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Your Speech ~ Sunday Devotional

“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” Colossians 4:6 (NKJV) Some things salt is used for:…

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Don’t Be Afraid ~ Sunday Devotional

“Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no…

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What Happened?? ~ Sunday Devotional

Can I be honest for a minute and say that when I read the following verse, I just wanted to jump up and down and shout “This!  This right here!”…

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A Glimpse Into My Planner – Third Quarter 2020 Review

In 2018, I did a monthly recap post.  Last year, I did two recap posts:  one at six months and one at year end.  This year I’m taking a quarterly…

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Where Are You Looking For Help? ~ Sunday Devotional

When you need to figure out how something works, don’t you consult the owner’s manual? I’ve had my car for over a year and there are still buttons that I’m…

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This is Your Duty ~ Sunday Devotional

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.”  Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV) Fear…

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Running in the rain turned out to be a good idea t Running in the rain turned out to be a good idea this morning! . . Running, and especially this "thing" I have about finding money on my run, often means more than just logging miles or documenting what I found. God uses my active life to teach me along the way. Today was no different. . . When I walked in the house with a smile on my face waving these two bills in front of my husband, he reminded me that yesterday I came in with my "measly" penny and said, "That workout was worth more than a penny!" And it got me thinking.... . . The lesson: Consistency pays off. Some days we may not see the results or feel as if we're making progress, yet we're working so hard! But, you will see the results. And, what you're doing will pay off. . . So whatever you are pursuing right now - whatever goal you're going after, that new habit you're working to develop, the lifestyle change you're making - whatever you're doing, keep going. Don't give up. The results will come. You're going to see the pay off for making the commitment and pushing through the hard days. . . I'm rooting for you! . . . . . . #runmyrace #morningmiles #earlymorningrun #irunthisbody #irunthistown #runnermom #momswhorun #likehowyoumove #runningandlife #runnerlife #shelbyroadrunners #healthyish #fitnessismywitness #fitandfree #everyrunnercounts #jesussweatcoffee #inspiringfitness #inspiringwomenrunners #faithandfitness #runlikeawoman #ihavearunnersbody #foreverfit #foreverhealthy #christianfitness #womenrunning #keepingactive #exerciseformentalhealth #runnermotivation
{Sunday Devotional - The treasure of your heart} ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This section of chapter 6 of Luke is titled “A tree is known by its fruit.” ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Unless there is a bloom on the end of a stem, I can’t tell you the difference between a flower and a weed. And I sure can’t tell the difference in trees unless there’s something hanging off of them. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Just the same, you don’t get to know a person until you have a conversation with them or see them in action. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What’s in our hearts comes out through the words we speak and the things that we do. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ But just like a tree doesn’t come from nothing so our words and our actions don’t come from nothing. They are a result of what we first consume. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The abundance of our hearts is the result of what we plant in them, invest in them, and hide in them. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What are you reading?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Who are you spending your time with?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What are you watching and listening to?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What are you thinking about?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ These things contribute to what grows in our hearts. And what is growing will come out. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Let’s take some time today to consider the treasure in our hearts and how that is coming forth. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Happy Sunday!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #verseoftheweek #sundaypost #wordbeforeworld #christianinspiration #sundayinspiration #weekendinspiration #christianposts #devotions #devotionaltime #devotionalwriter #butfirstjesus #faithinspired #jesusfirst #nourishyoursoul #runmyrace #wordsthatinspire #christianinfluencer #coffeeandjesus #godsglory #faithblogger #christianauthor #jesusgirl #spiritualfitness #jesusfollower #postwithpurpose #justbreathe #morningdevotional #dailydevotional #womensdevotional #faithfirst⁠⠀
It's National Sunglasses Day. Do you wear them? It's National Sunglasses Day. Do you wear them? If you had to pick a pair from the photo, which would you choose? I'll be wearing pair D. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Now it's your turn! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Have a great Saturday!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #nationalsunglassesday #mybeautifulmess #blessedisshe #chooseyou #youareenough #boldbraveyou #havefun #beyou #empoweredwomen #cultivatewhatmatters #sheinspiresothers #justbreathe #runmyrace #fitandfree #inspireothers⁠⠀
"I truly am free. Food does not need to be my mast "I truly am free. Food does not need to be my master. But in that freedom I must be responsible. I feel healthier than I have in a long time. And I am feeling comfortable with who I am. Marsha you have helped me on this journey."⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Getting messages like this one makes my day. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This is the kind of transformation that happens when you build a healthy life on a foundation of faith. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ These are the words of someone who has been in my Faith and Fitness Membership Community where women learn the Faith and Fitness Framework and put it into practice on a daily basis. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Finding freedom. Feeling comfortable in your body. Becoming healthier. Gaining confidence to make the choices that are right for your body and honoring that instead of following someone else's plan. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ These are the things that matter. It's not about the number on the scale or the size of your jeans. (If those need to change, they will.) ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The transformation starts on the inside...with how you think about yourself and how you approach caring for your body.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If you're ready for that kind of transformation, one that will last, one that can happen at any age or stage of life, then you need to be part of this membership community. Doors open Sunday. Message me for more information so you can get started right away! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #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⠀
Balance. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm not sure there is such Balance. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm not sure there is such a thing really. I think we have seasons in life when some things take a little more time and attention than others, some days even go that way. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ But I do know that to show up each day in your life, for whatever and whoever that may consist of, your cup has to be filled up. My cup has to be filled up. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ That means that we have to take time, often making time, for ourselves.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I talked about this earlier in the week on #mentalhealthmonday but it bears repeating....Taking care of you is taking care of them....whoever the "them" in your life is. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So we must care for our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in a way that only you and I can determine will allow us to show up for the rest our day-to-day life. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The balance is in knowing that you are at your best level, filled up, so that you can pour out where needed. And where, when, and how you pour out depends on God's plan for you on that given day, or in that given season. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ How will you fill up today so you can pour out?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #communityovercompetition #mybeautifulmess #jesusgirl #blessedisshe #chooseyou #empoweringwomennow #youareenough #boldbraveyou #presentoverperfect #empoweredwomen #cultivatewhatmatters #sheinspiresothers #healthymindset #inspirehealthy #justbreathe #runmyrace #fitandfree #faithandfitness #foreverhealthy #womeninspirewomen #inspireothers #trustyourjourney #liveinspired #fitjourney #bodyacceptance #honoryourbody #mindset⁠⠀
How do you take your coffee? Black? Cream? Cream How do you take your coffee? Black? Cream? Cream + sugar?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I like coffee in all kinds of ways. Daily I drink it with a splash of @nutpods creamer with a dash of cayenne pepper and maybe some cinnamon or some sort of @tlcseasonings ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ As far as specialty, I'll take an oatmilk latte. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Now tell me how you drink your coffee. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #coffee #butfirstcoffee #coffeetime #coffeelover #coffeemug #selfcare #mentalhealth #jesussweatcoffee #coffeeandjesus #runmyrace #faithandfitness #fitandfree #justbreathe #coffeeholic #coffeebreak #coffeeorder #coffeeislife #caffeinejunkie #questionoftheday
A little progress each day adds up to big results. A little progress each day adds up to big results. . . That was a quote I posted yesterday in the Faith and Fitness Sisterhood. We're on a Mile A Day streak that we started on Memorial Day and that will go to July 4. . . It's not about doing big things or making major changes at one time with little follow through. It's about doing one thing, taking one step, consistently that gets lasting results. . . This one mile is helping the women become consistent with moving their body. . . It's giving them time to clear their head daily thus contributing to their mental health. . . Following through on the challenge is building their confidence in themselves and reminding them that they are worth the time. . . In fact, one woman said this: "Super thankful for this challenge. It was the boost I needed to get back on track to regular exercise and even eating better." . . Oh, and finding a few cents on my morning run adds up too! . . Happy Tuesday! Do your mind and your body a favor and get outside and move today! . . #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
{Mental Health Monday - Making Yourself a Priority {Mental Health Monday - Making Yourself a Priority}⠀ ⠀ Taking care of you is taking care of them. ⠀ ⠀ Who are they? Your family and friends. Your co-workers. The people in your life. Those people who likely depend on you in one way or another. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes that can feel overwhelming. We all have people who we love and care for, and we want to be there for them. But we can’t be there for them fully if we’re not making ourselves a priority. ⠀ ⠀ Self-care is not selfish. ⠀ ⠀ Sacrificing at the expense of your health and mental capacity does no one any good. ⠀ ⠀ Making yourself a priority doesn’t mean that your world becomes all about you. It simply means that you acknowledge that you can not be who God called you to be and do the things He’s called you to do if you’re not caring for yourself. ⠀ ⠀ You need quiet time with the Lord. You need space to clear your head. You need to sit down and feed your body healthy food and spend a little time moving regularly. ⠀ ⠀ Making yourself a priority can happen in as little as 30 minutes some days and maybe a few hours other days. ⠀ ⠀ When I started this space to help women break free from dieting and discover how to feel good in their body now, I often used the phrase “fit and free.” Well, what does that mean? It wasn’t about the breaking free of diets, which is something we do, but it meant to live a healthy life so that (emphasis on those words) you are free to live the life God designed for you. ⠀ ⠀ Running the race God marked for you requires you making yourself a priority. It requires you taking care of you so that you can take care of that which and those who have been entrusted to you. ⠀ ⠀ Make some time for you today.⠀ ⠀ Happy Monday! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #mentalhealthmonday #selfcareisimportant #mentalhealthtips #mentalwellness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealthsupport #spiritmindbody #mentalhealthcounselor #mentalhealth #healthymind #faithandmentalhealth #justbreathe #runmyrace #counselinglife #mentalhealthcounseling #counselingworks #mentalhealthsupport #wellnessinfluencer #christianinfluencer #shiftyourmindset #healthymindandbody
{Sunday Devotional - My Mouth and My Heart}⁠⠀ {Sunday Devotional - My Mouth and My Heart}⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (NKJV)⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Our words and our thoughts. They’re everything. What is going on in our minds eventually comes out of our mouths...to ourselves and to others. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I want to focus on our thoughts and words about ourselves in today’s post. Because, how we think about and speak to ourselves impacts how we show up for ourselves and how we interact with others. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The Lord knows all things. He knows our thoughts, and He hears our words. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Certainly all kinds of thoughts come to our minds. I mean, have you ever had a thought and wondered where that even came from? There are things darting around there all the time. But where do you pause, and which of those thoughts do you entertain? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Meditations are those thoughts which we give extended time to. They are the thoughts that we engage with and think on over and over again. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And what we think about most frequently becomes our topic of conversation. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Much of my life I spent worrying about my weight. I worried about gaining weight. I worried about how people saw me and if they judged my body size. I thought about ways to lose weight and how I failed at ever being able to look better. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Those thoughts came out in the way I spoke to myself thus feeding my insecurities preventing me from engaging with other people. When I’d get together with a friend, our conversations would turn to our “weight problems,” and we’d leave that interaction feeling worse than when we met up. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ All the while, those words and thoughts weren’t acceptable to the Lord. He created me. He created you. He is pleased with His creation. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ When I began to change my thoughts, my conversations changed, as did my confidence in who I was and how I was created. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Our verse today is simple yet it can change everything. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ When you notice thoughts that aren’t helpful or you hear yourself speaking things about yourself that are defeating, speak this verse. In fact, let’s make this verse our prayer daily starting today.
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