Still Counting 11 days 'til the end.

Spend time with God

I have been in the word but not hearing or most likely not listening . My mind has been distracted with my upcoming trip. What do I need to finish before I leave or what do I need to still buy for the trip? The big question “Are you crazy?” I have never traveled out of the country and really have no clue of what I’m doing.

Like I said I have been in the Word but I have no thoughts for you. Here are the passages I have been reading and some I have read several times trying to figure out what I’m missing:

Philippians 3:12-4:23

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Genesis 1:29-2:1

Proverbs 25:29-28

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

One thing I’m learning as I spend close personal time with God is he loves me no matter what I look like and I first must have my heart, mind and emotions in the right place so that I can find a healthy and fit life.

Pray! Pray! Pray!

My prayer since I started my 30 day dare has been “Dear Lord, please keep me accountable.” I have always said don’t pray something if you really don’t want to follow through with what is expected when God answers. God answered the very next day; God wakes me every day an hour earlier than what I use to get up and I can’t go back to sleep (even when I try). At first he used the dog to get me out of bed, now He just gently says its time to get up I’m waiting for you. Some days I start in prayer and bible study, other days I’m listening to music and walking first. I’m lost if I don’t spend time with God, I feel like something is very much missing when I don’t; and I have missed a few days of praying and reading first.

Get Active

I have been walking every day, except for yesterday. Yesterday I was working on a house, we tore off old siding, insulated, house wrapped and started putting on new vinyl siding. I bent over, lifted and carries away until my legs hurt; I guess I did walk and most likely more than normal.

Make wise food choices

My food choices needs to improve L

I am doing research for new food ideas so that I don’t feel like I’m repeating my menu. When I get a menu together I will then share with you. What is your favorite healthy meal?

Note to you: I pray for each person who might read this. I pray that you are able to be fit and healthy as God has called us each to be. I pray that you are able to find peace not as the world defines peace but as God does. (Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27) And that you learn how to treat your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. (Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? 1 Cor. 6:19)