July 17 #FFF

It's a beautiful Tuesday morning!  I'm kind of in slow-mo today, my allergies are acting up again... but I'm determined to have a productive day!


FAITH:
If you have a smart phone or tablet, you should check out the YouVersion app.  I use it for Bible readings, and it also has several reading plans and devotionals to choose from!  I started the 5 day plan "Experiencing God's Renewal" today.  A good quote from today's reading was talking about struggling with our old sinful life.  It said, "It may continue to be a struggle, but know this: if you stay steadfast in your relationship with God, He will continually work in your life to renew you and rid yourself of the stains of sin that may continually plague you."  Pretty reassuring!  I know that I struggle sometimes, and I'm sure that many people do!  Nobody is perfect, and you have to quit beating yourself up and move forward with life!
The reading was Colossians 3 (click HERE)  and here is a small portion that spoke to me:


Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ¹³ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ¹⁴ And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.


It's so hard to forgive sometimes!  Even though we know that we should, the nagging voice in our head says to stay angry with someone!!  At least for me- it's something that I've really tried to work on the past few years!  When someone does something to hurt you or the ones that you love, it's hard to be forgiving.  Yet God says to forgive them as He forgave us.  Think about all of the sins that you have committed in your lifetime- and been forgiven for- and that should give you some perspective on forgiveness!


FAMILY:
We get to have an unplanned family get-together this week!  My aunt & uncle are getting re-married!  I am so happy for them & their family!! :-)


FITNESS:
Another example of my paleo breakfast- I just finished a bowl of blueberries & some cold sliced turkey!  Not mixed together, I just re-read that, lol :)  (And coffee, of course!!)  I haven't done a workout yet today- but I will!  Tonight will be some strength training, and today I will get in cardio & core at some point!

HAHA!!  Step away from the cupcake!! Get out there & get active!