So we started the Beth Moore series in bible study this morning. I think today was the best prepared I have felt in a long time, but we still went way over our time. Time is always a struggle for me. I never have enough of it, or I just dawdle it away. Why is that? Anyway, we are studying "living beyond yourself". This is a study of living in the spirit, and the fruits of the spirit. This morning she challenged us to live. Really live. That resounded in my spirit today. Of course, the P31 devotion from yesterday, titled "born to run" tied right in with that. It talks about excuses getting in the way of God's plan for our life, or doing what God is calling us to do. I realized that I am the Queen of excuses. No, this isn't the first time I have realized that, as my husband tells me that every once in a while. (Not nice by the way! LOL) There is a song (remember, my life is a song :) )that talks about this. It says "I am the king of excuses, I have one for every selfish thing I do." Let's think about that for a second. Are we being selfish when making excuses? Is it because we don't want to, it's too hard, there isn't enough time? Don't get me wrong, I don't think God wants us to live our lives always giving and never receiving! I do believe that the receiving should come from God. We are to store our treasures in heaven. If we receive all our praise and acknowledgement here on this earth there will not be anything left in glory. So what excuses are getting in the way of your destiny here on this earth? Anyone getting me?
Hey, speaking of excuses, I actually got in my walk yesterday :) It was with my hubby, and he doesn't quite power walk the way I do but at least I was moving. I also got up this morning at 5:30 am (boy was that a struggle) to take a walk before hubby got on his way to work. Get this.....it was still dark! Talk about creepy. Even Bailey was watching her tail and a little skittish. The important thing is I did it :) The plus side is that I got to watch the sun come up. That is one hour down. Now if I can only talk my darling daughter into biking with me this afternoon, it will have been a fantastic day! The only thing that would make it better is someone coming to do my dishes which are currently overflowing out of my sink..YUK!
Be blessed!
Steph
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It's so true! I don't remember now where I heard it but it was something about not making excuses for yourself. So I try really hard not to do that & believe me - it's hard!!! ;-) Great job on getting in your walk! I got one in today too - pushing both babies in the double stroller. That last 1/2 mile up hill is a doozy!
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