like fish, after three days...

It can strike at any moment.
It can veer its ugly head...
You won't even notice it and may even invite it...
But when it's there, it's there!
and likes to stay where it has been invited!
But like fish, after a few days, it goes bad.
You don't like it
you don't want it
frankly it STINKS!

It's DMMD.
Double Minded Mess Disorder.

It can come by and visit, by way of a situation or even an opportunity.... maybe it started by simply venting your day's woes. And in doing so you begin to wobble, wondering and over-wondering about this or that. You wobble some more, and can get lost in your wonder and soon in your wonder you begin to wander.  And that which you were so certain of, you begin to doubt.  That which you loved, you begin to despise.
But we are called to be stable, firm, grounded, and not wishy-washy, gone with the wind kind of folks.

But when you allow, for whatever reason, DMMD to take root, and not combat those thoughts with the Word of Truth... Then you will see that it will indeed be like that fish....You will have put on some gloves, and a clothes pin on your nose to approach it, bag it, and throw it away.  And once you've gotten rid of it, you will have to air out the room & clean the area where it was, disinfect it, and fill the air with some much need freshners and enjoy the start of a new day!


Be blessed,
Minda

Why is it...

By: Priscy Marie

Cheesecake, cookies and mmm fried anything…  As soon as I think of eating healthier I start craving fattier and more decadent food.  I start dreaming of donuts and muffins. It’s even worse when I’m fasting. I smell food everywhere and at any time. People I rarely talk offer to treat me to dinner or lunch or randomlyshow up with sweet buttery treats.  I could have not eaten a single donut for weeks but as soon as I can’t have it, I can’t live without it.  It doesn’t help when you have a great mom that cooks like an iron chef and wants to see you eat her cooking!

Recently, I decided to eat healthier and exercise more.  I plan on dropping a few pounds and dress size and just be fit within a certain time period, but as I am approaching week 3, I am a little discouraged that I have not reached my weekly goals yet.  I know that I can still reach my overall goal if I focus but I find myself fixated on the lack of pounds lost. 

In same this way I guess I have experienced spiritual life struggles.  I could be totally fine living a righteous life but as soon as I decide to truly consecrate myself there is a struggle.  Sometimes I am so focused on how I need to improve that I forget that I have come such a long way and that my thoughts are a little more like His thoughts every day. 

It is quite frankly wonderful to know that I have a holy Daddy that is determined to see me succeed and reminds me of His dreams for me.  He doesn’t just point out my shortcomings but also where He has already glorified Himself.

SO, if you are, like me, trying to lose a few pounds or separate yourself for the Lord, remember to see what you need to work on without leaving behind your accomplishments.  They might be just what you need to get you the rest of the way.

    

a few words...

These last few days I have gone from prepping to teach area students science to going to the Lancaster area to spend an awesome morning with youth on FIRE for the Lord. We were able to share an original Spoken Word duet with them.  Then yesterday we had an amazing time at our service! We sang our hearts out.  This was definitely a weekend where the heavens opened and the presence of the Lord was evident.  

I must have shouted to the Lord a lil too loud, I am almost completely without my vocals.  Me, not able to to talk is nearly impossible.  I spent all day unsuccessfully trying not to talk.  Now my throat feels quite wretched.. so as I sit here working on this week's blog I was thinking about just a few words that I could say... well write, so I leave you all with just a short poem to pique your interest and hopefully even in just a brief moment.

Re-Energized

I feel as if though I must take a moment and reload.

to get re-energized!

Jumped out of my seat, 

Twirled in the air,

Lifted my hands

& extended my arms trying to reach the heavens.

I need more momentum, 

I need more strength

So I land on the ground, 

Knees bent and face down, 

I cradle myself and try to focus on my energy source. 

And sit there patiently until I am reloaded with strength. 

I feel as if I am glowing 

For there is a light from the heavens shining upon me. 

I feel a fire burning within me

And in my hand I feel that my grip is strong,

Around the handle of the Sword of Truth 

I feel protected by the Breastplate of Righteousness 

And the invisible Shield of Faith. 

I feel stronger so I jump up in the air, 

Arms extended out with my Sword at hand 

And God's love shining upon my life.

I feel a new bout of energy, I feel rejuvenated...

'cause I am re-energized, 

You are my strength. 

And I can once again

Join the fight and battle 

And surely victory is mine! 

(c) 2007

Be blessed,

Minda