God Stops
Wow, I am so sorry it has been a few days since I have written on the blog. I had planned on skipping a few days but not this many! I thought I would reflect on some God stops that have happened the past few days. I am trying to let go of my negative, bitter thoughts and focus on what my new scripture this week tells me to do. I have chosen Phillipians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, 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.” I chose this scripture because of my thought process lately. I have realized a lot lately that your thoughts effect how your whole body feels. I guess it is true what they say about “mind over body”?? Ok, ok I think I have been doing too much yoga. Anyway, For those of you who have never taken a Beth Moore study “God Stops” are circumstances big or small that you see God at work. So my first God Stop was my house getting fixed and the bill being being taken care of. Second, it has been 15 days since I last had a diet coke. This has been the longest I have ever gone without drinking a carbonated beverage. Third, I have been exercising for a full week and have lost 2 pounds! God has given me the strength I have needed to do even the smallest things. For that I am thankful. Fourthly, God provided me an opportunity to spend time reading about the needs others are having during this tough time in our country on the Beth Moore blog. I realized I am only one of many having financial struggles during this time and mine are minor compared to others. It gives you a change in perspective walking in someone else’s shoes. I am very thankful that God has and continues to provide for my family’s needs! My challenge for you is to find at least one God Stop in your day tomorrow. You will be suprised that when you make a point to look for God working in your life you find Him.
Rhonda said,
January 17, 2009 at 6:16 am
God Stop – I have been praying for months for God to find a house in Ashland that I could convince my parents to buy. 1 floor plan (which is impossible to find) because my Mom has fallen down the stairs a couple of times lately. I was praying for something right here in my neighborhood so i could have them close by. 10 days ago, their home was broken into and robbed…God has used that event to motivate them to start looking. The very next day after we talked about looking for a house for them, a “For Sale” sign went up on the house 3 doors down the street from me. My parents have looked at the house 3 times now and it looks like they are going to make an offer.
GOD really does “WORK ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR GOOD”!!!
Maria said,
January 20, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Congratulations on the weight loss! It is amazing what we can accomplish with the help of God. Have you ever heard of Fiancial Peace with Dave Ramsey? Clay and I have been doing this for several years and it has helped us tremondously.