Yes, you read the title right...I've already failed at blogging - at least that is what I initially thought. Literally, my words were, "it's been THREE weeks and I have already failed". Well, friends, I did some research and guess what? I can post as often as I want! Snaps for you if you already knew this. (side note: "snaps" is a reference to Legally Blonde 2 and the 'snap cup' ;) ). It was a relief to realize just because in my mind I wanted to post once a week and it didn't quite pan out that way, that I didn't totally fail at blogging so snaps for Jess!
So about a week and a half ago I wrote the start to, what would have been, my third post; however, I read over it and realized that was not what God wanted me to share, not yet anyway. Instead, I feel Him leading me to write about the awful 'f word' we all hate...not that f word, the other one - failure. I have talked about discipline and with discipline comes the possibility of failure. I'm going to fill you in on my current goals and what is going on with me.
Okay, so I signed up for a 31 day challenge for the month of October. If you know me then you already know that it was with Tone It Up . I've been following this fabulous, online fitness duo for about three years and just became an official member (insert the huge, grinning emoji here). Whoa, major side track - sorry. So goal number one: follow the challenge workouts everyday. Along with that challenge comes an entire meal plan. Goal number two: stick to the nutrition plan. I'll be honest here, I'm sticking to it about 80%. Friends, this is where I look back at what I've accomplished in 5 days and think, "awesome, I'm failing miserably". I missed days two and three of working out so that means my challenge actually ends November 2nd AND I've somewhat failed following the nutrition plan. I get so frustrated with myself and it makes me just want to quit (I know you all can relate); however, this time is different. My mind set is different. What's the saying? Fall down 7 times get up 8. That is what I'm planning to do, get up and not stay down, throwing my own pity party. Goal number three (and the most important to me): get up early to pray. So this one I started this week and so far I've gotten two out of three days. The reason why this one is so important to me is because everything rises and falls on what my prayer life is like. If I am committing my day to the Lord and spending time in His presence before the craziness of life sets in, then I have a better chance of everything else going fairly smoothly. And if it doesn't, at least I know the day was committed to my Father and He knew all that was going to take place before it actually did. Goal number four: read my Bible through the year. Fail, with a capital F. I felt so bad about being three days behind that I re-started and missed the second day. (Insert wining emoji here - clearly, I like emoji's).
As you can see, on my "goals report card" I have received mostly F's. Through this process I've realized that I need to give myself some G's. What is that letter grade you ask? Grace. I need to give myself grace. My Father in heaven, loves me and says that I am worthy of His grace, and so are you.
John 1:16 says, " For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." - My seester (my beautiful sister-in-love who is also my absolute best friend. Ever. Aside from my hubby, of course.) loves this verse and I understand why. It speaks a little louder to me now than before, perhaps because I'm learning more about grace, the grace I am given, and the grace I should extend.
We have to extend ourselves grace too. Whatever it is that you feel like you are failing miserably at, extend YOURSELF grace. You are beautiful. You are worthy. You are valuable. Don't believe me? Read what God has to say about you in His word.
You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Great post!
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