The battle is won

Breaking Free

There are so many people, including me that struggle in our day to day lives with addictions. Whether it be smoking, coffee, over cleaning, control, over eating. You name it. Even when something else is on our mind the thought of one of those addictions will creep in and remind us.

I myself have struggled with quite a few of the above mentioned and let me tell you. IT WAS HARD. Still is.

As I was driving in the car only the other day, I was talking with the lord. Actually I was faithfully unloading all of my worries on him. I asked through the rambling, Why is it so hard to break this addiction lord?. As I Continued with the list of things I struggled to get a handle on a small voice whispered.

The Battle has already been won.

Yes, the light bulb moment happened and my mouth fell opened. Jesus was right. He had already won the battle for me. When he went to the cross willingly for us, he took all our burdens and ailments with him. He has won the battle for us, we just have a hard time accepting that in the natural. I knew at that moment that Trying to fight these addictions myself was just a waste of energy, Sure I could continue to count calories and keep battling the battle of the bulge ( Yes, I just let my secret out of the bag) or I could embrace the calling god has on my life and hand the weight over to him.

Will I wake up tomorrow and be slim? probably not. But with each passing day I hope to remind myself that the word of God is my Bread. That shame for an addiction is not what he wants. Never fear going to the father for anything. He knows our struggles and will walk with us if we allow him. He will even carry our baggage.

So what I have done is write a huge sign that Hangs on my fridge door with the words. 

THE BATTLE HAS ALREADY BEEN WON.

And sometimes If feel like i've let myself down or failed again I look at those words and am reminded that I never had a battle to begin with.

God bless x

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Reaching Out

Reaching Out.

It is so easy to get busy. Last year having toddlers at home, running a business and writing two books I was busy. I was constantly reminding myself that I had to call so and so because they had been on my mind. Three weeks later I still had not made that call. I had gotten so busy doing everything for me and with not enough time in the day, I began to forget people. Not just acquaintances, but life long friends and family, even my husband and children. Sadly even God was put on the back burner.It's not that I was ignoring them, I was just forgetting to stop, take a breath and give them my undivided attention.

Then Christmas time last year I was sifting through the bible not exactly sure what I wanted to read just flicking the pages until something caught my eye. There it was staring me in the face as soon as I let the Pages drop open.

Matthew 5:14-16New King James Version (NKJV)

14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Wow, what a verse to bring you back to reality. Reading that I remembered that being busy had somehow became my way of life. That there was nothing stopping me from slowing down and taking time through out the day to focus on someone else, to God and yes even myself. We are to be a light to people in this chaotic world. To shine so bright that when they are around us all they can see is the beauty that life can behold.

So, what I want you to think about today is... What can I do today?. Take five minutes to truly listen to my partner about their day? Laugh with the Children? Send my parents an actual letter like the old days? Call that person who needs to know you were thinking about them? An old friend from the past ? The list is endless. 

I really hope you take the time to think about what the scripture above means to you. Let me know how you go and leave a comment below if you get the chance. Now go and be that light.

God Bless

Welcome One and All

Welcome one and all.

First I would like to say a HUGE HELLO to you. yes you the one who took the time to visit my blog page. I want to start by introducing myself and tell you a little about myself and what this blog is all about.

First of all I am a woman after gods own heart, without him I would have no one to hear my WHY's? and the I don't understands? that I on occasion question him with. Who guides and walks with me down every road i choose to take and if I stray always calls me home.

 Second, I am a wife to a very patient husband who lives with a partner who god made in his perfect image, yet is not so perfect lol.

Thirdly I am blessed to be the mother of three miracle boys. the light in my daily life and three very big reasons my life has taken a turn this year.

 Along with the busy life as a mum, somehow i still find time to write books, read books, review books, love the word of God and coffee it up with friends

Over the next few Posts I want to share parts of my life. The joys, tears, struggles and enlightenment last year and this year have brought in order to bring me closer to who god called me to be. I will share my weekly journey with you, post scriptures for you to ponder and of course recommend books that I think you will love.

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