Will we do all things?

We know that Christ says we can do all things with Him.  We've heard that nothing is impossible.  Why is it then that we do not do them?  The things we wish we could, the obstacles that continuously get in our way.  How is it that we are to be winners in the race if we don't even get out and run?  These are the questions I've asked myself but have never answered.  Until today.  I am taking God for His word, I am going to trust that He is right.  I am not going on a self-realizing trip, I'm not taking a challenge or doing a dare.. I am simply doing the things I keep not doing.  I am starting with 3 things that continue to beat me.  One is waking up early.  Since I can remember I have struggled with getting out of bed.  This causes a number of problems such as: Not getting to work on time, not having time to do morning prayer or bible study, not feeling good the rest of the day because I was rushing all morning. I need to beat this vice and I can't.  But I can rely on God to help me.  Numero dos. Cussing or unwholesome or foul words.  How many times in Proverbs does Solomon refer to the tongue and a fool .. I don't want to be a fool.  I want to sound like a Godly lady, like someone who has Christ living in her.  In my small group we watched a video about how the four letter word for GOD is YVHW.  It's like a breath.. It's like our own breath is the echo of our creator.  Now I don't know about you but what comes out of my mouth at times is SOO not about God.  It should be though, and with His help.. it will be.  Three.. well that one I am a little worried about.  How many times have I said.. "Ugghhh I am so disgusted with how I feel in my own skin?".. or "Why do I even have a closet full of clothes that don't fit?"  Exercise.  We all need it.  We all should experience sweat, intensity, rapid heartbeat, the benefits of healthy movement!  But doesn't a love story and chocolate ice cream seem better?  Doesn't reading or cooking or spending time with others seem to take up more of our time?  Exercise is important.. VERY. It releases endorphines, creates awareness of our strengths and weaknesses, trains our bodies and minds, allows us to stay healthy and gives us something to do instead of being lazy or overscheduled.  I have never stuck to an exercise plan but I believe God will help me.  I am not just approaching this whole idea about wellness or etiquette or discipline because I want to say " look I did it.."  I want God to have full Glory about what He does.  I think and believe He will provide, He will enable me.  I am human and I do fail... but He is our amazing, star breathing, life giving, Fathering, provider and friend.  If he can't help me then who can?  I may lose sight and not succeed every attempt but I truly believe God will help me gain a routine of better habits.  I will share my success with you so that you may gain strength and encouragement and so that I may glorify Christ.  He is worthy and He loves me.  I want to be better for Him and for those in my life.  Here I go.  Day one.  Started with waking at 5.  Having coffee with my husband and reading from the bible together.  He did his pushups while I read a bit more.  I waited til he left ( cuz i look a little silly doing this )and I did a workout video.. Whew.  Heart rate is up.. sweating a little.. knees are cramping.  I didn't think I could make it but I pushed.  Then shower.. actually had time to shave.. ( lucky John) and put on make up !! whoop whoop !  Then I prayed a bit about this plan I had to glorify God and off to work.  Got here and already anxiety hits.  Lies and insecurities creep in my ear.. Then an email from my mentor and friend !! Feeling better as the day goes on.  Sometimes I get overwhelemed about what I am going to do when I get off ( like I have a lot, no kids, no demanding husband or many extra-curriculars.. )  but none the less I get stressed.. Then I think about how I wish I was somewhere else.. All the annoying thoughts come at me.. But then it's time for ladies group.  What did I get out of that??? Confirmation.  People need people to relate too.. I am doing this because I want to win, I want God to get glory AND I want others to know they can too!!  There is so much heartache and suffering and secrets and sadness but God is a God who heals and loves and can do what we can't.  I know these things I am attempting may seem small, but they have beaten me all my life.  If God and I can beat them.. it will boost my confidence and send me to beat other things. I hope that if you are reading this, where ever you may be in your walk, reach out to God.. He is waiting. 

2 Corinthians 3:2-6

You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. 3And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
4 Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. 5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, 6 who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.


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