proverbs 31 study day36

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 36

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31:20-21 “She strectcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.”

Today’s topic is tithe.  We need to give to God our first fruits.  What does that mean?  Do we give Him the first 10% of our pay?  In Donnas book she states,” 90%plus God is better then 100% without Him.”  Most of us agree a 10% tithe is the amount we need to give to God.  I posed this question to a Pastor friend of mine.  He said, “10% was not realistic for some people.  Some can only give $5-20 a week.  Which is less then 10% but they do it consistently, with a happy heart.  The amount is between each individual and God.” 

I personally believe we are to give Him the first of our time too.  When I spend my first moments with God the rest of my day is better.  I can more easily be a cheerful giver to others when I start my day off giving my time to God. 

2 Corinthians 9:7”Everyman according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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Fit Bit (Crabby dieter)

Fit Bit With Kimberly  (Nutrition/crabby/food combinations)

Question:  I am trying to loose weight.  I am eating mainly fruit and vegetables; my problem is I get hungry and crabby.  The good news is I am loosing weight.   How do I avoid the crabbiness?

ANNswer; Get your heart right.  Your crabbiness will flee.  Hunger is a natural part of our day.  We all get sleepy, hungry, thirsty etc.…  We do not have to panic if we are hungry, just like we don’t have to panic if we get sleepy.   Most of us will not starve if we let ourselves get a bit hungry.  If you are hungry and you are trying to loose weight that maybe a good sign.  Think to yourself; yeah! I am hungry. I am burning fat!! DON’T BE CRABBY BE HAPPY!

Food combining helps with hunger.  Our bodies can digest a fruit or vegetable in about an hour. Then we feel hungry again.

When we combine the fruit of vegetable with a protein or fat it can take our body up to 4-5 hours to digest the protein or fat.  Therefore we stay satisfied longer. 

James 4:7  “Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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Proverbs 31 study day34

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 34

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31  10-11“Who can find a virtuous woman?  For her price is far above rubies.  The heart of her husband doth safetly trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil………………….18-19 She precieveth her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

Saturdays are our catch up days.  Personally I cannot keep up with the list in Donna’s book.  I use this simple check off list.

1.    Am I seeking first the kingdom of God each day? (Mathew 6:33)

2.    Am I taking treating my body as His temple not my trashcan? (1 Corinthians 6:19)

3.    Am I managing my time, energy and relationships in a way that honors God?  (Psalm 144:15)

Holy, Healthy and Happy is the Faith Centered Fitness mantra.  It is my experience, when I intentionally include God in my waking moments everything else falls into place, even my sleep.

Proverbs 16:3  “ Commit thy works unto the Lord and thy thoughts will be established.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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proverbs 31 study day33

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 33

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31: 18-19  “ She precieveth her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

BE A SOLUTION ORIENTED WORKER!

It is not the work we do that exhausts us it is the work we leave undone that exhausts us.  What a profound statement!  Sometimes, when my house is a mess I turn around in circles not knowing where to start. I get a bit done and then I am ready to throw in the towel because it can be…too much.  When I work diligently, I feel energized, capable and accomplished. Just starting the job makes the task smaller.   Checks lists are a great way to stay motivated. 

Mainly, if I procrastinate my workload, I feel overwhelmed by it.  Actively chipping away at things empowers me and helps me b solution orientated especially when I do my work unto the Lord.   It is difficult for God to work through us if we are not willing to work.

Proverbs 16:3  “ Commit thy works unto the Lord and thy thoughts will be established.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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proverbs 31 study day 32

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 32

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31: 18-19  “ She precieveth her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

Today we continue on with the theme of de-clutter.  The de-clutter attitude is so good for helping us feel open and free.  Try it if you haven’t yet.  Just take one closest or one drawer and give it a shot.  First, give away what you don’t need or haven’t used for two years and second if it is something you want to hold on to store it away, labeled so you can find it, and then bring it out on special occasions.  I started this project yesterday and accompanied it with a deep cleaning.   WOW do I feel better!   I felt a cleansing, I feel more appreciative of my home. How are you ladies doing?? Have you de-cluttered?  Do you feel cleansed?

Luke 5:13  “ Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.”  Immediately the leprosy left him.

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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proverbs 31 study day 31

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 31

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31: 18-19  “ She precieveth her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

One thing that can bog us down in accomplishing work for the Lord is our materialistic attitudes.  In today’s world it is easy to be focused on what we have and want.  Today let’s focus on what we can give.  When we start each day with a service attitude we take the focus off us and unto Gods’ work.  Most us of have far more then we need in our homes.  We have clothes we haven’t worn, pots and pans that are accumulating dust and other things we are holding unto, just in case.  Practice a service attitude by giving those things away.  This will also help DE clutter our homes.  Which will in turn open our minds and hearts more toward God.

Luke 3:11 He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, “ let him do likewise.”  NKJ

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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proverbs 31 study day 30

Proverbs Study Kimberly’s take day 30

Scripture to Memorize:

Proverbs 31: 18-19  “ She precieveth her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.  She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

Many things we focus our attention on are frivolous.  Most of our work is done in a couple areas of our lives.  In Donna Partrows’ book, “ Becoming the woman God wants me to be Proverbs 31”, she states that 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people and she expands that to include almost all aspects of our lives.  To keep it simple, think about how you spend your time.  Focus on the things you do that are the most productive.  Do those things well and do them unto the Lord.  For us to grow we need to try new things and get better at things we are not good at.  Keep trying new things so you can expand who you are.  First, accomplish tasks that will produce harvest in your life and then do the extra stuff.

Proverbs 4:26  “ Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

PS How are you doing on the nutrition challenge?  Focus on what is easy for you to do first.

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