Whirl Wind of Thoughts

Interesting when we really "look".

Not with our eye's but with our heart.  When Our Heart looks at an event, and object or anything as a means of  seeking truth,  we find a treasure chest of "gems".  Little gems that encourage, teach and strengthen us.

My daughter, who has quite a green thumb, told me about her garden.  She began to pour out her excitement about the lessons one can learn about life through gardening. Working in the earth, planting, harvesting.  

How exciting for me as I thought - "wow, the love of gardening passed down through generations".  Sicilian Gardener's! Of course, eating from the fruits of our labors. My Grandma told similar stories.

The point is to LOOK for lessons that can be applied to OUR life.  Lessons that encourage, strengthen, illuminate the  purpose of living. 

My next thought is my new favorite movie that  I can watch a billion, trillion times.  "The Proposal with Sandra Bullock".  Right up there with Pillow Talk and You've got mail.  

The point is I was looking for the soundtrack, because I like a few of the songs (to play while exercising). 

I realized that had I heard some of these songs before seeing the movie I would have not given them a second chance.  BUT, when I associate the songs with the Movie - they take on new meaning.

Wow,  I guess my two thoughts today go together quite well (No coincidence I'm sure)

The way we look at things (events, circumstances, objects, people... etc) change when we filter them through our  desire to serve Christ. 

 

Philippians 1:21 

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Seeing the world through the eye's of Jesus.

Health and Wellness are acquired when we earnestly look for them.  

Seek them.  Desire them.

Have a little Talk with Jesus (a song) asking him for "his Eyes"

Stop and smell the roses is an expression that says "LOOK". (garden thing!)

Salute!  To your Health and Wellness 

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!