until we take our last breath here on Earth, our poem is still being written. I am excited to see what will be written in my life over the next 21 days, as I just submit myself to God's hand.
You too are God's workmanship, a poem not yet finished. Do not strive with the author, instead allow God to make a beautiful thing out of your life.
HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! You are the most precious and beautiful poem in the world.
You may wonder, why is she going on about National Poetry Month? Who really cares? What does this have to do with her Daniel Fast? Reading that this is National Poetry Month was like a sign that God is here with me, right now in this moment, in this time, in the next 21 days.
For you see, if you were to ask me, "what is your favorite verse?" I would say without a doubt:
Eph. 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
If you did a word study on the word "workmanship" you would find that the word is Poiema. Poiema is where we get the English word poem. So we are God's "poem". Beautifully written by the creator Himself.
But the wonderful thing is, that until we take our last breath here on Earth, our poem is still being written. I am excited to see what will be written in my life over the next 21 days, as I just submit myself to God's hand.
You too are God's workmanship, a poem not yet finished. Do not strive with the author, instead allow God to make a beautiful thing out of your life.
HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! You are the most precious and beautiful poem in the world.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Running the Race
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore
we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let
us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our
faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,
despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of
God.
This has been a rough week for me. I have to say that I was going through some depression.
You see, we currently live with a friend and all of our stuff is being store at someone else home. So we have been living without our own stuff. Then last week our friends said that they want to use their storage and we have to get everything out. At first I couldn't even think about what to do with our things. I didn't really want to deal with it. But you can't stick your head in the sand forever, so I had to start thinking about what to do.
My first thoughts were, but this is my stuff. These are my things, I want don't want to get rid of them, as my husband was saying we should sell everything. But as I cried out to God, I heard Him speak to my heart. This is just stuff, this is not who you are. You are defined by your relationship to Me, and you are my darling daughter. Do you not know that like Job, that I am more that able to restore all to you? I gave my son, my most precious thing, for you, want you give up the things you have collected over the years, to allow me to be glorified?
Yes Lord, you gave us all that we have and yes Lord, I will sell all that I have and follow you. I trust you when you say that your plans for me are of peace, not evil to give me a future and a hope. Take anything that is a weight around my neck.
And so as I am writing this my husband is emptying the storage shed and we will be selling everything in two weeks in a garage sell.
I give all that I have to God. I am also starting a 21 Day Daniel Fast, tomorrow. For me it is not so much about the eating, for I eat most of the things on the fast anyway, but I am also fasting from anything that takes my focus off of God and his purpose for me.
So I will spend more time with God, my blog, my website, being with friends, working my business and will give up TV, Internet unless used to further God's purpose for my life. I will listen only to Music or podcasts that will lift me up and grow me. I want God to change my life from the inside out, and use me in any way He sees fit.
Stick around, the next 21 days shall be exciting.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
What did I do today?
Transformation is a day by day event. It is not about looking to the future, and saying I will do it tomorrow. For the Bible tells us that tomorrow is not promised. It is about today, this moment and how you will spend this moment.
If you think about moments, as if they were money, and at the beginning of your life, we are each given so many moments. Some are given lots of moments, and some not so many, but it is not about how many moments you are given, it is how wisely you spend what you are given. And like money, when you spend the moments correctly there is great reward and lasting treasures.
So how will you spend now? That is all you are guaranteed. If you have a list like I do, great, if not make a list today of what you think at this point in your life you would like to do, accomplish before you spend all of your moments.
Don't worry about tomorrow, just focus on where you are right now and where you would like to be. A list like this should be fluid, for tomorrow, next month, next year, in ten years the list can change. Keep the list in plain view every day. If you need to change or tweak your list go ahead. This is your list, not someone else. It is not about what others tell you, you should do or not do, it is not about what you wanted to be when you grow up, unless of course deep down inside you still want that and only took it off the table because someone told you that it was silly, not practical or something, this is about you and right now in your life.
I would love the chance to encourage you, pray for you, help you, if you would like to share your dreams below or email me at thbear59@hotmail.com
Then use the 7 steps below to go for your dreams and goals.
Step 1
– Take affirmative action towards living your dream life. Don’t just talk it, do it. Without some positive mind tinkering and action, passion is void. Step 2 – Pledge to yourself and your loved ones that you will accomplish your goals with passion. You will be amazed at the transformation, once you commit to tackle each goal from your heart and soul, than from a place of fear.
Step 3 – Embrace everything you do, regardless of outcome. When we take action on difficult tasks, the outcome may not always be positive. Embrace it regardless, learn from the experience, and be proud that you took the action.
Step 4 – Approach life from a place of gratitude. When you are thankful for all the simple pleasures of life, you learn to live as if everything were a miracle. Repeatedly shift towards gratitude, and you will see your life go from deficiency to abundance.
Step 5 - Use a positive life transformation formula. Start using terms like “I can” and “I will”, instead of “Shoulda”, “Woulda”, and “Coulda”. The former is based on increased awareness and abundance while the latter focuses on scarcity and lack.
Step 6 - Laugh at yourself often. Humor heals the mind, body, and soul. So go ahead loosen up, and laugh at the silly things you do instead of indulging in self-pity. Laughter is very attractive and shows a passionate side you may have never knew existed.
Step 7 - Believe you can design your destiny. Only you can use enthusiasm to create a positive future for yourself. There is no limit to how much you can create in a lifetime. Once you believe you can do it, watch all the opportunities fall right into place.
If you think about moments, as if they were money, and at the beginning of your life, we are each given so many moments. Some are given lots of moments, and some not so many, but it is not about how many moments you are given, it is how wisely you spend what you are given. And like money, when you spend the moments correctly there is great reward and lasting treasures.
So how will you spend now? That is all you are guaranteed. If you have a list like I do, great, if not make a list today of what you think at this point in your life you would like to do, accomplish before you spend all of your moments.
Don't worry about tomorrow, just focus on where you are right now and where you would like to be. A list like this should be fluid, for tomorrow, next month, next year, in ten years the list can change. Keep the list in plain view every day. If you need to change or tweak your list go ahead. This is your list, not someone else. It is not about what others tell you, you should do or not do, it is not about what you wanted to be when you grow up, unless of course deep down inside you still want that and only took it off the table because someone told you that it was silly, not practical or something, this is about you and right now in your life.
I would love the chance to encourage you, pray for you, help you, if you would like to share your dreams below or email me at thbear59@hotmail.com
Then use the 7 steps below to go for your dreams and goals.
Step 1
– Take affirmative action towards living your dream life. Don’t just talk it, do it. Without some positive mind tinkering and action, passion is void. Step 2 – Pledge to yourself and your loved ones that you will accomplish your goals with passion. You will be amazed at the transformation, once you commit to tackle each goal from your heart and soul, than from a place of fear.
Step 3 – Embrace everything you do, regardless of outcome. When we take action on difficult tasks, the outcome may not always be positive. Embrace it regardless, learn from the experience, and be proud that you took the action.
Step 4 – Approach life from a place of gratitude. When you are thankful for all the simple pleasures of life, you learn to live as if everything were a miracle. Repeatedly shift towards gratitude, and you will see your life go from deficiency to abundance.
Step 5 - Use a positive life transformation formula. Start using terms like “I can” and “I will”, instead of “Shoulda”, “Woulda”, and “Coulda”. The former is based on increased awareness and abundance while the latter focuses on scarcity and lack.
Step 6 - Laugh at yourself often. Humor heals the mind, body, and soul. So go ahead loosen up, and laugh at the silly things you do instead of indulging in self-pity. Laughter is very attractive and shows a passionate side you may have never knew existed.
Step 7 - Believe you can design your destiny. Only you can use enthusiasm to create a positive future for yourself. There is no limit to how much you can create in a lifetime. Once you believe you can do it, watch all the opportunities fall right into place.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Victories and Frustrations
I know, I know it's been a couple of days, actually it's been four days since I last wrote. But never fear, I'm here. Here's what I have been up to. First, the frustrations, I was feeling very frustrated last week because of the time change. I'm an early riser, and I enjoy being an early riser, but with the time change I was finding it difficult to go to bed early and to wake up early. And when I did manage to get to bed at my usual time which is 9:00pm, I couldn't stay asleep and found myself waking up around 11:00 wide awake. This lead to not waking up until 6:00 or 7:00 every morning, which was frustrating me. I like to wake up at 4:00 and I love my time in the morning. But waking up later meant that my husband would be awake. So now I didn't not have the time alone that I wanted and was angry with my husband for trying to talk to me when I wanted to read, pray and study. So that is my frustration. I also had a migraine yesterday and that frustrated me.
But I move on, not letting my frustration get the best of me.
I am currently trying to make my own website. www.Tshelp4life.com I have never made a website, so it is in a rough draft right now. But please visit my site. I would love help on content, or if you can help me with putting together the site. Please send me your suggestions.
Weigh in time:
Victory!!
I'm trying to find a way to link this blog with my website.
Until tomorrow.
But I move on, not letting my frustration get the best of me.
I am currently trying to make my own website. www.Tshelp4life.com I have never made a website, so it is in a rough draft right now. But please visit my site. I would love help on content, or if you can help me with putting together the site. Please send me your suggestions.
Weigh in time:
I'm trying to find a way to link this blog with my website.
Until tomorrow.
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