Standing Firm? You think?

by Carley on January 31, 2010

1 Corinthians 10:12 (New International Version)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!

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I have had a long stretch of time of enjoying every day no matter the circumstances I have been in. I have known the Joy of the Lord. I have been strong against the hard winds and I have stood firm on the promises of God.

The the place I live became bigger than the in Light of There! What I mean is I allowed my flesh to over power my Joy.  Worldly thinking (stinkin’ thinkin’ -Joyce Meyer).

It happens.

To the best of us.

To all of us.

We are imperfect in a sinful world in bodies held together by flesh. I would like you to think that I hold it together most all the time.  And only with God can I even attempt to hold it all together at all.  Without Him I would be an absolute basket case.  I’m serious.  And I would bet that if you thought about it, that is true for you, you believers, too.

I have had a not so good a day.

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It’s okay, we are allowed.

But I don’t like it.

I have had so much fun enjoying life.  I am going through what I am sure many of you are.  Money is super tight, jobs are scarce, I have had to down size and eliminate many things I so want and enjoy.  That is very uncomfortable.  Not the part of not having, the part that it aggravated me in the first place.  Some dear family members I love so much have made me feel like sort of an out cast.  Incapable.  That hurt me.

And honestly, I wanted crab legs for my birthday!  LOL!

I have had to handle all these same issues for some time and I have been determined to manage myself in a manner that was representative of Jesus.  Then today.

BAM!!

So what am I doing about it?  I decided to write about it before I turn in.  I have been in the studio attempting to be productive, but the work, any work, is so important to be done with the right heart that I must stop and allow myself to settle down.  When I realized that I was not concentrating on my task at hand, I knew I must need to renew myself.

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I need God.  I need His comfort and His love.  I need His forgiveness for the thoughts, actions and words I have

lived today.  I need Him to hold me and just be with me.  I need Him to remind me of His Joy and how awesome it is.

I need to dwell with Him and have rest in the shadow of the Almighty!  Psalm 91:1

And that is where I am going.

For tomorrow I expect the Joy of the Lord to return to me.  I will go after, diligently seeking Him who is everything to my everything.

In Jesus Name…

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The 30/30 Start Day!

by Carley on January 30, 2010

Here we are, the first of the 30 minute 30 day challenge.  I am ready!  I have cleaned off the ol’ equipment and have got my mental attitude in check for this challenge.  Let’s take this 30 days and change a bad habit into a good one for God!

I have a few suggestions to start.

SET APART!  If you can, set apart an area for your workout.  An area dedicated to just that.  If you are able to join a gym, make sure you have an accountability partner to check in with or work out with.

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START SLOW!  Especially if you are like me and haven’t worked out in a long time.  Don’t make the mistake of doing to much to soon.  You will hurt yourself and that comes from first hand experience!  Take the time to streatch before and after your workout.

FUEL THE MACHINE!  Don’t work out on an empty stomach!  That is a myth that can very well hurt you.  Put something in your system at least 30 minutes before you begin to work out.  It’s like your car, do you expect it to take you down the road without any gas?  What happens to the engine if it runs out of gas?  How about if it is not maintained?  Our bodies work the same.  So take care and put something good in your tank before you begin.  I like to start with 2 pieces of toast and a grapefruit.  Coffee and water.

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WATER AND TOWEL!  Be sure to have water and a towel handy during your work out.  Take little breaks to drink water while you are working out.  Don’t stop moving, just grab a drink, wipe that sweat off and get back to it.

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30 minutes is a very small sacrifice for the years of benefits we are going to receive!

Let’s get this baby started!

Lord, we give this to you in worship!  Come be with us as we join together to build a healthier temple for You to live in and for You to use for Your work.  In Jesus name and in thanksgiving, Amen

DON’T FORGET to sign up on Carley’s Hang Out, The 30/30 Start Up and Measure Up discussion to be qualified for the give away after the 30 days!  Also I look forward to every-one’s input.  Start a discussion or join one already in progress.  See you there!

God Bless You and your 30 days!

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The 30/30 Challenge Countdown

by Carley January 24, 2010

Well, by now you have a really good idea how all this is going to work.  When you have time, view the new video to your right as it gives more information you might need.
I can’t wait to get started.  I am so ready for God to meet me and help me get His Home [...]

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The 30 Minute 30 Day Challenge

by Carley January 11, 2010

Here it is. The 30 Minute 30 Day Challenge!
(see WARNING below)
MY BODY HIS TEMPLE
Start Date: January 30, 2010
Finish Date: Febuary 28, 2010
Give Away: TBA
What’s This All About?
If you remember in previous posts, I explained I was working on changes and now you know one of them.  See 5 years ago I [...]

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My First Webcam Shot Using a Video Camera

by Carley January 2, 2010

Now this is so cool, I love learning this stuff. I hooked my video camera up to my computer, recorded a short clip, saved it for the web, added it to you tube, got the embed code and here it is.
Learning is good!
And it only took about an hour…
I told ya’ll I was working [...]

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Ready, Set…Go 2010!

by Carley January 1, 2010

Good Morning Everyone and Happy New Year 2010!

Remember my “Working on the Change Gang” post?  Well so much keeps going on that I use for an excuse to hold me back from starting these changes.  That’s a mouth full!  Some excuses are justified others are not.  A family health crisis, yes.  Just being lazy, no.
So [...]

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Are You Invisible?

by Carley December 30, 2009

Awesome video for all woman to see….

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God and Dog by Wendy Francisco

by Carley December 13, 2009

This little video was sent to me by a dear friend of mine.  She knew how much I would love it.
Thanks to  Wendy Francisco for this and hope you enjoy it too!  Check her out at:
http://www.wendyfrancisco.com/
Watch this:

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The Perfect Gift

by Carley November 30, 2009

Has anybody seen the movie, The Perfect Gift by Jefferson Moore.  I watched it this morning at 2 am on TBN.

I couldn’t sleep, again.  For different reasons.  Personal family life is being strained, again, different day but the same reason, and I find myself desperately wanting to isolate myself.  I don’t want to be around [...]

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Thanks to God for Giving…

by Carley November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving…  
We give thanks for many things on this day.  However we can be thankful everyday for everyday things.
As I opened my eyes this morning…
I thanked God for another day and another opportunity to walk with Him and let His light shine through me.
As I walked downstairs…
I thanked God for my legs that carried me [...]

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