I was working-out the other day when Jillian Michaels (JM) said something that stuck with me while working out, but the comment led me into an entirely different thought process altogether days later during our church worship service. The comment was "start being comfortable with being uncomfortable" how many times have we heard something similar while being in the gym "no pain no gain" "pain hurts" "hard work pays off" and the sayings go on and on.
In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Paul is speaking about being a Christian and outwardly we are wasting away but inwardly we are being renewed day by day. As Christians we need to start being comfortable with being uncomfortable. This land is not our home and we should not be comfortable here, we are travelers in a foreign land. That does not mean God doesn't want you to enjoy your life and have abundance here on earth but He wants and desires to give you that abundance as your Heavenly Father. Being comfortable or compliant with the worldly behavior in which we are surrounded by should not be accepted in our lives. We are not to sit and slumber here on earth, but we need to be awaken to the truth and knowledge that God has bigger and better abundances in our final home for those that start getting uncomfortable here take heart.
2 Cor 4:17 says "our momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all"
2 Cor 5:9 says "we make it our goal to please Him whether we are at home in the body or away from it".
So I urge you to start being comfortable with being uncomfortable as you live as Christians are called to live by faith for what is unseen.
Amen.
You could say to yourself this has nothing to do with health and wellness and what is this blog? and blogger trying to get at?
Well the Well-Watered Garden does not exist apart of God and as this year is in it's early stages my prayers and hope are that this Garden's future flourishes more and more everyday; not only as a ministry but also as a pathway to help and facilitate the renewal of bodies to live stronger and healthier lives here on earth. I hope this encourages you to take that step and remember each day is a new day and as Paul wrote in 2 Cor. in Jesus we are renewed day by day.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The things that come to mind while cleaning the house.
My head never stops thinking and replaying scenarios and encounters I have with others. Today I am attempting to put away Christmas decorations, finish the laundry and grocery shop; to get all this done today would be a present to myself for starting a new year and my mind continues to think.
I re-live many daily experiences in my mind throughout the day and well into the evening, some are silly like what was said at the playground or did I ever remember to go back into the room I was picking up or did my children take their vitamins today. But a few things stand out more than the daily tasks I set for myself (which I might add are numerous). I had an encounter with a hostess the other night she mentioned her Grandmother had a heart attack on Christmas and I was so taken-back that out of the blue this girl says this to me, I did not even tell her I would pray for her and her family or her grandmother. I guess this incident really bothered me because it tops my list as I'm not as big and bold for Jesus as I should be.
So my prayer and thoughts today led me to the Vine and the Vinedresser I don't want to be the vine that bears no fruit or even the vine that has some fruit I want and desire the vine that as much fruit. And I pray that this year 2012 I allow the vinedresser to prune and protect me so that I produce the fruit He intended to be produced from me.
Happy New Year and allow yourself to be made perfect in His image.
I re-live many daily experiences in my mind throughout the day and well into the evening, some are silly like what was said at the playground or did I ever remember to go back into the room I was picking up or did my children take their vitamins today. But a few things stand out more than the daily tasks I set for myself (which I might add are numerous). I had an encounter with a hostess the other night she mentioned her Grandmother had a heart attack on Christmas and I was so taken-back that out of the blue this girl says this to me, I did not even tell her I would pray for her and her family or her grandmother. I guess this incident really bothered me because it tops my list as I'm not as big and bold for Jesus as I should be.
So my prayer and thoughts today led me to the Vine and the Vinedresser I don't want to be the vine that bears no fruit or even the vine that has some fruit I want and desire the vine that as much fruit. And I pray that this year 2012 I allow the vinedresser to prune and protect me so that I produce the fruit He intended to be produced from me.
Happy New Year and allow yourself to be made perfect in His image.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
It's Never to late to make a plan
Less than a week and the Holiday season will be in full swing. I love this time of year I feel completely busy doing things I enjoy such as; baking, decorating, visiting tree farms, Christmas parades and yes spending lots of time with family.
But during these events the fun and overwhelmingness can become a great burden to someone that either has suffered a great loss or has a lack of self-control with food or finds themselves at social events where they feel completely awkward. If one of these examples is you take heart, Jesus is the reason we celebrate both in Thanksgiving and during Christmas and He made you just the way you are and will continue to perfect you in His image until the day of His return.
With a little forethought and planning you can plan to be a better more relaxed and focused YOU this season. Instead of feeling alone, or guilty because you ate too much food at the party, and yes even if you skipped the annual office party or you haven't exercised in 5 days you can change today, this season is for making a plan and waking up everyday to improve on that plan until you have have accomplished your goal and it has become reality.
5 tips for a Happier You this Holiday season
1. Everyday is a New day, never wait for the New Year it is just like any other day
2. Only you can choose your actions and reactions in all situations
3. Enjoy God's Creation get out into the fresh air and breath
4. Fill your plate 3/4 full first with vegetables then add your treat (yes I had to add a food tip)
5. Exercise it is a cure all for the over-eater, the depressed, the tired and the overly stressed
I have put into motion my plan, it focuses on two things family and health.
I signed up for a Thanksgiving 5K and plan to train and run a New Years Day 1/2 marathon.
and for my family we are planning many inexpensive outings to completely enjoy each other and celebrate this wonderful time of year, the season of Thanksgiving.
What's your plan for a better more enjoyable You? The day doesn't matter, your age doesn't matter, your economical situation doesn't matter but your intentions do matter. Find the inner person God is still working on and learn to love it.
But during these events the fun and overwhelmingness can become a great burden to someone that either has suffered a great loss or has a lack of self-control with food or finds themselves at social events where they feel completely awkward. If one of these examples is you take heart, Jesus is the reason we celebrate both in Thanksgiving and during Christmas and He made you just the way you are and will continue to perfect you in His image until the day of His return.
With a little forethought and planning you can plan to be a better more relaxed and focused YOU this season. Instead of feeling alone, or guilty because you ate too much food at the party, and yes even if you skipped the annual office party or you haven't exercised in 5 days you can change today, this season is for making a plan and waking up everyday to improve on that plan until you have have accomplished your goal and it has become reality.
5 tips for a Happier You this Holiday season
1. Everyday is a New day, never wait for the New Year it is just like any other day
2. Only you can choose your actions and reactions in all situations
3. Enjoy God's Creation get out into the fresh air and breath
4. Fill your plate 3/4 full first with vegetables then add your treat (yes I had to add a food tip)
5. Exercise it is a cure all for the over-eater, the depressed, the tired and the overly stressed
I have put into motion my plan, it focuses on two things family and health.
I signed up for a Thanksgiving 5K and plan to train and run a New Years Day 1/2 marathon.
and for my family we are planning many inexpensive outings to completely enjoy each other and celebrate this wonderful time of year, the season of Thanksgiving.
What's your plan for a better more enjoyable You? The day doesn't matter, your age doesn't matter, your economical situation doesn't matter but your intentions do matter. Find the inner person God is still working on and learn to love it.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Valleys to Mountain Tops
Have you ever had a moments where you are sitting in church, a lecture or any teaching and you just know that speaker is talking to you. Well I had one this week as I was down in a valley of self-pity God was there to tell me "He is enough" His grace is everything I need and should want.
Any idea or thought that we place into action and intend for our own good or personal gain only leads to one conclusion; we need a Savior and His name is Jesus.
This application of needing Jesus is relevant in everyone's life young and old. I encourage you to seek His Saving Grace and know YOU are His greatest love and He only want to protect, guide, love and give you eternal life. He threw me the rope from my valley this week and has continued to show me blessings albeit they might be small in the eyes of others, but I know where they come from and I am grateful.
May you feel and know when Jesus is passing down a rope to help you out of your personal valley.
Any idea or thought that we place into action and intend for our own good or personal gain only leads to one conclusion; we need a Savior and His name is Jesus.
This application of needing Jesus is relevant in everyone's life young and old. I encourage you to seek His Saving Grace and know YOU are His greatest love and He only want to protect, guide, love and give you eternal life. He threw me the rope from my valley this week and has continued to show me blessings albeit they might be small in the eyes of others, but I know where they come from and I am grateful.
May you feel and know when Jesus is passing down a rope to help you out of your personal valley.
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