Courage

"Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!"
Psalms 27:14

Courage: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action.

When faced with uncertainties in life we must hold true to God's promises. Though the skies may look cloudy we must trust and believe that God's glory will shine through.

It is not our ability to overcome a situation that makes us strong. It is our dependency on God that brings us through our adversities.

His word strengthens our heart as we allow it to fill us with the peace and joy of knowing that all things are working in our favour. It is not about how much or how long we must endure but rather how we rest in God.....how we allow His word to work and manifest itself in this life that He has given us.

This life does not belong to us. When you live for God you relinquish your ability to decide for yourself. You surrender your will and give yourself to fullfill the will of the Father.

Life is not a random chain of events. Life is a reflection of the heart. It is an evolution of the human spirit and reveals the condition of your soul.

God's word says that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. He also said to guard your heart because out of it flow the issues of life.

As we walk by faith and believe in the Lord we strengthen our hearts. His word becomes etched in our hearts. It begins to show forth it's power when we rest in Him.....when we surrender all that we think "it should be" and allow it to manifest according to His will.

Allowing ourselves to become completely surrendered to God is a challenge at times. It makes us feel vulnerable and out of control. It makes us feel naked and unsupported. That is the test of true faith.

Until we can open our hearts and allow His word to saturate every part of our being we will never see His promises come to pass. In Him we live, breathe and have our being. So if what you are going through does not breathe life into your lungs then it is time to let it go.

It is time to let go of the doubt...the fear and the pain. It is time to let go of the resentment, jealousy and anger. It is time to be set free and begin to live the life you were created to live.

Devine health, love and prosperity. It is all waiting for you.

Relationships and diets......

I read somewhere that we should desire the same relationship with food that we have with people. That really hit me hard. That explains so much about the last 10 yrs of my weight issues. I had such a negative relationship with food because my personal relationships were also issues in my life.

From an abusive childhood to a cheating husband. My life with filled with broken relationships. I remember at one time feeling like I was invisible....like no one loved me. That was a feeling that I struggled with for many years.

Then I discovered that I was worth loving. I began to unravel my emotions and took control of my life. I got off the roller coaster and decided that no matter what happened I was going to evolve. I was going to become the woman I knew I could be.

It didn't matter that I was disappointed about my failed relationships. I could either crumble beneath the weight of my emotions or I could pull myself out of the rubble. I decided to rise. I decided to grow and travel the path of my destiny.

I was not going to let my past determine my future. I was not going to continue to live in the shadows of my pain. I had to get up, wipe my eyes and move forward. Although the journey has been extremely difficult I am grateful for the lessons I have learned.

I can now look back and see the purpose in all the pain. It was part of me growing. I was being strengthened through my pain. With every inch I struggle to get out from under the rubble..I became stronger.

I was getting ready for work this morning and had a revelation or what others may call an "ah ha" moment. For years I have been on a treadmill....running but staying in the same place. Recycling through my emotions. Although the load got lighter as I let go of certain things in my life I was still in the same form.

Now I have decided to use what I have gone through...the weight of my pain and emotions....and I have used them to gain strength and build a new life......BUILD A NEW ME....tranforming this vessel and for once being proud of who I am.

I can now pick up and put down the weight and let it transform me. I have the strength to get through. My mind has changed, my spirit and faith have gotten stronger and I know who I am. When you know how you are at the depth of your soul....nothing can hold you back.

A trainer at the gym commented the other day and said "you must be on a mission because you are here everyday". I sure am on a mission. Not just to lose weight but to release the emotions that caused me to gain the weight. I am releasing the pain, rejection and disappointments.

I am on a mission to completely tranform my life and create a discipline and strength within that nothing can destroy. I know I am worth every rep, every set, every drop of sweat, every sore muscle, every mile, every ounce of healthy food, and every pound I lose.

I know my struggle and pain has not been in vain. I have gained so much along this journey and I hope that it may encourage someone to live today. I pray that it may turn on a switch in someones mind to chose themselves first and go for their dreams.

Inside each in every single one of us is a desire to be our authentic self. To live fully as ourselves and embrace life. Instead of hiding behind layers of guilt, shame and pain we must take a stand and for once take control of our lives.

We are worth it and we must begin to mend the brokeness that brought us here. We must create a successful relationship with ourselves, our bodies and the food we eat. Let the process begin......

Check out my fitness blog to follow my journey www.templeofgodfitness.blogspot.com

Release and be at ease

It is essential that we rest in Him and lean on His wisdom when we are troubled. Our minds often try to wrap themselves around things that only God can unfold. It is our job to trust that no matter what is going on around us He is always in control....He desires the best for us. His joy is our strength. We must rejoice each day because He has designed each day with us in mind.....our needs...our wants...our desires. We are refreshed and transformed when we let go and let Him transform our minds....releasing our fears and walking in faith. We are perfected in His love.....His love is perfect and lacks nothing. :) <3

Purpose over passion

Sometimes we seek things to fill the empty or lonely parts of our lives. Yet we are still left feel unsatisfied. We may gain some form of temporary pleasure but still not that eternal feeling of peace.

Often times the things that bring us pain are brought into our lives to challenge us and bring us closer to God. How close can we truly get to God? In our attempt to find Him we actually discover a deeper part of ourselves. One that we never thought existed because we were never desperate or hungry enough to search for it.

Recently I found myself in this situation. I had been praying and asking God for a particular thing and when He brought it into my life I was so happy. I was overwhelmed with feelings of joy and life.

Then as I fully enveloped myself in this new thing I found out that it wasn't what I truly wanted at all. It was all superficial and had no substance. It looked good and at times felt good but it didn't go deep into my soul.

I allowed myself to get caught up in the passion and the desires of my flesh instead of holding tight to my purpose. I had lost sight of my calling....what I was created for. God had a plan for me and I thought I could tell Him my plan.

I got a glimpse of what a mess I could make if I allowed my flesh to take control of my life. I decided that it was more important for me to hold onto the situations in my life that caused me discomfort because I realize that they keep me seeking the face of God. They drive me closer and closer to my calling.

The things that I have struggled with for the last 11 years are actually the very things that have formed me into the person I am today. People may judge me or the decisions I have made in my life but I am ok with it. I know that one day God will show them. I know His glory will be revealed in me.

I know that one day my pain and journey will be an inspiration and deliverance for others. What I struggle with is what makes me most valuable. It has created a passion is me that is established in truth. What God has established can not be destroyed because it is eternal.

Blessed and Highly Favoured

"And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." Luke 1:28

Blessed: To be empowered to prosper and succeed. Those who live with God. Consecrated. Holy. Revered. Sacred. Worthy of worship.

Favoured: To be accepted. To be given unfair preferential treatment.

To know this is to be intimate with the fact that you are impregnated with the wisdom and power of God. You have the ability to achieve success through the spirit of God that is working within you.

Fear can not exist in the presence of God. Faith is the substance of every promise that shall come to pass.

Holding on to the convictions of your heart positions you to be in the flow of blessings and undeserved favour. What you obtain through God can not be worked for. It is not deserved through your fleshly actions. It is given through grace and mercy.

We are rewarded through our faith. We are released and activated by the word that works within us. If we believe with our hearts then shall we manifest and achieve the visions of God.

We are blessed and highly favoured. We are above and not beneath. We are the head and not the tail.

Let us rise and be the women that God has called us to be.

What do you call yourself? I am blessed and highly favoured!!!!!!

He will make an example of me

He will make an example of me.My life will be a reflection of His love and glory. Holding on to the promises of God and moving forward in the faith of my convictions. Staying true to the word that is embedded in my heart.

He will make an example of me. Showing forth His power and strength. I stand on His word and listen to the beat of His heart. Never looking back but always looking forward. Working for His Kingdom.

HE WILL MAKE AN EXAMPLE OF ME. I walk in prosperity and joy. He is my laughter and confidence. In Him I live, breathe and have my being. In Him I will establish my successes and praise Him for His faithfulness.

I am His and in Him I am free. He will make an example of me.

Not of this world

It is difficult at times to walk in this world and not be affected by what others say and think about you. We often attach ourselves to the words and take them to heart. We forget that nothing in this world can define us. Nothing in this world can limit us. We were created by God and we walk this Earth in His image and likeness.

I grew up in an abusive home so I was left feeling depleted, afraid and insecure. This has caused me to look to others for acceptance. It is only recently (over the last year or so) that I released those emotions and accepted myself in God's love.

In His love I am perfect and worthy. In His love I am safe and secure. In His love I am resting and I trust that all things are working in my favor. I can not concern myself with what others think about me. I can't worry about what they say.

I have to continue to walk in God's love and peace and stand on His promises. The external does not define me or label me. I am made free in His love.

Holding on to fears and insecurities is something that we chose to do. It is safe for us to build walls and barriers. It is easy to make excuses rather than walk by faith and push beyond limitations.

It seems safer to stand back and take a seat. Sadly we will never manifest our full potential if we are worried about getting hurt or stirring up opinions. We are in this world to manifest God's love and power. We are not of this world so we are not limited by it. We must remember who we are as we go forth in His Kingdom.