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10 Bible Verses for Your Weight Loss Journey

Losing weight isn’t easy.  Period.  Can I get an Amen?  But with Christ by our side, anything is possible.  How can we resist the cravings and temptations that surround us daily? With truth! Replace the lies you’ve believed about food with thoughts that reflect Biblical truth. Read the Bible and memorize verses that help you see yourself and your relationship to food truthfully. Absorb them into your soul. Store them near your heart so they’ll be there to encourage you when you face temptation. Together let’s look to the Lord and vow to press on toward our weight loss goals.


I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:  And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24

Cast all your cares on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
John 14:18

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Psalms 31:24

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

It was such a beautiful morning for a walk.  After the children were off to school, we were heading on our walk, just him and I.  I was so excited it felt as though a butterfly was fluttering around in my belly.

Right before we were to head on our walk, a car issue happened that was less than ideal.  Although he had lots of car work ahead of him, he still agreed to walk with me.  As we set off, the tone of the walk quickly changed.

He was stressed, I got it.  The more steps we took and the further we walked, the more bitter words were exchanged.  Hurtful, cutting-to-the-bone words were exchanged.  Eventually, he turned around and went back, leaving me to finish the walk myself.

I’m not going to lie, I spent the first few moments alone stewing.  But then something happened, something that left me reeling.  God said “give it to me”.

Now if you know me, you know I am one grudge-holding, stubborn girl.  So for me to give up an argument is crazy talk!  Almost instantly, a song came to mind.

He’s able
He’s able
I know He’s able
I know my Lord is able to carry me through

With that song ringing in my head, the remaining bit of my walk with filled with singing and praying.  I chose respect, humbleness and kindness rather than anger, bitterness and harsh words.

The closer I got to home, the more nervous I became.  I didn’t want to fight.  I didn’t want what had just happened to repeat itself again.  I could see him under the hood of the car.  For a quick moment I thought of scurrying past him and just going inside.  But God had a different plan.  I could sense the tension as I walked closer to the vehicle.  I walked right up to him and, in my kindest humble voice asked if there was anything I could do to help.

That simple sentence changed the atmosphere.  I could see his face soften.  I could feel his sadness over hurtful words said.  I could watch the outcome be rewritten before me.

I chose respect.

I chose to give respect a chance because I am a Christian and try (emphasis on try) to follow the Bible’s teachings on how to live. An attitude of disrespect cuts into a man’s heart like a knife and twists the blade far beyond the moments of meanness from his wife.
I am learning to hate the way it feels to tear down my husband’s spirit, though I still catch myself in acts of disrespect at times. As I grow in my love for my husband, and God continues to humble me more and more each day, I am able to see the destruction more clearly and run from it.

Will you join me in showing your husband r-e-s-p-e-c-t in every situation?

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday {Choose Life}

Today is the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It’s been 40 years since Roe v. Wade, 40 years too long. In those 40 years, over 50 million babies have been slaughtered in the womb.  That absolutely breaks my heart.  As a Christian, I believe God is the author of life.  He says He knew us even in the womb.

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Jeremiah 1:5

Let me tell you a story.

38 years ago, a young teenage girl found out she was pregnant.
She was afraid.
She was ashamed.
She was embarrassed.
She was judged.
She was confused.
The road ahead was filled with tough decisions.
Running away from them was not an option.
In front of her sat a “quick fix”.
It meant no one would know.
The shame would end.
She would no longer have to be afraid.
Though her baby was just starting to develop, she already loved it.
She couldn’t take the quick fix.
Her faith was strong.
She knew what was right.
She chose life.
The most selfless decision she could make.
God brought a wonderful woman into her life.
A woman who heard her story, but never judged.
She reminded her of God’s love and grace.
She told her of a dear friend who struggled with infertility.
And with that, a decision was made.
A decision she knew would leave her heartbroken.
For 9 months, the life grew inside her.
She felt every bump and every kick.
She watched her belly grow twice it’s size.
Every passing day her heart broke a little more.
She knew the hardest day of her life was right around the corner.
Eventually the day came.
She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
The reality fell heavy on her heart.
Tears rolled down her face.
She had so many fears.
And felt a void already.
But she knew it was God’s will.
She handed her baby over to the wonderful woman.
And watched her walk away.
In her young mind, she had no idea what an impact that single moment would make.
That one day, she would be that baby girls hero.
For choosing to give her to an amazing family.
For choosing to have a selfless heart.
For choosing life.

Abortion and adoption are so very close to my heart.  You see, I’m the baby from the story above.  I’m the life that was spared by choosing adoption over abortion.  

We must stand for life. We must be a voice to the nations. If not us, then who? Who will speak out for these little ones?  Please join me in prayer for these scared mama’s that don’t know where to turn, for the unborn babies that won’t be given a chance and for the doctors that administer the abortions. Let’s pray for the pain so many of them carry in their hearts.

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