Week One - Day Three

Good Morning World. The rain has stopped - for now - and the sun is shining. I finally figured out how to get back to my blog here and wanted to update it. The first two days of my journey have been amazing. It seems like the things Becky has asked me to do are too simple and inconsequentail to make a difference...but they do...they are. I am reminded of the fact that God never walks away from me but it is me who walks away from him. AND...he is always there waiting for me to come back to him - to appraoch him in prayer - to continue my relationship with him. I just have to do it. It is my choice! And OH MY...how it affects my world to just do this!
Breathe in the Holly Spirit and breathe out whatever is tempting me or bothering me. It is so simple to do and seems so powerless but it is quite the opposite. This simple technique is really helping me. But again it is my choice to do it or not. I am praying I will continue to make the right choices...the choices that will help me achieve the goals I want so badly.
Today is Day Three and I am asked to define my greatest need or most destructive behavior at this moment in my life. I have many but have narrowed it down to two - negativity and over-eating. Nuf said.
For Day Four and Five I am supposed to select a scripture addressing my need or habit and post it on my blog. I have already found it and can't wait to post it. My verse(s) are:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:6-8

These verses hold a lot of meaning for me and my life. God is already speaking to me. It is my choice to listen or not.

I am so thankful for you, God!

Barb

The First Day of the Rest of My Life

Good Morning. Today I'm starting a new adventure...blogging. I've never had my own blog before and don't follow very many blogs on a regular basis. Becky's Boot Camp is another brand new experience for me and I enter both of these adventures prayerfully. I'm ready for what God has planned for the rest of my life...beginning with today!