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The Beauty of the Lord ~ Sunday Devotional

“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17…

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God Rejoices Over You ~ Sunday Devotional

God rejoices over you…yes, you.  You, the one who feels alone.  The one who feels overlooked.  You, the one who feels like a failure.  The one who never feels like…

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Spending Our Days ~ Sunday Devotional

“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NKJV) God has a plan and purpose for our lives. He knew us…

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3 Ways to Create Space for Jesus

I’m doing a Bible study of the book of Acts. We’re going through it chapter by chapter learning how the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to share the gospel. The…

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What About Him? ~ Sunday Devotional

“When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow…

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Confidence ~ Sunday Devotional

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) Confidence comes when we know not only who we are but also…

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a run!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What's your answer? ⁠⠀ ⁠ a run!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What's your answer? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I know you've heard it said: You'll make time for what you want to make time for. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We all have moments and seasons of life when we feel like we just don't have enough time to do x, y, or z. But the truth is that we get done what we want to get done. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We do the things we want to do. We make time for what we want to make time for. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ For me, exercise is a basic necessity. So is my quiet time with Jesus. That's why I do those things early every day because if I leave them to the end of the day, then they might not happen. (Plus, I would be even more of a bear to live 😉) ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ How do you fill in the blank? No right or wrong answers. It could be something fun or a priority you have. Let's hear it! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #fillintheblank #letsconnect #whatsyouranswer #priorities #runner #faithfirstfitness #communityovercompetition #earlymorningrun #earlymorningrunner #jesussweatcoffee #butfirstjesus #faiththenfitness #runeveryday #runstreak
Here's my two cents' worth about transformations: Here's my two cents' worth about transformations: The only ones that last are the ones that no one can see. . . My nails transformed from plain to painted today, and I love the transformation. But it won't last. The polish will chip away and eventually I'll take off the polish and be back to plain fingernails. They're fun while they last but they're only temporary. . . It's why you'll never see a before and after bare midriff here. I guarantee that any before and after picture you see will eventually change. I mean, if for no other reason than that people age and things just change (I doubt I need to say more about that 😉) . . The only transformations that last, and the ones that I want to celebrate here, aren't ones that social media are pushing to the top of your feed. . . The ones I choose to celebrate might be seen in a bigger smile or brighter eyes but most importantly the change is something that has happened inside a woman's heart and in her way of thinking. You can't document that with side by side photos. . . Those transformations are only apparent when you spend time with her. The people in her circle will notice the difference in the confidence she exudes and the peace that she has with who she is and how she looks. Because her pursuit of a transformation was never about the number on the scale or the clothing size, she simply wanted to find freedom in living her healthy life. . . Now tell me, what do you think of this nail color? What color should I go with next time? . . . . #transformations #foundonmyrun #mytwocents #manicure #selfcare
Do you have a daily gratitude practice? . . Mine h Do you have a daily gratitude practice? . . Mine happens at the end of each day as I sit with my @kitlifeplanners and write 3 things in the Be Grateful section of my daily planner. I'm sharing a few pictures that represent some things I'm grateful for. . . A daily gratitude practice helps us stay aware of the good things happening to us, for us, and around us. . . What's something you're grateful for today? . . . . . #thankfulthursday #gratitudepractice #dailygratitude #blessed #mycuprunnethover
Did you know that August is Wellness Month? What d Did you know that August is Wellness Month? What does wellness mean to you? . . Today is Day 300 of my #runstreak This is one way that I choose wellness each day. . . . . #wellnessmonth #ichoosewellness #spiritmindbody #bodymindspirit #mentalhealth #selfcare #chooseyou #selfcareisnotselfish
There's nothing better than a warm chocolate chip There's nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie, do you agree? . . There was a time when I would've hesitated to admit that. Why? Well, someone who was constantly pursuing weight loss shouldn't admit to liking chocolate chip cookies, right? If I said this, wouldn't people think something like "No wonder she looks like that. If she'd just not eat cookies, she might lose weight." . . There are so many things wrong with thoughts like that. First, you and I need to be confident in the choices we make. There is no good or bad food. Your tastes and my tastes are our tastes. What we like is what we like. Just because I like a warm chocolate chip cookie doesn't mean I'm not a healthy person. Saying I like a warm chocolate chip cookie doesn't mean I eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. . . Second, if someone is judging me about what I'm eating, how I look, etc, that's on them not on me. What another person thinks of you, isn't your problem. What someone thinks of me, isn't my problem.. . . Finally - and this is when I had to admit that some of my body image struggles were actually prideful - people really don't give much thought to what I do. To think that others are thinking about what you and I are eating gives us a little more importance in their life than what we really are. . . I'm working on a mini food freedom series that we'll be doing in my free Facebook group in September. What topics would you like to see addressed when it comes to your relationship with food? Comment or DM me. . . Now, I'll get back to these cookies and enjoy one right out of the oven. . . . . . #chocolatechipcookieday #chocolatechipcookies #chocolateeveryday #moderation365 #antidiet #makepeacewithfood
{Mental Health Monday - Simplify}⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It’s Simplify Your Life week. I can’t think of a better way to simplify than to have an efficient morning routine. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Our mornings set the stage for the rest of our day. The last thing we, or our kids, need is to have a rough start to the day. Feeling behind or overwhelmed before we even get out the door will not be helpful to the success of our day.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So how can you simplify your morning to help you have a better day?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Start the night before! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ My number one tip for an easier morning is getting a jumpstart on it before it ever happens.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Here are just a few things you can do: ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ➡️Lay out clothes - workout clothes and clothes for the day. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ➡️Pack lunches. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ➡️Plan what you’ll have for dinner and make necessary preparations. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ➡️Fill water bottles or a water jug so you can start drinking water right away. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You can find more tips on my free checklist: https://marshaapsley.com/better-morning ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You can read more about developing a morning routine here: https://marshaapsley.com/morning-routine/⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ How's your morning routine? What can you do to simplify it and set yourself up for a better day?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #mentalhealthmonday #selfcareisimportant #mentalhealthtips #mentalwellness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealthsupport #spiritmindbody #goodmorning #bettermorning #morningperson #mentalhealthcounselor #mentalhealth #healthymind #faithandmentalhealth #justbreathe #runmyrace #counselinglife #mentalhealthcounseling #counselingworks #mentalhealthsupport #wellnessinfluencer #christianinfluencer #shiftyourmindset #healthymindandbody #faithinspired
{Sunday Devotional - God rejoices over you}⁠⠀ {Sunday Devotional - God rejoices over you}⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ God rejoices over you...yes, you. You, the one who feels alone. The one who feels overlooked. You, the one who feels like a failure. The one who never feels like enough. The one who feels unworthy, unloved, and unheard. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ God rejoices over you!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Read Isaiah 62, specifically focusing on verses four and five. You’ll read how much God loves His people. The passage compares it to a bridegroom and his bride. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You’ve been at the weddings, you’ve seen the photos, that show the delight in the bridegroom’s eyes when his bride appears. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ God delights in you just the same. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ He sees you...only you. God cares for you. He loves you. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You, yes you, bring Him joy. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ When God created you, He said you were good. He was pleased with His work, and He wants you to feel that, see that, and know that. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Just as the bridegroom only has eyes for the bride, so God, when He looks at you, only sees you. You are special to Him. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I know it’s a bit beyond our comprehension. We’re tempted to think we’re the exception. Maybe God looks at her like that, but He could never rejoice over me. Especially because.... Go ahead and fill in the blank with whatever it is you feel separates you from His love, but then know this: Nothing can separate you from the love of God. (see Romans 8:38-39). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You see, God rejoices over you. End of story. Please don’t resist it. Allow this truth to wash over you right now, in this moment. Know that you are seen, you are heard, you are loved, and you are worth it. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Happy Sunday!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #verseoftheweek #sundaypost #wordbeforeworld #christianinspiration #sundayinspiration #weekendinspiration #christianposts #devotions #devotionaltime #butfirstjesus #faithinspired #jesussweatcoffee #jesusfirst #nourishyoursoul #wordsthatinspire #christianinfluencer #coffeeandjesus #authorslife #godsglory #faithblogger #christianauthor #jesusgirl #spiritualfitness #jesusfollower #postwithpurpose #justbreathe #morningdevotional #dailydevotional #womensdevotional #faithfirst⁠⠀
How are you kicking off August? . . I started with How are you kicking off August? . . I started with an hour at the adoration chapel followed by 6 mile run and found 6 cents along the way 😄 . . I’m expecting August to be a good month! . . Let’s hear it! Tell me about your day or your expectations for this fresh start. I’m cheering you on 💙 . . . . #runmyrace #morningmiles #earlymorningrun #irunthisbody #irunthistown #likehowyoumove #freshstart #runnerlife #shelbyroadrunners #healthyish #fitnessismywitness #jesussweatcoffee #inspiringfitness #inspiringwomenrunners #faithandfitness #runlikeawoman #ihavearunnersbody #foreverfit #foreverhealthy #christianfitness #womenrunning #keepingactive #exerciseformentalhealth #runnermotivation
"Our membership is so helpful to remember God is o "Our membership is so helpful to remember God is our Foundation (our Faith) and getting fresh air and the other parts of the framework...these keep me grounded."⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ That's what one woman wrote in a recent evening check-in in the Faith and Fitness Membership Community. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Every day we have an evening accountability thread where the women report how they implemented the 4 pillars of the Faith and Fitness Framework. This framework is key to helping women break free from diets and start feeling better in her body right now. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Want to learn what those 4 pillars are and how to implement them in your life? Get my free download here: https://marshaapsley.com/framework or DM me and I'll send you the link. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Want the extra support and accountability that goes along with the framework? Join the membership community. Doors are currently open. For an investment of ~$1/day you can be on your way to feeling better in your body without dieting. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You'll gain the confidence you need to care for your body in a way that leads to a life of living fit and free. No more worries and distraction about weight loss and body image but instead you'll be free to live the life God designed for you.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #joyinthejourney #faithandfitness #likehowyoumove #fitmomover45 #fitandfree #findyourfit #runmyrace #positivebodyimage #activeeveryday #healthyandhappy #movemore #justmove #liveauthentic #activelife #healthyish #beautifulhealth #inspiringfitness #inspiringhealth #ditchthediet #exerciseformentalhealth #keepingactive #christianfitness #morethanabody #communityovercompetition #inspiringwomen #spiritualfitness #foreverfit #foreverhealthy #justbreathe #doyourbest⁠⠀
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    I am not a doctor, nutritionist, certified personal trainer. I share from my heart. I share what has worked for me along this journey of health and fitness and mindset shift. I am a counselor, but I am not your counselor. I do not know your personal story or situation. Please recognize the fact that it is your responsibility to work directly with your physician before, during, and after seeking nutritional or exercise advice. Therefore the information on this blog is for information purposes only and no guarantees are made concerning the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of that information. The blogger behind this website accepts no responsibilities for errors or omissions on the site. Remember that any advice, tips, or recommendations you receive from this blog are not to be substituted for professional advice, please consult with a medical professional before starting any new exercise or diet plans. Visitors should take action based on the information provided at their own risk, as the blog owner is not responsible for any losses, damages, or injuries, that occur as a result.

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