I know it's been a while....But things are happening! God is moving!

I know it's been a while... I know I've been MIA with THIS blog lately. I'm going to try and be better. It's been a crazy summer and things are happening. God is moving and I'm so excited to share some things with you!  I've been building my own online business and I'm having a great time doing it! If you want to check out all my hard work you can find me at https://6figurehousewife.com/.  But Today, I want to Encourage You... I want to leave you with Jeremiah 12:5. God is speaking to Jeremiah after he has been complaining about his current situation. "If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? What does this mean?  If you want God to do the Big Things - you have to show up for the little things The little things DO matter - God sees them even when no one else does Trust Him and you WILL be able to run with the horses - God is saying that it IS possible I want to pray for each and every one of you today. You are what this community great! See my full post at  https://6figurehousewife.com/how-to-increase-your-productivity-with-10-daily-steps And learn why you should make your bed Every Day!

Feeling Underachieved?

Have You Ever Felt Under-Accomplished? Maybe there was a goal that used to be on your horizon, but today seems like a distant dream. Maybe you're not as advanced in life as you hoped to be by now and the feeling of failure begins to seep in. But what if instead of feeling like we failed - we simply realize that our goals change over time. Priorities determine much of how we live our lives. Sometimes a sacrifice does have to be made, sometimes we do miss out. But just because a door closes, doesn't mean it's locked shut with the key forever gone into an abyss. Sometimes, it just takes longer to get there than we originally expected. So, if there's anything that you want to accomplish in your lifetime, today is a great day to readjust some priorities. You can't go back in time and change your beginning - but today you can begin to change your ending. A phrase my husband uses that was passed down from his father, "If there isn't time to do it right, there's time to do it over." We can't change what's been done, but we can start to make changes today! So what can you do today? Maybe it's as simple as just writing it down. Put a declaration on your bathroom mirror! Look at it everyday and decided what small steps you can take to make your dreams come true. So, some practical steps:   WRITE IT DOWN AND LOOK  AT IT EVERY DAY (you can do that NOW)  GET A CHEERLEADER....or two or three. You don't have to shout out your ambitions to the whole world, but a few close friends who will be there to encourage you along the way and who won't let you give up - no matter how many times you may fail. REMEMBER...BABY STEPS. It might not be the right time in your life to move to France - but if it's what you want to do, start by putting a few dollars away every day. One step at a time still gets you one step closer. PRAY...this should be first. Because if you're going to be truly happy and accomplish what God has already put in your heart, you'd better make sure you're it's what HE has in store for you. God cares about your happiness. He put those desires in you in the first place. Make sure He's part of the plan - better yet, make sure He is the plan!

My WHO is not my DO

God is always pleased with your "Who"... ...but sometimes we need to work on our 'Do's'. I was reminded this weekend that God has already redeemed me from everything I could truly fear - an eternity apart from Him. I don't need to dwell on the fears that "I'm not good enough," "I'm not smart enough," "I'm not pretty enough," or even "I'm not 'Christian' enough." God loves me, because HE made me! My who is perfected through Jesus Christ! Yes, I mess up. Yes, I make mistakes. BUT GOD is gracious enough to forgive me...all I have to do is ask. It's a hard concept to remember. I don't always have to be perfect. I had the opportunity to celebrate a couple who got married this past weekend. On their wedding day, they were also celebrating their 250th day of sobriety! God has brought them through so much over the past year. I look at them, and I don't see them for their past mistakes. I see them for their strength in the Lord. Is it easy for them just because they're 'Christians' now? NO! They struggle with temptation every single day. This does not make them 'bad people.' This makes them human. But the fact that they have resisted temptation for so long makes them perfected through Jesus! Are you struggling? We all do. Remember to see yourself as Christ does...your 'Who' is always good enough for God. Let that perfection shine through your 'Do's' too!

Your Personal GPS

God's Positioning System...GPS I don't own a GPS. It might not come as a surprise to those of you who know my husband. We used a friend's GPS once and it told us we had arrived at our destination...while we were in the middle of an intersection! We have not relied on a GPS since.  Are We Gullible?  Why is it that we will put so much faith into a GPS system and believe with all our hearts that it will lead us to our correct destination? Has it ever failed us? Mine did. If we truly believe that "God is Love" (1st John 4:8) then why is it so hard to always bear in mind that "Love never fails."? (1 Cor. 13:8)

God does not disappoint us. Life does. God does not fail us. People do. God guides us through His Perfect Plan...not through our own selfish desires. So when life fails us, rely on God. Rely on your own personal GPS. God's Positioning System - and have the faith that He will guide you to your correct destination. It may not look like a straight path, or the easiest, or even the right path...but it's the one He wants you to take. And He NEVER fails us. Believe! .

BE UNDEFEATED

YOU'VE ALREADY WON! As women we are constantly trying to fix ourselves or hide away because of the whispers. The whispers that tell us we are unworthy, unloved, and even unforgivable. All those whispers of unworthiness are nothing but LIES from the father of lies, Satan himself. Women have an innate fear of being abandoned. We are not meant to be alone, but so often find ourselves lonely. We think we're not good enough, pretty enough, 'mom' or 'wife' enough, etc...But WHY does Satan attack us?

God loves women. He chose for his son to enter the world through a woman! God created woman after Satan fell from grace. We were created out of beauty! We are called to bear life...Satan is the one who brings death. Let's take a look at Jeremiah 30:16-17.Satan tries to devour us, but God promises to devour Satan. God is the one who will forever put Satan in captivity and when he tries to prey on us, God preys on him! God is on our side. We've already won. It's time to stop believing the lies, because they're nothing but Satan's fatal, last ditch effort to bring us down with him. BE UNDEFEATED!

FEAR

...AND IS IT WORTH HOLDING ONTO? Sometimes we can let our lives be run by fear. Fear of not being good enough, pretty enough, smart enough - whatever it is, I'm sure you can think of word that comes to mind for the phrase, "I'm just not _______ enough." Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we constantly beat ourselves up? Are we afraid of change? Afraid of failure? Afraid of the unknown?

What if we stopped thinking about all the negative 'what if' thoughts, i.e, "What if I fail?" "What if I fall" "What if I can't?", and start replacing them with positive 'what if's?" "What if I CAN?" "What if I DO?" "What if I WIN?" I saw a great video this past week and in case you missed it, I'm posting the link here. Even if you did watch it, it's worth watching again. It's a high school dance team - no, they're not dancing to "All about the Base," or shaking their tail feathers - it is the most inspiring peace I've ever seen come from a high school dance team. So, believe in yourself! I believe in YOU!

JEALOUS MUCH!

The Lord is a Jealous God... No, this isn't some middle school drama where two girls like the same guy or someone's hair is way cooler than your own. This is about someone who would like nothing more in the world than to have a relationship with YOU! The word jealousy gets a bad rap and is often compared to covetousness. But it also includes this idea of 'vigilantly guarding something.' Our God is a Jealous God. And the thing that He is 'vigilantly guarding' is YOU. There is no greater feeling than knowing someone is constantly seeking out your presence, your time, and your love. God COVETS His time with YOU. Let's return the same vigilance and guard our hearts in relationship to our God.

Last week we began our new playlist. We would love for you to join us again Monday February 8th at 6:30p.m. for another fun and funky workout! Come'on, don't you want hear the CHURCH CLAP?!?!?! Love you! Kayla & Megan 1900 N Providence (in Kelly Plaza) Columbia MO 65202 (p.s. Check out the Church Clap link to see the video we'll be doing in class!)

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Believe in Yourself...I do!

How's Your Resolution?  Did you know according to Forbes that only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year's Resolution? Let's face it, the odds are not ever in your favor. But there's one thing I'm sure that statistic didn't count on...You are a child of God; You have been saved by grace and through faith you CAN move mountains; you are MORE THAN CONQUERS! (Romans 8:37)

So, if the phrase 'more than conquers' has become somewhat complacent since you hear it all time, let me put it a different way. You have the power to CRUST, OVERTHROW, VANQUISH, OVERPOWER, OVERMASTER, PREVAIL, and TRAMPLE UNDERFOOT anything that you have set it in your heart to achieve this year. Don't let a step back or a slip cause to you release, surrender, forfeit or retreat from the plans God has for you in 2016. We'll be here for you every Monday to help you focus on your goals with tips and advice on how to accomplish what is before you. We are NOT just a weight loss/workout group. We are a community of people joined together who want to see each other succeed - in ANY and ALL goals you have set for yourself. So, if you've never joined us, we invite you with open arms and open hearts. We are a WALLS DOWN, no judgement group and accept you for where you are in life right now...we don't force you to be like us, we just want YOU to be the best YOU you can be! Class Monday Nights. 1900 N Providence Rd, Columbia MO 65202. 6:30-7:30pm with an optional 10 minute session at the end of how you can stay on track with your goals in 2016! See you Monday!

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Giving Thanks

A time to be Thankful!

What Are You Thankful For?  Giving praise is sometimes one of the hardest prayers to pray; especially when things in life aren't going as planned. Even when we do pray, our prays might be 10% praise and 90% of asking God to change something in our life. I know I'm guilty.

Those of you who know me well also know that being a foster parent holds a very special place in my heart. While my biological kids usually pray for puppies and bunnies, and 'please let this food be good;' almost all my foster kids have prayed the same prayer: "Please let me go home." It's a very humbling experience to hear a 6, 8, or even 12 year old child's prayer filled with longing for the home they once knew. And every time I think about one of those prayers, even now, I'm filled with Thankfulness for everything God has given me - from the salvation that He paid for me on the cross to home I live in (even if the living room lights flash when the microwave runs.) So this week, let's focus our prayers on PRAISE; really be thankful for your home, your children, and your friends, even if the situation surrounding those things isn't perfect! God is good...all the time. All the time...God is good.

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LET IT GO... No, I'm not talking about the song from FROZEN. Okay, maybe a little. What should we let go you ask? Not our friends, not our family, or your home...but that person inside of you that tells you "You're not good enough," "You're not strong enough," or, in the words of Deanna Sharpe, "You're ugly, you stink!"  If we trust God to take total control of our lives, we can learn to let go of the insecurities that hold us back from the fullness of God's plan. It's so easy to put on a mask and pretend to be the person you think you should be. But don't be scared of the person you are. Do we all screw up? Yep. Do we all make mistakes? Yep. But embrace the imperfections. It's the only way to grow. We're not perfect. We make mistakes - so will you...Just Keep on Dancing!

Through it ALL...

Through it ALL, it is well... Have you ever felt spiritually attacked? Maybe it's thoughts of lacking self-worth or just questioning "Why God, why?" Sometimes it's hard to see the bigger picture. Sometimes our brain can only handle a two dimensional world view, when God sees the complexity and wonder from beginning to end.  Sometimes, it's really hard to say it is well through it ALL. All means everything. Every moment you loose you temper, every time someone offends you, and every time life doesn't seem fair. Letting go of control may be the hardest thing you do.But, it you can have the strength to say, "God - you got this" you will find yourself refreshed and the burdens lifted off your shoulders. LET GO AND LET GOD.

It is Well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4taAN4QtbI If you want to worship with us today - here is an awesome song that I need in my life right now! Never Underestimate My Jesus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcHh7Id8XvM I love this song too! NEVER underestimate the Power of my Jesus!

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Let's walk WEIGHT

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IT'S NOT THE WEIGHT ON THE SCALE... It's the weight on your soul.... We want to be more than just your instructors. We want to be your friends. We pray for you consistently - we want to know specifics! We will be focusing on 2 very important aspects for the next few weeks: Prayer and Weight. We will give you physical weight loss tips, but our goal is to grow closer to each one of you through daily prayer. Will you join us? I challenge you to find a buddy...be a buddy, have a buddy. We want you two to commit to praying for one another for one week for a specific purpose. You don't have to stop at two, let's have groups of 3 & 4 as well and watch what God will do for us this next week!

Stop. Take a moment. A pray this prayer for someone. We prayed it for you.  Let's not forget the fun in life! We will have our first 'weight' tip tonight at class! Bring a friend!