God Approved WOrkMAN!

After getting out of the habit of reading my bible first thing in the morning these past few months I did what all normal people do and blasted myself on Facebook. You know, because that motivates you. In my case, sometimes. This morning after getting up with the baby like I normally do I played one full round of Candy Crush Saga on my phone (because candy can't crush itself) and drained my battery. After locating my phone charger  I sat down to read my bible on YouVersion (love that app). I realized how high a priority I've placed a game over God, and not just lately but quite frequently, intermittently. The featured verse spoke directly to me.

'Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.' 2 Tim 2:15 AMP

Yesterday, while trying on clothes on a much needed mommy's night out ALONE, I didn't get depressed. I used to. I didn't stare myself down in the mirror disappointed in what I saw. I normally am. I'm conquering my weight, body image, and self esteem issues and this verse explains how. I have to look to God, know His will, study His word. I'm not pleased with where I am physically/mentally but, I'm doing something to change it with His help.

A workman (re)discovering who they are in Christ
has no cause to be ashamed.

bodyWORK progress...

The 1st and hardest step is starting. TurboFire Day1 4/13/13

My BFF helped me run my first 5k! I got a MEDAL!! 4/21/13

A scheduled rest day but I was still pumped Day after the race day10

day21 @5-6x week I got this!!

mindWORK is also required and just as important. 

WORK hard but rest in His grace:)

I am not a BeachBody coach (yet LOL). This post is not endorsing BeachBody or BeachBody products. I do have a BBcoach and FitFriends who are helping me reach my fitness goals through accoutability and support, check her out on her facebook page for healthy fit tiops. I'm just sharing the tools I use. TurboFire Schedule.







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The Next Great Move of God: Christians Returning to Their Hebraic Roots - Book Review

O
ften I have thought about the difference between the Jewish faith and Christianity. I remember a conversation I had on the bus with a boy who was Jewish and we discussed how he didn't believe Jesus was the Messiah and how I did. That is pretty deep for some seven-year-olds but that was one of the first times I realized other people believed other things.

Author and Pastor Dr. LaSalle Vaughn has written The Next Great Move of God-Christians Returning To Their Hebraic Roots. This book asks the question,"Have you ever considered the Jewishness of Jesus?" As early as seven I've considered this. The Jewish people are obviously special to God throughout the bible. God chose his people and son through them. This book brings the two together stating we must understand who Jesus was through Hebrew eyes to understand who he is.

This book did seemed a bit scattered or unorganized at times to me but I think it was due to the fact that it's so packed-full of amazing information that really translates a lot of the Hebrew meanings and roots of words to better understand the bible. Never the less it is very interesting to learn things I never would have even considered. It is very important to really research the word and fully understand what it means to be able to stand on it.

I love what this verse says:

Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 

Acts 17:11 NIV

We are to not only receive the word but really examine it and The Next Great Move of God-Christians Returning To Their Hebraic Roots does just that and has shed some light on the meaning of a lot of things such as the menorah, Hanukkah, the Torah, and more. I'll be researching and referencing back to this book and glad to have it in my library.

"God is shaking the Church into a level of reality. One key for the Church in days ahead will be to understand the concept of "One New Man." Devour the pages ahead and watch your heart come alive to the Word and will of God in a new way." 

- Dr. Chuck D. Pierce, President Global Spheres Inc., President Glory of Zion International, Harvest Watchman, Global Harvest Ministries

This is a Mama Buzz review. This product was provided by: Bring It On! Communications  for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions made are mine.

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