New Years Resolutions...

New Years Eve

This is a night that many get excited for.  It is exciting to close out the year and begin a brand new year.  For many, it can be a brand new start!  Tradition has us make “New Years Resolutions.”  I myself enjoy doing this because it helps hold yourself accountable of what you want to change for the new year.  I am able to look and see where I am lacking and decide to make a change and apply steps on how I can maintain that goal.  This year I broke it down into 3 categories:

1    1)Physical 2)Spiritual 3) Relationship

I want to encourage you if you haven’t already, to take the time to make a list and have the steps on how you can achieve what you are hoping for.  The bible talks about us having a vision of what we are believing God for and framing it with his word.  I wrote a blog post in the past about “Framing what you are believing God for” and if you are interested in that post the link for it is below:

http://katy-katyrose.blogspot.com/2014/10/frame-it.html

If you aren’t sure on what you want to put down for the new year I hope this blog post can encourage you.  A general list to look at is: Physical, Mental & Spiritual.  Many times in our world today many focus on the “physical” part.  Many will vow to lose weight this year or join a gym.  It is great to take care of yourself and be healthy because after all, our bodies are a temple to God.  We were bought with the blood of Jesus so it pleases him when we take care of our bodies.  I want to encourage you to flip the order around. Have the “Spiritual” be first and then the “Physical.”  Everything in this world is temporal and subject to change so we cannot spend so much time focusing on the “temporary.”  We are not promised tomorrow, so that is why we need to live each day that presents itself.  The part that is eternal is what truly matters because whether you like it or not, everyone is going to have an eternity.  Either you will be in Heaven or Hell.  It really is that black and white, and it is best to keep it simple so others don’t get confused.  We are not judged by our good works whether we will make it in to Heaven.  The only way we will be there is if we have Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.  He is the ONLY way for us to get in.  We are to have  him as Savior and we are to have a relationship with him while we are here on earth.  We should be spending DAILY time with him.  This time we spend with him should be enjoyable and not feel like a chore.  I know many feel guilty if they neglect time with the Lord but the truth is that there is NO condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.  It is best to see where you are lacking and repent for it, and then change it.  “Change” is a beautiful thing, and as long as we are alive another day, we are capable of doing it.  So I would love to encourage you to start the year off with making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior and have 2016 be the absolute BEST year!!!!  If you have Jesus on your side then you can face anything!!  I can give testimony after testimony on what Jesus has done for me and my family.  I would love for you to have the same.  I wanted to make this a short blog post and get right to the point.  I pray you have the most blessed New Years and a Happy New Year!!! God Bless from my family to yours!

Spending Your Time Wisely....

How do you consider spending your time wisely?  What are some of your priorities?  As we are here and alive today, these are important questions that we need to ask ourselves.  We are to not take each day for granted, and we are to focus on each day that is presented to us.  We are to not worry for the troubles of tomorrow because tomorrow will worry about itself. (Matthew 6:34)  Our purpose here on this earth is this:  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)  We have been appointed for a specific time here on earth and we are to fulfill it.  We are responsible to bear fruit and reach the lost.  (John 15:16)  The enemy is good at getting our eyes off of the prize and distracting us with things that are temporal and subject to change.  We need to have this principle ingrained in our minds: Earth, and these things on earth are temporal and WILL fade away.  The moment we truly grasp this concept and make it our own, then we can truly get our eyes fixed on the eternal things.  We are to fix our eyes on the things that are unseen.  (2 Corinthians 4:18)  We cannot be selfish and be led by our selfish desires.  We have a responsibility as believers to pray for the lost.  (Acts 26:18)  This next verse alone should be the "wake up call that we need to hear,"

"And they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will." 
- 2 Timothy 2:26

We can look on the news and see the horrific displays of violence happening all over the globe.  Instead of burying our heads in the sand because it hasn't happened in our backyard is not the way to handle it.  We are to pray and intercede for all of the violence in this world.  We have a duty and we have been called according to HIS purpose.  (Romans 8:28)  So I want to ask again.... Are You Spending Your Time Wisely?  Or do you let the distractions of this world lead you further and further away from The Lord?  Many are playing games with themselves and focusing solely on themselves.  We need to remind ourselves that each one of us has an appointed time before the Lord Almighty and we will be judged on our actions, and our actions alone.  There will be nobody there to blame or to point the finger towards.  Do you hold grudges with others?  Are there people you hate? We need to treat one another as Jesus.  Let us look at Matthew 25:41-45

"Then He will say to those on his left, "Leave Me, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels (demons); for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink; I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit me.  Then they will answer, "Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or as a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?"  Then he will reply to them, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did not do it for one of the lease of these (my followers), you did not do it for Me."

It does matter how you treat others, and God always sees the true condition of your heart.  It matters what God sees and him alone.  When we "hate" someone this is what God says in his word on he sees it and will judge it:  " Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murder has eternal life residing in him." - 1 John 3:15

The world has an "eye for an eye mentality," and this is deception from the evil one.  His goal is to put so many things in front of us, that we never get to what truly matters in this lifetime.  While reading this, is the Holy Spirit bringing people to your mind that you have hate and anger against?  Is the Holy Spirit showing you that you haven't been spending your time here wisely?  Do NOT beat yourself up or punish yourself.  Get on your knees right now and praise the Lord Almighty for the revelation from the Holy Spirit and repent from your wicked ways and call out to Jesus as Savior and Lord.  I had my come to Jesus moment because  I had people praying for me on my behalf, and that is the same for you right now at this moment!!  I pray that this blog post touched your heart dearly, and that it helped you examine on how to spend your time wisely.  This special post if for my brothers and sisters all over the world through Jesus Christ Our Savior!  xoxo  KatyRose

What Is Our Purpose.....

What Is Our Purpose In Life?  Why Are We Here On Earth?  What Is Our Mission?  I am reminded of these questions daily and recently the Lord has been showing me small areas in my life here and there.  This blog post is going to give an explanation of what we are to truly do here during our time on planet earth.  When we wake up in the morning we are controlled by our "feelings."  We have our "flesh nature" that we were born with and if we are not careful we can let that side lead us and guide us.  We can become self seeking and selfish. We can develop the attitude that the world owes us something, or that we should be treated differently because we are better than others.  This is a struggle we will ALWAYS have because this is our sinful nature that we came into the world with.  It will be a constant fight each day while we are here on this earth.  The "other side" that I am referring to is our "Spirit Man."  This side does NOT come natural to us, it needs to be learned and studied by the Word of God.  This is completely foreign to us, and it will take some time to learn.  Our first reaction is to act in the "flesh" but we must power through that urge, and act in the "spirit."  I am going to share a few bible verses as to where it gives good explanations as to what I am referring to.

- For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.  They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whate  ver you want.  - Galatians 5:17

- Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. - Romans 8:5

As you can see it can be very easy to get in the cycle of being led on how we "feel."  But, we must remember that the flesh and the spirit are in conflict with each other.  You cannot have both, you must CHOOSE one or the other.  As you can see in Romans, it says that we need to have our minds "SET" on what the Spirit desires.  By "setting" our minds we must open the Bible and see how we are able to do that.  The first thing is to see what the Spirit desires.  We need to understand what are the fruits of the Spirit.  In Galatians 5:22-23 it says "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control.  Against such things, there is no law."

A simple way to give yourself a quick reality check is to see if any of those fruits are being shown through you.  Do you meditate on his word?  Do you practice what you preach?  Are you being the light of Jesus?  Do you compromise your faith?  These are important questions to answer.





Now let us move on to our purpose in life.  I am going to introduce a few bible verses here on what Gods Word says on that issue.

- You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. - John 15:16

- Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 28:19

- For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. - Ephesians 2:10

We have been chosen ahead of time for a specific purpose and time here on earth.  There is a certain job that each person has been called to do.  We are to bear fruit of the Spirit and serve others and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are to show the love of Jesus and be here for others.

Many times if we are to ask one another "What Are Your Goals And Dreams?"  Some might give answers as to become famous, go to a certain school, get a college degree, play a certain sport, etc.  There is nothing wrong with having dreams and goals, but deep in your heart you can ask yourself the true meaning behind what you are specifically shooting for.  If we are not careful pride can start to creep in and puff us up and make us think that we got it on our own.  Once we are blessed, what do we do with that blessing?  Do we hold it all for ourselves or do we bless others?  In our world today we have many who have the "eye for an eye mentality."  People will do whatever to get ahead in life, and have no remorse on who they hurt in the process.  These are people who are led by the "flesh."

This blog post speaks to myself as well, because during my prayer time the Lord will speak to my heart and ask "Are your prayers just for yourself or for others?"  I have seen my prayer life change dramatically over the past few years because I will pray for others now more than myself.  We are called to be here for HIS glory and HIS purpose. We are to not feed our selfish desires or our egos.  We must get this "spiritual battle" locked in our minds so we can choose to SET our minds beforehand each morning.  We are here to live for HIM and to serve others!!  I pray that this blog post spoke to you and the the Holy Spirit was able to bring revelation and wisdom.

God Bless, KatyRose

Marathon Training....

              Here is a short video below on my
                                  Marathon Training!! 

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   https://www.youtube.com/watchv=uZkygphpv4Q

Explaining The Caption...

This blog post is going to be different from any other posts I have done before.  I am a big fan of Beth Moore and I love a woman who is passionate about the Lord and on fire for him.  Yesterday I watched a Bible Study taught by her and afterwards I found a few quotes from her that I wanted to share and go into detail explaining what they mean to me.

We are living in this world with the "Father of Lies" (Satan) so we are constantly being bombarded with lies and deception.  The best way I could to describe it is "smoke and mirrors."  We are not really seeing the absolute truth.  We are constantly having filters over our eyes, our ears, and what we feel.  We cannot trust the things in this world, they are all subject and temporal to change.  We cannot stay distracted by the things of this world, and we need to stop chasing the things of this world.  Nothing in this world is eternal.  EVERYTHING in this world is temporary.  So if we are believers of Jesus Christ and we know that his word is the ONLY truth we have in this world, then that needs to be the standard.  That needs to be the level that we live by.  If we are living in this world and not reading the word of God then we are truly being deceived and not experiencing the absolute best for our lives because we are only seeking our own will, and not HIS.  The quote above speaks to me by saying we need to get the Word of God so deep in our hearts that when a lie is thrown our way that we need to cast it down and rise up and speak the truth of Gods Word over it.  We can choose to have hope in our Savior and know that things WILL change for the better.  We cannot always be downcast and negative.  We have the choice to believe Gods Word or believe the Father of Lies.

This spoke personally to me, and I loved reading this.  The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.(Proverbs 9:10)  We need to understand that we serve a Just God and that what he says is right and true.  With that being said we serve a Mighty Powerful God and if we choose to go against his word, we need to understand that there will be consequences because he is a Just God and he cannot go back on his word.  Many people like to put God in this "Love Bubble" and think that if they go against his word that he will just turn the other way and pretend not to see it.  There needs to be fear in our hearts because of the Mighty Power that God does have, and we need to respect and honor him.  We need to understand that he means business when he speaks through his word.  We are not to take him lightly and we are to not make excuses. When you can FULLY submit to God and give him EVERY SINGLE area of your life, then you do not need to fear anything because he has every area covered.  There are NO "What Ifs" to worry about.  God wants us to trust him even when things don't look good or add up.  If you can be honest with yourself and say that you have truly given God every area of your life and you do fear him, then you have no reason to every worry about anything else happening.  Stay surrendered to him!!

We are not here for ourselves or for our own will.  We were created in HIS image and we are here to serve one another and fulfill HIS great will!!  We are here to be ambassadors for Christ and to spread the Gospel with the world.  We are promised in this world that we will have trials and tribulations, but we are to take comfort because the greater one who lives in us has already overcome the world.(John 16:33)  We should have a certain level of peace with us because we are not alone and he lives through us and we live in him.  We cannot be surprised when we experience pain in this life.  Jesus was the only perfect human and he suffered greatly.  We are sinners in need of a Savior, so of course we are going to have pain as well.  The beauty in the pain is because God can take anything that we go through and turn it around for good and for HIS glory.  We have to have eyes like Jesus and see beyond the cross.  He was able to suffer because he saw beyond the cross.  He saw your face and my face.  When we go through our trials we need to ask ourselves "How can Jesus be glorified through this?"

Jesus is the one that makes things happen!!  We are weak in our bodies and weak in our flesh.  We grow tired and weary, our bodies need rest.  Jesus is the one who needs to be glorified when you make it out of a tough season.  His grace and mercy cover us when we are in times of trouble
The credit is not due to us, it is always due to HIM!! We got through it because of HIM!!  We relied on him and on HIS strength.  We cannot trust ourselves because we have a sinful nature and we are weak.  We are honestly in trouble if we rely on ourselves because we will disappoint ourselves every single time.  The Lord does work through people and their testimonies always point back to him!!  Make sure to always remember where the credit is due!!!  Praise him and Thank him!!! He never leaves us or forsakes us!!

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BIG NEWS TO REVEAL....

It is official!!! I have just signed up for my First Marathon!!!  I literally just got back from vacation and as I began to get back into my schedule and "routine" it came to me that I needed to sign up for a Marathon.  There was only one exception though, it could not be just anywhere, it had to be some place memorable and special.  I knew the New York City Marathon was out of the question because I put my name in the raffle and I didn't get picked.  So the next best thing was.... Disney World!!  I looked online and found out that they are having their Marathon through all of the Walt Disney Parks in January 2016.  I jumped on this opportunity right away, and signed up!!  The adrenaline rush of actually committing to a Marathon and knowing that I will endure a grueling training schedule to adapt my body to 26.2 miles of running.  The thought of making this the "norm" for my body gives me butterflies.  I am going to be putting all of my updates with training on my Instagram fitness account at: KatyRoseTrains

I will also be explaining in depth on my exact plan of action and I will give some insight in this blog post.  For those of you who followed my Half Marathon training and updates, you know how detailed I explained that process.  I honestly want people to feel like they are training with me, and hopefully inspire others to run as well.

I found a 16 week Marathon Training Plan that would work best for my schedule.  I will be posting it below on this blog post.  I will also be doing Weight Training 2xs a week.  I plan on sticking to a daily routine of what I eat on a daily basis.  I really want my digestion system to get used to a plan so my stomach will not have any issues on Race Day.  I will continue taking my vitamins and of course hydrating with plenty of water.  A new thing I am going to incorporate into my training is heavy stretching.  I am going to do deep stretching before each workout for 10 minutes and after each workout do 10 minutes.  I want to be smart about my training and make sure I stay injury free. My 16 week training plan will start September 1, 2015 and I will follow it for 4 months.  As of right now, I am using the month of August to start slowly running, and start doing my Weight Training to get my muscles used to this new routine.  My body usually reacts heavy after introducing something new, so I know after doing weights I will need to take a couple days off so my muscles can repair themselves.  So, I am honestly using the month of August as my "Prep Workout Month."

 
I am excited for this journey, and anybody who knows  me personally knows how Outside of the Box this is for me.  For me to run a Half Marathon was mind blowing, and to now be training for a Marathon, feels like an out of body experience for me.  Stay tuned to my
Instagram: KatyRoseTrains for updates.  Below is my fitness plan!!! Enjoy!!!

Here is my 16 Week Training Schedule

Here is My Weight Lifting Plan

Here are some Tips:

Here is some HIIT: