Monday Goals

Week of 1/30 - 2/5/2017

Verse of the Week:
Walk worthy of the calling you have received with all humility & gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love.  -- Ephesians 4:1b-2

Monday:
Read chronological bible reading for today.
Run 2 miles (AM) & 20 minutes SS (PM)
Dinner - Meatless Monday - red beans and rice with a tossed salad (include avocado)
Chore of the day - 30 minutes folding laundry & discuss bills with DH

Tuesday:
Read chronological bible reading for today.
30 minutes SS (AM)
Dinner - chicken, potatoes, yellow summer squash, spinach
Chore of the day - pack for conference, vaccum living room, clean front bathroom

Wednesday:
Read chronological bible reading for today.
30 minutes CT (AM)
Dinner? - DH bachelor-ing it/leftovers
APLS/Montgomery

Thursday:
Read chronological bible reading for today.
2 miles or 30 min CT (PM)
Dinner - Chicken, rice, kale
Chore of the day - bill check & 30 minute declutter master bedroom.

Friday : (work)
Read chronological bible reading for today.
Rest day.
Dinner - minestrone soup from freezer and spinach pies
Happy = Dinner with friend!

Saturday : (off)
Read chronological bible reading for today.
2 miles
Steak, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts
Happy =
Date Night (plan way to connect with DH)
Brain Break - Do something FUN just for me.

Sunday:
Read chronological bible reading for today.
Rest day./Church
Leftovers or TBA from slow cooker.
Fellowship at the Riders.  Take snack & drink.

SS = strength train and stretch
CT = cross train

Get Advice

you hold me by my right hand.and afterward you will take me into glory. - Psalm 73:23-24 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm73:23-24&version=NIV

"Council and input from fellow runners is valuable... Who we listen to makes a big difference.  The same is true in the Christian life... but believers can learn from the ultimate spiritual Coach... our creator." -- The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nieluchwski and Dave Veerman.

Get Advice

"Plans fail for lack of counsel", - Proverbs 15:22 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs15:22&version=NIV

"What could be difficult or complicated about running?  You just lace up your shoes and take off!

That's how many people think, and to a certain extent it is true. ... But, that doesn't mean it is easy, especially when longer distances are involved.  So getting advice from experts and experienced runners only makes sense.  They can give insight and guidance in every aspect of running, from choosing the right shoes to knowledge of training programs and plans....

Some believers have the same simplistic approach to their relationship with God... so they may try running the Christian race on their own, with no outside input or help.  In doing so, however, they may be unprepared for what lies in their path, or they may take a wrong turn.  The bible offers several encouragements to listen and learn from others, as well as warnings about false teachers who will try to lead us astray."

-- The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nieluchwski and Dave Veerman

Develop a Plan

 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’ - Luke 14:28-30 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke14:28-30&version=NIV

"Your plans for spiritual growth and for running need to be realistic, taking into account all sorts of possibilities." -- The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nieluchwski and Dave Veerman

Develop a Plan

 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. - Hebrews 5:14 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews5:14&version=NIV

"Anyone can buy a nice outfit, register, get a number, show up at the starting line, cheer when the gun goes off, and maybe run a mile or two.  But only those who have trained by putting in the months and miles will finish the marathon. 

That's the point of Hebrews 5:14....

To go from A to Z in the spiritual life also takes a plan, a training schedule."  -- from The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nieluchwski and Dave Veerman

Create a Goal

"Purpose refers to the ultimate destination....

Goals are the hoped-for results for each of the segments of the journey....

Paul's ultimate goal was to glorify God, taking every thought, word and action captive to the lordship of Christ.  So he ran 'ran with purpose every step.'"

--  The Runner's Devotional by Dana Nielsen how ski & Dave Veerman

Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. - 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians9:26-27&version=NIV

January 12, 2015 - 1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart.

1 Timothy 6:11

Determine Your Purpose

 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. - 1 Timothy 4:7-10 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Timothy4:7-10&version=NIV

Speak Grace

 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 http://bit.ly/P5AYcZ

Speak Truth In Love

 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. - Ephesians 4:15 http://bit.ly/OUgZO7

Speak Truth in Love

 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. - Ephesians 4:15 http://bit.ly/OUgZO7

Heart's Delight

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4

Such a powerful passage. So many emotions are connected to it. Do I dare trust it? It is the bible. I know I should.

Do I delight in the LORD, & if so, what desires does this cover? What if my heart still desires to hold and raise a healthy baby of my own?

October 15 - How Great Are You Lord!

2 Samuel 7:22 
"How great are you, Sovereign Lord!  There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears."

Faith Unseen

These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, - Hebrews 11:39 http://bit.ly/P67ueA

Scripture to Pray

 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 http://bg4.me/TGMZaA

Recognize God for who he is

the blessed and only Sovereign,to Him be honor and eternal might. - 1 Timothy 6:15-16 http://bg4.me/UpLQDR

Blessings... from perserverance?

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV

Lord,
Help me to persevere.

Peace

John 16:33 New Living Translation (NLT)

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart,because I have overcome the world.

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Joy in the LORD

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again —rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NLT

Hard words to live by, but wise.  LORD, please help me live by these.

Until next time...

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Perfect Peace

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Lord,
I trust in you and choose to fix my thoughts on you today.

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