Fit Bit (Dealing with sadness)

Fit Bit (Dealing with sadness)

Most days I wake up and am excited for my day.  Today, I woke up that way, but for some reason I was over taken with sadness.  I started thinking of the things that are not the way I want them.  Tears welled up in my eyes and I wanted a good cry.  Then I started thinking of my many friends and acquaintances that are dealing with so many difficult things too.  The truth is many of us have sadness.  I started praying for my friends.  I opened my Bible and this verse stuck out: 

John 16:21  “A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow., because her hour has come;  but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.”

I have given birth and the pain of labor was intense, but the joy did come.  Sometimes that is life, intense pain.  The only way I can enjoy what I have and go forward in my day is to simply trust that even in my “worse case scenario” God is there.  Many things are beyond my understanding.  Nothing is beyond God’s.

If you are dealing with sadness and are tempted to “have a good cry”, go ahead have one.  Then, get back up and realize that even in your worse case scenario God is working.  There is nothing beyond His reach.

Be fit, be blessed and trust God in all things,

Kimberly

PS Trusting God in all things is truly the only way I can stay FIT.

http://faithcenteredfitness.com/healthy-living/holy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYLoigK4WSI

Fit Bit ( Summer Wellness all Year Long)

Fit Bit (Sumer wellness all year long)

Summer is truly one of my favorite times of year.  It is wonderful to have warm weather, sunshine and long days.  This time of year produces in me, an energy that is wonderful.  How can I keep this energy all year long?

John 10:10  (NIV)

10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

My energy is coming from enjoying the many blessings God has given me.  I am enjoying the beautiful sunsets, luscious green grass, the ability to play in the lake and enjoy my wonderful friends and family.  There is an old saying, “The best things in life are FREE.”  I am truly well when I am actively enjoying these things.  In the summer it’s easier to stay outside and enjoy God’s creations.  Outside time, certainly helps my energy level.

Enjoying life is a choice for me.  I chose to trust God and rest in the beauty He provides.  I often tell my friends, “This is my favorite thing!  Well, one of my favorite things.”  Truly I have so many favorite things I cannot possibly list one favorite.”  When I am riding my bike with friends, it is my favorite thing, when I am cutting up the glass, water skiing it is my favorite thing, when I am cross-country skiing with my dogs an other BIG favorite.  Having dinner with my boys, helping my mom, and doing well at work, having coffee with a friend all amazing things.  To be well all year long, I chose to see my favorite things in everything.   I know that in all things the beauty and wonder of God is ever present.  Not everything in my life is pleasant.  Yet, in all things I know God is at work and that keeps me seeing my favorite things.

Can you rest in His presence and enjoy your life today?   Can find something in your life today that is one of your favorite things? 

John 16:33 (NIV)

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IagRZBvLtw

http://faithcenteredfitness.com/healthy-living/happy/

Verse to ponder

WHoops, I forgot to add the scripture on my last post. It is certainly not what Kimberly says that helps it is God's word. Here is today's Fit Bit with the Verse of day:)

Philippians 4:8New International Version (NIV)

8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things”.

BE fit and Be blessed,

Kimberly

Fit Bit (Helping)

Fit Bit (Helping)

Yesterday morning I was out walking and I happened to see a beautiful woman taking out her trash.  I said to her, “You sure are a beautiful woman”, She said something and motioned for me to talk with her.  It turns out that her husband is suffering with pancreatic cancer.  I had a chance to cry with her, pray with her and smile with her.  We talked about trusting God and having faith.  I felt it was the reason I was in the moment I was in.  It was truly the best part of my day.  I have found the best way I can be a blessing to others is to remind them Jesus loves them.  The song we both thought of as we were standing on the roadside was, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”  I was able to help my new friend by helping her turn her thoughts to hope in Christ.  Often when our friends are troubled we commiserate with them.  Today be inspired to remind someone how much Jesus loves him or her.  Be a true helper, it is good for your soul.  It will keep you fit.

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAzBOGA2JPA

http://faithcenteredfitness.com/healthy-living/happy/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBALcN701NU

Fit Bit (Fitness starts in your heart)

Fit Bit (Fitness starts in your heart)

Currently I am on vacation.  I am taking the opportunity to try to “be still”.  Well anyone who knows me knows that my “be still” includes biking, swimming, walking and water skiing.  So how does that equal still?

What my goal is to remember to be at peace in the Lord.

How I am doing this is by devoting the first hour or so of my day to studying and meditating on His word.  I used to get up and go right to the bike or what ever I had on my agenda.  I did this to blow off my anxiousness and need for exercise.  I could never bike off my anxiety.  I could for a bit but then I would need to do it again.  When I take the time to be still and trust God in all things, I can truly be fit for all things.  When I let His peace rule my heart, exercise and activities are for my pleasure not my stress reliever.  It is a much more enjoyable way to  live.

So today, ask yourself is your heart at peace in the Lord?  Are you fit to handle what your day brings?  Is He first in your life?    For me to say yes to these questions, I need to start my day reading and meditating on His word.  I hope this little Fit Bit inspires you to do the same.

Psalm 103:1-3  “Bless the Lord O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His Holy name.  2  Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not al His benefits:  3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healtheth all thy deseases;”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

http://faithcenteredfitness.com/fitness-vacations/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E