Day 2

Ouch is the word I said to myself this morning as I was getting out of bed at 5:30. Ouch cuz my body aches. And that is with taking 2 Advil the night before. Cant imagine what I would feel like if I hadn't taken them. Yesterday was a victory.....I had NO SUGAR!!!! Those brownies that my sweet Lily made were staring me down and calling my name. But, I didn't give in to the temptation. Usually I have to put them away in the pantry.....but nope...I am gonna be strong.

Today is my off day and I will run or walk out in this 20 degree weather......For my Spiritual Boot camp....

Yesterday, in Jesus Calling Devotion (if you don't have that, run don't walk to the store and buy it....it is so good) it spoke on God's love...it is measureless, His plans are infinite, and he plans for us limitless extravagance.....chew on that one. What would that look like in our lives if we received that?

I spent about an hour in Revelations 1-4. My Whole Woman Revolution Bible study starts up next week and it is on this. I can't wait to hear what Denise Hildreth teaches. I thought I would follow the Kay Arthur method of studying the Bible by going into it....Let me Say the New Inductive Study Bible is amazing. I love it. It is intense. I spent an hour reading it and then going thru the steps. I am only on step one of 10. But I have to remind myself, I am not in a race. I want to absorb as much as I can and retain it at the pace the Lord has for ME. I am so excited. Some things that stuck out to me....and if you wanna comment...here is your chance...

God is talking to the 7 churches. Each time he instructs them through John, he first tells them the good he sees in them. For Ephesus it was that they persevered, endured for God's sake, but then after he says the positive, he tells them what they need to fix. For Ephesus, it was they left their first love.

For Smyrna, He tells them to be faithful and not to fear what they are about to suffer.

For Pergamum He says that "to him who overcomes He will give some of the hidden manna-and on a white stone give a new name on it which no one knows but he who receives it."
NOW THAT STRUCK ME. I WANNA SOME HIDDEN MANNA, I WANT A SECRET NAME. Wouldn't that be cool. Now these are all just observances....so I haven't studied them yet......but boy I can't wait to hear what God has to say to me about it.

For Sardis He says "Wake Up! Strengthen what remains and remember what you have received and heard...and keep it and repent."
WOW...THAT IS A BUNCH TO CHEW ON TOO!

Then he says to them, "If you don't wake up, I will come like a thief and you will not know what hour I come to you (Rev 3:3) SO THAT STRUCK ME TOO....SO LIKE, IF I AM AWAKE, DOES THAT MEAN THAT I WONT' BE SURPRISED WHEN HE COMES? AND WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO GOD FOR ME TO BE AWAKE?

This is just a tidbit. I am getting ready to get into it more....but if you have any comments, I would love to hear them.

I pray you will have a blessed day today. Eat well, stay fit, and have some time with God today.

Love,

Shelli