Ask and You Shall Receive

The other night, I went to my CM Area Meeting and Aleks Bogdanovski (CM's US President) was the guest speaker. He talked about a meeting he had where he brought in fresh, warm chocolate cake. When the meeting was over, he asked why no one ate any of the cake he brought. They said it was because he never asked them.

Of course the purpose of his speech was to remind us consultants to make sure we offer our CM opportunities to everyone we meet. I, however, was reminded of the first time I went to my church and was greeted at the door by the pastor. Pastor Fred asked me to come back and a few Sunday's later asked me to attend a class he was teaching on the church and its beliefs. Because he asked, I have been attending this church regularly, doing Bible studies, and growing closer to the Lord. I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be.

Ask and you shall receive. It may be a new customer, host or team member. Or, maybe it will be an opportunity to get closer to God, or for you to be a blessing to someone who needs one. Beth Moore says it's okay to love lipstick and the Lord. I say it's okay to love Creative Memories and the Lord.

Things seem so much better when we stop thinking about ourselves and reach out to others.

Life is Short

Today, I was reminded of something that I have known for a long time. Life is short.

Love Apple or not, it's hard to deny Steve Jobs was a brilliant and successful man who gave us so much.

Back in the early '80s I bought my first computer, an Apple IIc. Since then I've owned many PC's including HP, Gateway and Dell. I returned to Apple products several years ago with an iPod. Now I'm the proud owner of an iPod, iPad, iMac, iPhone, and iTouch. I love my Apple "stuff" and couldn't imagine living without it.

But, having a lot of "stuff" doesn't mean you're living. Certainly there are things that can make your life more comfortable and enjoyable, but when you're life is done, the things remain and you're gone. Money, success and things can't make you happy or help you live longer.

Steve Jobs left quite a legacy. When my life is over, what will I leave? Things?

Since we don't know God's plan for us, we have to make sure our priorities are right and that we are living the life He intended for us to live. Be faithful and truly put God above all other things and He will pour blessings on your life, family, desires and dreams. Now those are things worth living for.

Food, Fitness and Faith - Day 21 of 21

Oh how I wish I would have read today's lesson this morning.

What I just learned after reading this lesson is that perfection is impossible. Well, I knew that, but now I see it in a different way. All the demands on us and unrealistic pressures are frustrating. If we put God first and trust Him, He will take care of us. Then we have a powerful responsibility to be true to ourselves.

I'm going to get out from underneath this cloud of doubt and expect God to do wonderful things, including help me treat my body better.

Celebrate each day for what it is, a priceless gift from God. Trust God and put Him first, nothing comes after Him.

Food, Fitness and Faith - Day 20 of 21

Fitness is a form of worship, but what does worship have to do with fitness? I've learned that worship should be something we do that impacts everything in our life. It's not something we do just on Sunday.

So, what should we worship? If we want all that God has promised us, we need to put Him at the center of our lives. Personal gratification distances us from God; spiritual gratification honors God.

"Two wings are necessary to lift our souls toward God: prayer and praise. Prayer asks. Praise accepts the answer." ~Mrs. Charles E. Cowman, Streams in the Desert

I plan to worship God seven days a week, all day and every day, while thanking Him for all that He has done. Focusing on God, rather than food will help me take care of His temple, my body.