Having a Routine

I can't believe my daughters go back to school three weeks from today!  WOW summer went fast!!  We got all their school supplies and they are sooooooo excited.  Whoever comes over to our house gets a full explanation of what they got.....I just LOVE their excitement for school!

With changes in schedules from normal daily routines, there are times when having that balance of a healthy lifestyle routine doesn't always fall into place.  It is hard with doing this and that, eating here and there to stay on track.  If I have found one thing, is to make sure you take time for yourself.....even if its walking around the block, doing a few sit-ups or push-ups or having devotional time.  It is so important that you set aside 10 mins a day for your own time.  I feel it empowers me.  Who knows, you may even go a bit longer and get 20-30 mins of spiritual, mental and physical uplifting!!

So get to work, and may the Lord be with you
                                          ~1 Chronicles 22:16

Consistent!!

Do you wish you were more consistent?  I know I am good with being consistent with working out, my daily devotions but often not with eating healthy.  I really have to focus and know that it is ok to have those "cheat" days within reason.  Another thing I am not always consistent with is cleaning!  I try and tell myself; "Deb Gray, cleaning is a great calorie burner!"  But my subconscious tells me it is not fun!!!:)   I vision how I love what everything looks when its all picked up, dusted off and made fresh!!  I know my weakness, and that's were I ask God for strength in being consistent. 

Be strong.  Take courage.  Don't be intimidated....because....your God, is striding ahead of you.  He's right there with you.  He won't let you down; he won't leave you."
                            ~Deuteronomy 31:6

Boot Camp!

Today is the first boot camp at Bethany Lutheran Church.  I'm excited for a spirit filled workout.  We are going to do various strength and interval cardio exercises to burn some calories!  With this intense heat, we won't be outside the entire time.....I want people to come back:) LOL

It will be great to lift and inspire each other with the power of Christ!!!

Wishing you a Blessed Day!

Deb

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
                                                                                    ~Lamentations 3:22-23

Prayer

We had a bit of a scare over the weekend.  My little one fell off of a horse!  She is OK, but it was a morning in the ER to run tests and scans.  She is getting better everyday.....just very sore from the fall and bruising that occurred.  The first thing my oldest (who is 8 years old) said, "Mom I am going to pray for her".  WOW!  I know I am not the best Mom, but I do hope that I am helping my children to develop a strong spiritual base for what their future brings.

Holy Hugs,

Deb

Summertime Fun!

Summer is a time of all sorts of fun!  I am blessed to spend a lot of it with family.  The past few weeks we have been going to the lake.  Some of the joys I've had is seeing my girls love playing it the water.  These joys are having my 5 year old with no fear of the water and swimming like a fish, to my 8 year old go from being terrified of tubing to wanting go and go FASTER!!!

With all this fun, my eating has been WAY out of balance!  Let's just say I'm not missing many meals or snacks.  It's amazing how much better I feel when I do eat healthier.  It helps me realize how incredible our bodies are that God created.  He wants us to take care of us in a balanced way.  It is hard with vacations, travel and even daily stress that occurs.  If I start my day asking God for His guidance and spiritual strength, He helps me in all times.....AWESOME and challenging ones!

I hope you have a Blessed weekend!!

Deb

For with God nothing shall be impossible
                                                                   ~ Luke 1:37

Freedom

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
                                                                                          ~Galatians 5:1

We had a wonderful 4th of July, and I hope you did too.  What a wonderful day to celebrate as Americans!!  Famous words that was written years ago: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."


Again, I hope your Independence Day was spent with family and friends celebrating our freedom.


Now that the celebration day and weekend are over, are you ready to focus on having a healthy lifestyle?  I am giving myself a new challenge.....training for a 1/2 marathon!  I started today with a 3 mile run.  It was great to run off some of  those sweets/treats/drinks:)  I'm all about balance and having some cheats with my diet, but now I'm ready to see what my body can do when I focus and get my mind set on my next goal.  What's your goal you have set?  Let's do this together!!!


Wishing you a blessed day......a day full of FREEDOM!


Deb Gray
                                                                          

John 3:16

"For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

What an incredible verse!!  Eternity is a concept sometimes hard to understand.   Eternity is "forever", and as my little one would say..."that's a long long time mommy".  What an awesome gift we are given, and too often I take it for granted.  I want to know what will happen in the days, weeks, months and years to come....I pray daily that I can become more patient and ask for God to guide me.  I believe that in all life's highs and lows, He is walking right with me!