Where do you want to be?

Singing "rain drops on roses, and whiskers on kittens...."

This follows along the line of "count your blessings, name them one by one"

Or the "Glad Game"

Whatever it is "God inhabits the Praises of his People"

That's where I want to be..... in His Glory!

So, when I want to remove myself from this life, circumstances, troubles, worries...

"Enter his gates with Praise"....

Making this a HABIT!

SALUTE!

In the Water

I'm reminded again about how we can walk away from peace, joy... health.

Actually, I love stories and parables that paint a picture we can understand.

It is as if we have a choice....

No, it is a choice we make "consciously" every moment.

We can walk into the the river of HIS peace and then climb into the boat where the Lord is the captain.

Or walk into the waters of self pity, anger, unforgiveness, revenge, hatred.... and dog paddle around trying to stay afloat and not drown.

Think about the energy it takes to sit in a boat... no worries of any thing. Even in the mist of a storm you have faith that the CAPTAIN IS Capable of keeping you safe.

Then think about the energy it takes to paddle around in the mist of a storm (of emotions). Heart pumping, muscles becoming fatigue... energy drained. Hopelessness and sickness take over. YOUR STRAINING your body, mind and spirit to survive.

Walking or jumping in to the sea of negative emotion is "natural"... the flesh knows it well.

Somehow people "think" it makes them "feel" better to be angry, harbor unforgiveness, devise ways to "get back".

Walking or jumping into the LORDS PRESENCE is not natural. But it can become a natural reflex once you develop the habit of STOPPING, RECOGNIZING and ADMITTING what your thinking and what you are doing. Being in the "flesh" or being in the "spirit".

That's where I want to be. Knee jerk reaction to conflict, stress, troubles in my life.

"Go to the Mat" oops! I meant "Go the the WORD (boat)"

Just a little Godfather got thrown in there.

Make it a habit until it becomes a Natural reflex of action.

Today, I choose to face a conflict going to the Word. Walking into the River of His peace.

Getting in the Boat (His Word) and trusting God to take care of the conflict HIS way.

Oh, I love this blogging thing! It's such a rich experience (saves on the cost of a therapist!)

SALUTE!

Worth Repeating

1 Timothy 4:8

⁸ “Physical training is good,

but training for godliness is much better,

promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

Oh how true and wise is the word of God. You can exercise, body build but THAT will not last unless you keep it up. Spiritual Exercise is for now and eternity, although I have to say it should also be a daily HABIT.

I recall the time in my life when I was at the GYM 3-4 times a week. Oh, my how good that size 4 felt. But, as you can tell by this blog, it only lasted as long as my commitment. Now Spiritually, I have had those mountain top experiences that were amazing and brought me to an intimate relationship with Jesus. My spiritual growth was amazing. That growth has really never left me BUT I must say, I went through a dark place in my life (when I was a size 4) and those spiritual muscles were NOT used.

I'm seeking to be strong PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, and MENTALLY in the LORD!

That is true Health and Wellness

Salute!

DAY ONE

Day one - back to the end

So starts the battle between flesh and spirit. I WILL WIN!

When I go to bed saying "tomorow, I'm going to.... blah blah blah"

then I wake up.... ugh! "Oh, I need a cup of coffee, Not sure I have time..."

as I feel a tired body... E X C U S E S.

The battle starts by

Romans 12:2

²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind,

that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

I MUST get up and get the WORD and start my day preparing for the battle!

Blogging helps me focus and inspires me as I write and find the word of God that strengths my mind, spirit and therefore my BODY

NOW DO IT!

Salute!

Back to the END

Re-cap

21 days to health and wellness... Umm mm let's see

I've become more aware of "habits"

I've become more aware of making commitments

I've become more aware!

I think I'm more thoughtful in food choices

I think I'm more thoughtful about how I start my day

I think... ya... I think... therefore I am!

I still have excuses about routine. Ah, I have to face it... I don't seem to do anything the same way twice. It's as though I avoid doing something systematic.. or routine.

No, that's not true. I developed a habit when I walk in the door of putting my keys and purse in the same place every time.

Why? Mostly because I became so frustrated at loosing my keys and purse.

Self Preservation! But, when I'm not at home(s), I get all messed up. Why, because

I don't have the same place to put my stuff.

So, I see the problem.

It's difficult for me to have a routine when my life doesn't have routine.

NO EXCUSES! but yet it's a real excuse.

so, this week I HAVE TO, WANT TO, WILL TO (ya that's good.... "will too".. you know my will)

I WILL TO make (not find) 30 minutes to pray and exercise at the same time!

I have noticed as much as I have drawn closer to my walk with the Lord through this journey, I NEED to develop a more effect prayer life. I pray, but DO I LISTEN!?

I pray, but do I LISTEN!!!! I stray when I am reading the bible, I stray (my mind) when I'm praying. I need God to heal and help my brain NOT STRAY!

another thought (oh, ya there I go straying!)

I had something disturb me this morning. (relationship issue) And as it disturbed me in my soul and even in my stomach.... I was fighting myself saying "I refuse to let this rob me of my joy today!" "Oh, Lord help me". How come I can tell others "you need to just get over it and move on" yet here I was plagued by my disturbing, disappointing almost angry thoughts. Then I "thought".... In order for me to STOP these thoughts I need to think on "what is true, lovely, ..... etc" SO, I tried but .... failed.

THEN I recalled that if

I SANG

out loud

(thank goodness I was in the car)

it would work.

AND IT DID! I sang "hallelujah song" strong and loud, thinking in my head...

Thank you Jesus and began to praise HIM.

Miracle... it worked! I was restored peace in my soul and joy.

God inhabits the praises of His people"

Psalms 22:3

Count my blessings,

praise Him,

develop routine and habits that bring

Health and Wellness

to my body, soul and spirit

Start again in the morning!

Back to the END

Salute!