Fit Bit ( Fight the dismay of seemingly unanswered prayers with the sword of God)

Fit Bit (Fight the dismay of seemingly unanswered prayers with the sword of God)

Recently, We just finished up our first Son Shine wellness class and group.  This class is designed to honor my lovely Daughter in law Erin and inspire women to help women spread His Son’s Shine.  Erin was GREAT at spreading Jesus SHINE!

In this class we spoke of how to TRUST God, in all things, even in the midst of seemingly unanswered prayers.  We all have seemingly unanswered prayers in common.  Yet, during this class we also remembered we all have miraculous answers to prayer in common too.  So why is it so easy to dismiss the miracles and focus on the hurts?  I think it’s humane to take the pain and try to be in control.  That is not what we are called to do as Christians!  We are called to trust God in all things.  We are called to know HE is the great I am. 

John 10:10 “ The thief comes only but to kill steal and destroy, I have come that they may have life to the full and in abundance.”

1 Peter 3:12  “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

John 16:33“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.”

James 4:8  “ Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

The best way to draw near to God is by getting into His word by reading His Bible.  Once, I heard someone say, “ Why is it when we talk to God its’ called prayer, but when God talks to us its called schizophrenia?”   When we pray it’s good, He hears our every prayer through Christ. Prayer alone is a one sided conversation.  Reading God’s word, taking time to draw near to Him TRUSTING Him as we do, is when we can truly find His peace.  His word has the power to slay the evil thoughts and the mistrust we may feel when we experience seemingly unanswered prayers. 

Hebrews 4:12  “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

To be truly fit, and SHINE we need to be able to sincerely trust in God’s perfect love.  

Today be inspired to draw near to God through His word.

Be fit and be blessed,  

Kimberly

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

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Fit Bit ( SO we can SHINE!)

Fit Bit (So we can Shine!)

Philippians 2:14-15  “Do all things without murmuring or disputing. 15 That ye maybe blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke and perverse nation among whom YE SHINE AS LIGHTS OF THE WORLD!!!

In order to SHINE we need to drop the grumbling and complaining.

Why is it so easy to enter into seeing what is wrong?  When raising my children I was told to “catch them doing what is right and praise them for it”.   I tried this technique.  I had to intentionally focus on the positive, because it was easier for me to focus on the negative.    Children respond to attention.  They will respond to negative or positive reinforcement.  All of us do the same.  We have to intentionally set the tone in order to SHINE!

Today, be encouraged to;

1.     Stop the grumbling and complaining.

2.     See what is right

3.     Be thankful

4.     SHINE

As Christians we want to win souls for Christ.  In order to do this we have to have something people want.  The joy of Jesus is consistent no matter what we have to gripe about.  Yes, in this world there is pain.  In order to SHINE, give Jesus your pain and TRUST in His promises. 

Proverbs 23:7 “ As a man thinketh in his heart, so shall he be.”

Philippians 4:8 “ Finally Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Be fit, be blessed and SHINE!

Kimberly

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Fit Bit ( The Joy of the Lord is my Strength)

Fit Bit (The Joy of the Lord is our Strength)

Recently, my oldest son Ryan described me as a wounded duck.  He said, I guilt people into helping me.  He said, I have been doing that for years, that I started it because that is the only way I could get his brothers to do something for me and it is now, my way of life.

WOW!!!  I had no idea that this is something I am doing.  I feel very sad, that I present myself that way.  It feels crazy, since I consider myself a Christian woman.  My identity is as a loving, kind, athletic, Christian woman.   With his statement I have to look a bit closer into my own behavior.  As a Christian, I want to spread God’s good news and disciple other people. I have to have something they want. If I go around acting like a wounded duck, I will not be winning many souls for Christ. 

I heard a sermon the other day about how grumbling and complaining can become a way of life.  I have had many problems, most of us have.  I think I have focused too much on the negative and not enough on the TRUTH.  The truth is God, loves me and He loves the ones I love even more then I do.  The truth is no matter how bleak things can be here on this earth, this is not our final destination Heaven is.  That is our forever home through the Power of Jesus Christ.  Zero-100 years are just a blink of an eye compared to eternity.  I have a plaque on my wall it says, “Don’t tell God you have a big problem, tell your problem you have a big God.”  This saying reminds me to look to Jesus in all things, His arm is not too short, and I can trust Him in the middle of anything and knowing in Him there is peace and joy.  So, if I believe this, why do I grumble, complain and guilt people into helping me?

I think I forget to remember how much of a gift everyday is.  I forget to look at the beauty in life and focus on the problems instead.  How sad.  John 10:10 “ The thief comes, but to kill steal and destroy, I have come that you may have life to the full and in abundance.”  My New Years resolution is to focus on the JOY OF THE LORD.

I resolve to wake up and be thankful.  I resolve to see the beauty and be joyful.  In Exodus 15:18 it tells of Miriam.  She led a band of ladies with tambourines, singing and dancing after our God parted the Red Sea.  She could have been afraid, that the waters would crash in at any time, but instead she celebrated God’s great power and love and she brought others with her!!

Today be inspired, to see the joy of the Lord in all you think say and do.  This is a temporary fallen world.  We have Heaven to look forward to.  In the meantime, we can still spread His joy.  In doing so, we will be able to help more people.

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3gLeCiMJqI

Fit Bit ( Walk by faith not by sight)

Fit Bit (Walk by Faith not by Sight)

Merry Christmas!   Walk by faith not by sight.  Many years ago the Shepard’s saw a star on high.  They walked by faith and not by sight.  Can you imagine that type of faith?  Is that the faith you feel filled with this Christmas season?  Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart and mind and go boldly in the direction He leads you?

Today I m reminded of Faith because it is the Winter solstice.  Dec 21^st is my second favorite day of the year.  My favorite day of the year is June 21^st the Summer solstice, the longest day of the year.  I love the Sunshine.  I love long days in the light.  I spend six months looking forward to both of these days.   Today is the shortest day of the year for Sunshine.  Tomorrow the days start getting longer.  I look forward to the longer days of light.

Faith is like that.  I look forward to the promises of God.  I know that there are days of darkness.  I also know by faith that there are days of lots of light ahead.

 God says in His word;

Philippians 4:8[Full Chapter]

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.

So today, the day of the least amount of Sunshine in the year,  I will chose to think about the days of the most.  Isn’t it cool that we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus on the days of the least amount of sunlight?  I believe this helps us focus on the true light He has brought to our dark world.  Today, as you are preparing to celebrate His light, be filled with it too.  Continually remember to walk by faith and not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7 [Full Chapter]

For we live by faith, not by sight.

Merry Christmas!

Kimberly

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Son Shine Wellness for 2019

Son Shine Wellness St. John’s

Son Shine Wellness is a program designed to inspire Women to mentor women in spreading His Son Shine.

We’ll kick off a 6-week test program Jan 5, 2019.  At St John’s Lutheran Church, Sparta, WI.   All are welcome please bring your friends!

Saturday mornings from 8-9:30am

8:00-8:40am   Dance party to inspirational praise and worship music. This is a fun, happy, moving time, for all ages and abilities. (Girls from 7^th grade to women over 100)

8:40-9;00 Light snack and short presentation

9:00-9:20 Small group discussions

9:20-9:30 Large group wrap up

Let’s be a part of spreading His Son’s Shine in 2019!!!

Please contact Kimberly Mathews to sign up or if you have any questions.

Kimberly Mathews 

608-487-4879  (call or text)

kimberlyamathews@gmail.com

Be fit, be blessed and Merry Christmas,

Kimberly

This is a program motivated by my dear Daughter Erin Mathews who was so very good at spreading His Son’s Shine while she was here on earth.  There is no cost to this program.  A free will offering will be accepted, monies will be used to cover basic administration costs any remainder will be used to fund a scholarship program set up in Erin’s memory for a PA student exhibiting qualities similar to those she held. 

If you are not in the Sparta area and would like to get something like this started in your community, please contact me too. I am confidant God can work something out!!