Day 7: My timing vs. God's timing

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you for life. Thank you for your son, Jesus Christ who died so that I might live. Thank you for your Grace. Thank you for your mercy. Thank you for my family. Thank you for supplying all of my needs. Give me the heart and mind to be a blessing to your people, all people. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen.

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD... plans to give you hope and a future."-Jeremiah 29:11

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I read some inspiring posts today that I want to share:

"Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now. Faith reassures you that everything will happen in God's timing!"

Everything that you put into your body and your mind matters. Make loving choices today.

Look at you! Accept that the spirit of God lives in you. You are a wonderfully divine creation of God! When you can look at yourself, accept who and what you are, and love yourself unconditionally, your spirit is empowered!

So Grateful for this Gift. I am evolving into the Woman I have always aspired to be, both inside and out! "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD... plans to give you hope and a future."-Jeremiah 29:11

"Today is a new day it was not promised but by God's grace you are still here. Make new music, dance a new dance, enjoy the fresh newness of life! Make every second an offering of praise to God today!"

Christ's love is deeper than anything you have known. Give Him the chance to come in your heart and heal your pain!

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Of all of the inspiring posts, the first two truly speak to me today:

"Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now. Faith reassures you that everything will happen in God's timing!"

Everything that you put into your body and your mind matters. Make loving choices today.

I have been feeling kind of down for the last few days, but I know its my hormones kicking in this month, so I accept that. Studying self affirmations and applying them, and reading the self help books/posts have been so helpful. I truly can relate to the affirmation on stress. I was that person in my previous life. I used to believe that everything had to happen right now. Today. And if I didn't, I thought about it all day. I wore stress all over my face. I have a new Faith that, regardless of whether it happens today, tomorrow or next week. Whatever that is meant to happen will happen in God's timing. And God's timing is the BEST timing. Not my timing. My timing is way off. God's timing is the best timing. And God's timing is always RIGHT ON TIME.

Workout: I had a great workout today. I did three (3), 10 minute strength training cardio workouts today. I felt great afterwards. I plan to do the resistance band workout later on today. It's 10 minutes. That's all I really need for a workout. And I broke a sweat, which is awesome.

Food: I had a fat burning smoothie this morning. I've made a decision that I am going to start every morning with a smoothie. EVERY SINGLE MORNING. I just feel great afterwards, plus I feel like I've got in some great veggies and fruits. I feel great after drinking the smoothie. I feel great right now. Then I had some healthy snacks: an apple and a boiled egg. No overeating or binge eating or mindless snacking today. I cut out the morning coffee today. I feel better as a result. It's going to take a bit of will power not to purchase a coffee today, but I'm going to exercise that will power and take a pass on coffee today. I have been feeling crappy later on in the day as a result of drinking so much coffee, plus I have read more than one place that morning coffee often leads to overeating later on in the day. I have personally found that to be the case in my own life. I'll have some sugar free hot cocoa, with a dark chocolate square later on if I have a caffeine craving.

I'm looking forward to baking my acorn squash, with pecans, "Splenda blend" brown sugar, chipotle hot chili powder and some quinoa, coupled with a few mini meat loaves. Sounds scruptuous!!!!

Life is good. It's going to be a great day today. I'm going to be intentional about doing some sewing today. I feel kind of bad that I have been putting it off. But no better day than the present. It's all about doing it and now just talking about it!

God is good. Thank you Lord for life.

"I am a good person, and I accept all of the Good that God sends my way. When good things come my way, I will not push them away."