You have circled this mountain long enough....part 5

 When I first saw this Bible verse several years ago, it really spoke to me. I wrote it on an index card and placed it on my mirror.  I felt there was a deeper meaning for me. I continued to ponder this verse. 

There have been several times when I have decided to eat better and take care of myself better but then something knocks me off the path. But one day in January after all the changes I've made in my life, I was looking at the index cards on my mirror and read through this one and all of a sudden it hit me. THIS IS what God was trying to tell me with this Bible verse. I had tried here and there to change my lifestyle to live healthier, but I hadn't let Him lead. I had circled the mountain but now He wanted me to go North- North being- Follow Him- and following Him for me meant to make all the changes in my life needed for better health, giving up the meat, dairy, sodas, processed sugars and processed foods. And by the way I have not given up bread. I make our own bread using freshly milled flour. I am using only minimal oil. And eating heathy fats like nuts, seeds, olives and avocados.

I am SO thankful that I finally allowed God to guide me to make the best choices for my health. For several years I read this verse and pondered what it meant for me, and now I know. I had circled the mountain long enough. It was time to turn to God!   

God Can Rebuilt and Restore part 4

 Many times, we run to things other than God to try to soothe the hurting places in our souls. You know the things I'm talking about, those things that are addictive. We think these things are helping but really, they are just numbing our senses and distraction us from the pain for a bit but sadly the results of these additions only make things worse, because then we have the consequences of our addictions plus the guilt. 

The quicker we come to realize that only God can rebuild and restore the better off we will be. 

God loves us and wants what is best for us and if we will just surrender our lives to Him and allow Him to guide us, we might just be shocked at where He will take us. I know I am!

December 22, I made the decision to make my health a priority. Little did I know what this would mean. 

On December 25 I began to read "Plant Powered" by Kim Murphy 

As I read a section on meat and dairy, I learned that they contain a lot of estrogen and contribute to many cancers including endometrial (which is what I had removed in 2013). And I made the decision to give meat and dairy up. Now this is BIG! I was a vegetarian till I was 11 so giving up meant for me is really not a big deal but never in my life would I have guessed that I'd give up dairy. And a bigger miracle and blessing is I am totally ok with giving them up. I feel SO much better when I eat healthier. I sleep better too. 

God doesn't as us to give up anything that would be a benefit. It is best to put in our bodies that which He created in order to give our bodies what they need. Our bodies will work best with the proper fuel. 

God will do amazing things when we allow Him to rebuild and restore you. It still totally shocks me where He has taken me over the last month. Praise be to God!   

“To Be Pleasing to God” | Sabbath School Panel by 3ABN - Lesson 3 Q1 2025

Milestone or Moments? part 3

I am very slowly working through Beth Moore's "Breaking Free" study. It has a real blessing, but can be a bit heavy at times since  you are working on dealing with your past and trying to make God's truth, your truth. 

In one of the accompanying video's with the study Beth Moore said:

 When I heard this phrase - I had to pause and write it down. This is very important information. When we set goals, we need to work through the many temptations that will come our way. Asking God for help when temptations come our way is our best defense. Then praising Him for helping us and giving us the victory. We can make it to our milestones! God is there every step of the way. Every temptation He will provide a way out. 

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will provide the ay f escape, that you may be able to endure it." 

1 Corinthians 10:13 

Healthy Eating Simplified in 2025 - Step 2

Here is part 2 - very good information - especially for those who are beginning there bread journey using freshly milled flour from whole grains. :O) 

Stay On the Path part 2

At the beginning of 2024 I joined a small group at my church. We read through the book "The 40 Day Sugar Fast." I did really well the first month at sticking with it and losing weight. I was thrilled because I really wanted to lose weight. 

Towards the end of February, I got the news that my Dad had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This news paired with the knowledge I had already that his mother had also had Alzheimer's and my grandfather having had dementia, threw me for a loop. And yes, it knocked me off my path.

I did make it through the 40-day challenge with following the guidelines I had set for myself. This is how it works- you decided how strict you want to be. I choose to allow fruit because God created and intended that we eat fruit. There is a lot of nutrional value in fruits. But I was no longer losing weight. 

 

In life there will be many things and temptation that will come and try to know us off our path. And if we are on the path that God led us to, we should keep seeking His guidance and ask for His help to stay on course. It's the best place to be! 

Let's be like Paul and stick to the path God put us on! 

“Covenantal Love” | Sabbath School Panel by 3ABN - Lesson 2 Q1 2025

Happy Sabbath- may you be blessed! :O)