I am truly excited to see how God is moving through my blogger friends. Isn't it great to know that His power is perfected through our weaknesses.
I am doing well so far. Each evening I proudly tell my husband that I flossed my teeth, and like a little child I expect his praise. Quite silly really.............. all over my procrastination to floss. But I don't care, as long as I see results.
Today I lead worship with a brand new band. I decided yesterday that I was not going to critique myself to death after leading. Often, in my insecurities, I overanalyze how the service went , what I said etc. I decided that I would choose not to go down that road. Instead I chose to focus on where He was moving and the sweetness of His presence, and just to allow Him to gently speak any words of wisdom to me. It was great, and a lot less painful and self- involved (which is pride)
I caught myself a few times again today moving into judgement, and speaking in tongues seems to help me. I have to admit though, I let a big one slip out of my mouth.
Today there was a pedestrian crossing in front of our car, and she scowled at us, as though we should have stopped sooner. In Kelowna, pedestrians rule over anything. Anyways, as I scowled back at her, I said,
"No one with legs that big should wear a skirt that short!!"" Yikes, that was a nasty one!
I had to repent right then. I was thinking very judgemental thoughts about her, and really had no right. Like I'm the fashion police or something! The only person who might be able to get away with a comment like that is Stacey on "What Not To Wear"
In Luke 6:37 Jesus said,
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Even though this is a hard, true fact from Jesus, even this scripture gives a promise of forgiveness that we all need, lots every day. When I think of the power of repentance and the gift of His forgiveness, I can't help but be excited about this 21 journey.
It is a tremendous journey we are all on, and I am so excited for all of the Reformation team.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Gal. 6:9
Keep going team, keep pressing in, don't loose heart or grow wear
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Cheryl
Thanks for sharing. That was a great story. Made me laugh. Isn't that just the way - things go great at church and then....we trip up.
Sometimes it's hard not to see things through 'Stacey's' eyes. :)
I'm so glad to hear that your worship went well.
Bless you.
Love, Rhonda
We RELAXED this morning with our friends - no schedule. It was so nice to just spend time together. We drove home from Barrie this afternoon. What a gorgeous day!!!
Tonight we prepared for the Blessings Life Group we are starting on Monday night. I am "busy" getting last minute things prepared, but overall I'm ready. I have felt the "crunch" tonight, as we stayed longer than planned - again - the time in 1 day is 24 hours. If we "overspend" in one portion of the day, it has to be extracted from somewhere else. :o(
Tonight I am catching up with my postings (I couldn't connect to Internet in Barrie) and I am running into "overtime."
Have to fly!! Cheryl
Did any of you see the movie "You've got mail?". The two main characters would look forward to checking their email every day to see if the other person had written, well, this is like that. I do look forward to hearing from all of you but especially you Cheryl, it's wonderful to connect this way. I am doing great in catching myself when judgment or disrespect come to my heart, yesterday there were several opportunities as various situations came out into the open. These were all outside of my home relationships but in my identifying with the injustice I almost slipped into judgment of the other party. Wow, this happens so easily; it's not even noticed unless we have purposed not to. This 21 day journally is like an accountability group. It's liberating to say the least.
Josie
I had too many spelling errors and had to delete my comment. I will try again!
Cheryl,
Your "post" made me laugh. Your honesty is refreshing and I love that about you! I am glad that God is so patient with us.
It is really neat to see how you all are affecting me...I am flossing my teeth more, giving more thought to making healthy chioces (food and exercise), etc. There really is power in agreement! Go girls go!!
Holly
Day four was an interesting and eventful one in my world..you can check my blog if you want the details. All of the "visual people" will get a good laugh and all of the empathetic people will "feel my pain".
Day three, Saturday, we attended a huge funeral in Toronto. A friend from bible college had died of a heart attack....Les was only 43 yrs old. It sure makes you stop and think about what's really
important.
Like Josie, I had also thought of the movie "You've Got Mail" in regards to our blogging. I have really enjoyed reading all the girls blogs over this past month. It took me till this past week to finally write my own blog. I don't tend to jump in quickly, I'm the type to get wet gradually. God has wired us all so differently - He certainly is not a "cookie cutter creator"!
Have a great day
Shari
You girls rock!!
Way to go! I bless you and encourage you on your adventure with Him.
Josie, if you start your own blog, let us know the address, and same for you Cheryl Levy.
Love you all.
Ladies
It's time for a little vulnerability, and accountability.
I was relieved but pretty sad this morning. Let me explain.
I hadn't been on the scales for a few days trying really hard to not obsess.
In that time, I had guilt over feeling full a few times, eating a handful of my husband's THREE LARGE bags of peanut M&Ms....I was PMSing....how am I supposed to resist at a time like that!
My eating plan is very healthy, no missing nutrients....just learning the best place to get them....three meals a day, and snacks when I want.
So here is the problem....I felt so guilty about not being deprived that I was sure the scales would reflect my "indulgence". As with every time I get on the scales there is a cycle of worry, waiting...for numbers to register, and relief...weight loss anyway.Then an out loud, "thank you Jesus"
This should not surprise me by now, I've been at this for almost 2 months. Yet, the cycle continues.
I was relieved to see a lower number again...not a lot lower, but lower. But, I felt very sad that my thoughts and emotions are so affected in a negative way. I know I come from a long line of "food rewarders" and "disordered eating", but I want to be able to relax ...and not be controled by food....even in my emotions. I wonder if this will pass, as time proves that I am on the right path.... Help me Jesus.
That's where I am at on day 5
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