27
November
Abundance Found…
I love the story of George Mueller. A minister who built huge orphanages and did many great things by Faith. He rarely had a resource, other than gratitude. As he thanked God for the need met, while still in need, then a miracle would happen. Imagine what America would look like if we all did this. We’d have abundance without ever becoming spoiled. Let not this season of gratefulness end with the last bite of pie. Thank God for the answer before it comes…as if you already held it in
26
November
Weightless Gratitude
It’s the season of endless eating, online malls and grumpy people. I had to go to the store on Wednesday to replace my laundry basket that finally bit the dust. As I scurried through the Home Goods store (I love Home Goods) there seemed to be aisle after aisle of Christmas decor, but little to nothing Thanksgiving related. Most of the people were located in the dish ware section buying that last minute carving set or platter for the big meal. It was crowded and the aisles were narrow. I
16
November
Time Under Tension
It takes a long time to build muscle and change your shape. With consistent effort, good nutrition and faithfulness you begin to see some fruit of your efforts right away, but for long term wellness you’ve got to stick and stay. Your reward is in the constant and deliberate application of it. You’ve got to be patient.
The same is true for Soul Strength. You must nurture your own heart, feed it good stuff, always be expanding your mind and growing your soul. Be open to new ideas and opportunities as
14
November
Food For Thought
Food for Thought…
A big factor in health and weight management is nutrition, but in addition to good nutrition you need portion control. Too much of anything will make you gain excess weight. One way to monitor your intake is by measuring your portions. So, stay off the scale, measure yourself with a tape measure and use a food scale to weigh your food instead. I love my food scale! You can get less expensive or more expensive scales, shop by your budget and need. It’s a great tool. ~Nicole
“But I
11
November
Balanced Living
Everything we do in the physical also affects us in the spiritual. It is unavoidable. Our mind, body and soul are all tied together, work together and compliment each other. This is by Divine Design. So if Rest, Exercise and Diet are our gauges for wellness physically, the same can be true for our spiritual, emotional and mental health as well.
REST in the Arms of the Almighty. At the end of the day you can rest when you know you’ve given your best and can trust God with the particulars
03
November
BE-You-ty Times Nine
Have a blessed day filled with
“Beauty Times Nine”
When I wrote “Brilliance Times Nine” this past week the number nine was a reoccurring theme…it was so highlighted in my heart, but I did not know what it meant. I knew it was deeper Truth that would gloss past most everyone’s eyes but within there was a prize.
The number nine in scriptures represents God’s Completeness and the Fruit of the Spirit. So you are complete in him. His Glory is Complete within us. His abounding fruit cannot be undone, for it is
28
October
Brilliance Times 9
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.” Psalm 126:5
God sees every thing you go through. Every struggle. He heard your every prayer, whether you have directed those prayers toward him or just felt them in your heart. He hears it and he saves it. He cherishes it and he brings forth blessing from it and through it. His aim is to captivate you. His aim is to be glorified in you and through you. What is such glory, you ask?
He is good. He is kind. He is
10
October
Lid Lifters
A chief objective in my life, part of my mission statement, if you will, is to help people become successful.
I do this first and foremost by instilling in the them the resolute and unwavering belief that they can, indeed, achieve all that they have been placed on this planet to do. I can see it in my minds eye, my heart and soul. But what I see won’t matter if you don’t see it and believe it too.
God has great plans for you!
~Nicole
… “With man this is impossible, but with
09
October
Fast Feet~Swift Heart
I love to run.
I’ve written about this before, but maybe you haven’t known it.
I don’t jog.
I don’t run long distances.
It would surprise me if you ever found me in even a 5k race.
I sprint.
I run hard and fast for short, but varied distances.
I’m quick, but I’m diminutive in stature and so I’m not necessarily fast.
There is a difference.
But I am fast enough, run hard enough and long enough to feel the pleasure of my Lord who faithfully puts His cadence right next to mine.
I love to eat healthy.
I haven’t always
08
October
Sustainable Glory
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him…” Psalm 37:7
Patience is such a rare and beautiful fruit of the spirit. God is enormously patient and kind. His kindness most of the time absolutely blows my mind. He wraps himself with goodness and care and delivers it like a tight bundle of hope to every heart that would dare to care to possess such gifts.
When we purpose our life to be His Radiant Bride…
What does that mean really?
When we think of a Bride we think of a woman walking