"Frame It"

I am sure the title of this blog post has caught your attention, and you are interested in knowing what I am referring to!  I want to ask a question to you and have you think about it, before you answer.

What Are You Believing God For????

Are you believing God for: Restoration? Healing? Closure? Peace? Miracle? Finances? Relationship? Deliverance? Wisdom? Revelation? What are you believing him for?

Now that you answered it, my next question is this:
 What Have You Done About It????

It is great to know what you want from God, but have you done any action on your part?  It is easy to say something and then just sit back, and kick your feet up and wait on God.  God operates on Faith!!  It is the exchange of currency for us to give to God.  We need to have faith on our part and it needs to be mixed with 100% trust.  We cannot waiver back and forth and try to put the trust in ourselves and what we can do.  It is always about what HE can do!!  I am going to share a personal story of what my Husband and I decided to do for our family.  We were believing God for certain things and we decided to take action and do our part!!  Enjoy!! :)

My Husband and I were believing God for Two Main things!!  We were believing God for:
1) A stable job for my Husband and 2) A Home.
We found a logo of a company and printed it out and found a picture of a home that we both liked.  We then found scripture in the Bible that really stood out to us and personalized the scripture.  We added our names in the scripture!  We printed out all of the scriptures that we wanted, and started to "frame" what we were believing God for.  We understood that when you "frame" something with the Word of God, that NOTHING can get through to it.  We have God's protection in those particular areas.  When we were finished we put it up on the Mirror in our bathroom and the rule was that whenever we went into the bathroom that we had to pick a scripture on the picture and say it out loud!!  We were to constantly confess Gods Word on what we were believing God for!!  We did this for weeks and months.  We stood on Gods Word and we were not moved on the things we saw  around us.  My husband would continue to go on job interviews and some would call him back, and some would not.  It came down to a decision on which company to pick and we had to pray about the right path for him to go.  Before we could even make a decision, one of the job companies backed out and that was God's way of showing us that the company that backed out, was not the right job for my Husband.  With the "house" situation, we were renting an apartment at the time and our lease was coming up.  We did not like living an apartment because we have two small children and we were always thinking about our noise level because we had neighbors below and above us.  We felt like our kids couldn't be themselves and run around, because we had neighbors around us.  That always bothered my Husband and I.  God opened up certain doors at the last moment, and we were able to find a home, get approved, and move in after our lease was up!!  My Husband found a job that he absolutely loves, and the company has Christian values that they stand on!!  My Husband actually looks forward to going to work each day, and loves everyone that he works with.  The Lord has blessed him at this job, and my Husband looks forward to growing with this company!!  Below, is a picture of what we did.  So I want to ask you again...... What Are You Believing God For?   & What Are You Doing About It???

Faith & Fitness......

My blog is about my faith and what Jesus has done in my life.  I share my struggles and talk about life issues on my blog.  On this particular post I am going to do a short fitness update.  My main fitness page is on my Instagram Account: KatyRoseTrains

Today, 10/27/14 marks the day that I officially start my "Two-A-Days!!"  My Half-Marathon is less than 3 weeks away.  I am really excited about the race coming up, and I am making sure that I am ready and prepared.  My new fitness schedule is this:
             
    Morning: Gym (5 Days a Week)
    Evening: Home Workout (5 Days a Week)

I go early morning to the gym and stay for an hour and I make sure I run and lift weights.  I change up my variations and make sure I change it up.  I throw in some jump roping, kettle bells, squats, etc. I alternate arms and leg days and make sure to do them every other day.  I am not following a "plan" I am basically going day to day and seeing how my body feels.  I want to listen to my body and do what is best for it.  In the past, I have followed programs and I honestly ended up hurting myself because I did too much on my body.

For the evening time, I am very excited that my Husband and I are going to be doing "T-25!"  I am excited to have a partner to do this with, and I am happy that we will accomplish this intense program together.  We already did our measurements and took our "Before" photos.  The schedule for this program is 5 days a week and "double time" on Fridays.  This program will last for 2 months.  After the two months I will either do the program again, or just really step it up with my gym workout.

For all of my fitness updates please feel free to head on over to Instagram and start following me to see the latest updates!!!  I will keep you all posted on my progress!!!!

Letting Go Of Old Habits.....

As human beings, we tend to get "stuck" in our ways and end up developing habits.  Each person knows their biggest struggle, and what gives them a difficult time.

As Christians, we proclaim that Jesus is Lord and that we follow him by denying ourselves and carrying our crosses along with him.  It is very easy to look at each person and identify what is wrong with them, but the Bible teaches us that we are to examine the speck in our own eye and deal with ourselves.  Matthew 7:5- You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.  Sometimes one of the hardest things to do is to look at ourselves in the mirror and have a reality check.  We need to pray to the Holy Spirit for revelation and we need to use the Bible as a mirror and see if our lifestyles reflect what is written in it.  In relationships it is a two way street.  This deals with family members, spouses, kids, co-workers, friends, etc.

Usually when a dispute breaks out, you have one party explaining what the other person did wrong and not one time does that person admit something they did wrong.  It is easy to play the "victim" role and hear the violin music playing in the background to feel sorry for yourself.  As Christians, we are to be BOLD and Strong IN CHRIST!!!  We are to not be weary and weak!!  We need to recognize old habits and take captive of them and cast them down. 2 Corinthians 10:5- {In as much as we} refute arguments and theories and reasoning's and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the {true} knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ [the Messiah, the Anointed One].  We no longer have to be bound and settle for our old ways.  We are new creatures In Christ and a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)  We do not have to receive what has been passed down from our family and we now have a new bloodline.  We have the bloodline of Jesus Christ!  Have you held up the Bible lately and used it as a mirror?  What was revealed to you?  Did you take it seriously and write it down?  Did you find scriptures to help you with your habits? What steps are you taking to help break the old habits?  These are questions that you need to ask yourself, and if you are serious about it, then you should write them down!!  It is very easy to be led by feelings, and move like the wind from one day to the next.  I am going to give each person a task:  Instead of complaining about someone else's weakness, focus on your own and make a plan to break it!!!!  Start by working on yourself, and stop focusing on what everybody else is doing.  Do not judge one another, and spend the time to focus on yourself and what you need to do.  We are all here to do a specific duty, and we are to use our gifts and talents to fulfill HIS will!!  I pray that this blog post spoke to your heart, and that you are able to officially let go of old habits!!

Hebrews....

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Hebrews and I am currently going through it again!!  I love going over things I have already read in the Bible because each time God reveals something completely different from the first time around.  I absolutely love Hebrews 3:5 where it says " And Moses certainly was faithful in the administration of all God's house (but it was only) as a ministering servant.  (In his entire ministry he was but) a testimony to the throne which were to be spoken (the revelations to be given afterward in Christ)."

I LOVE this because it is a reminder that we are NOT here for "OUR" purpose and will.  So many times we get caught up in things that we believe are best for us.  We pursue our selfish desires and give in to them every time!!  Do we ever stop and seek counsel from God on what our next move should be?  Do we sit in silence and wait for God to answer back?  What if God tells you something that you are not comfortable with?  What if God tells you to quit your job tomorrow?  Could you do that?  Can you honestly say that you can trust God 100% and rely on him?  These are questions that we need to ask ourselves because it will show the true condition of our heart.  We can "fool" ourselves and others, but we cannot fool God.  He sees the true shape and condition of our heart.  I love the fact that this verse refers to Moses.  Moses was a bold character in the Bible and usually people who don't read Gods Word, at least know of Moses or heard of him.  Moses accomplished ALOT during his lifetime and he walked with the Lord and talked with him!!  This verse is a reminder that Moses had a purpose from the Father and it was HIS duty to fulfill it and walk it out.  Was Moses scared? Yes!!!  Did he experience Fear? Absolutely!!!  But Moses took step by step with God, and trusted him in his journey.  We are to do the same in our relationship with the Lord!!  We are here for a reason and it is our job to pray and seek his face DAILY and find our purpose.  We are to BE Jesus wherever we go and put HIS will above our own flesh.  Have you been offended lately?  That is from the enemy!!  The devil comes only to  steal, kill, and destroy!! (John 10:10) So if something is stealing you, killing you, and destroying you, then you know who it is from.  *** If you would like to read about the job duties of the devil click the link right here to read a blog post:
 http://katy-katyrose.blogspot.com/2014/09/steal-kill-destroy.html

We are expected to know the difference between God and Satan, and each time choose God!!!  Will this take practice? Yes!!! Will we mess up? Yes!!!  That is why we are to stay aligned with God and walk with him and STAY under the shadow of the Almighty.

Another verse I love in Hebrews is 4:2 which says " For indeed we have had the glad tidings proclaimed to us just as truly as they (the Israelites of old did when the good news of deliverance from bondage came to them): but the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not mixed with faith (with the leaning of the entire personality on God in absolute trust and confident in His power, wisdom, and goodness) by those who heard it: neither were they united in faith with the ones (Joshua and Caleb) who heard (did believe)."

We can see this scripture alive and well today in the world.  Some people get it, and some people do not.  Some walk around with blinders on and do not see the whole picture.  There are even some that call themselves followers that deceive themselves.  We are to have faith and lean our ENTIRE personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in HIS power, HIS wisdom, and HIS goodness!!  Do you see that it is all on HIM and not ourselves?  We are to not know the next move because we are trusting him to guide us!!  We need to STOP trying to be in control and take the drivers seat!!  I want to encourage you today to open up your Bible and start reading Hebrews!  Take your time going through it and highlight and write in your Bible.  Start to personalize your Bible and make it your own!!  Meditate on the things you read and ask God to speak to you!!  I pray this blog post has brought enlightenment, and that seeds were planted from the Word!!