Good Day Pudgy Girl Followers! I trust this summer has been a good one for you. Here we are looking smack dab at Fall 2014, and I am still surprised at how fast this year has flown by. Fall brings a marked change in activities around this pudgy girl's house. I've got one in football, one in marching band, and our singing engagements are busy to say the least. Unfortunately, the busyness has led to a lack of discipline toward my exercising. Here's the bright side: 1. I recognize and acknowledge my laziness! 2. Both my Sweet Terry and I have renewed our commitment and motivation to... simply put... move our tails! We've dedicated to 30 minutes of activities daily. Walking, running, bicycling, weights, a cardio video, all is fair game for us this Fall. Of course, to be physically fit, we must stay on track in the kitchen. Watching our calories and portions isn't easy and it's not very much fun, but it is a necessity for me! We've been trying to eat at home more. Making and sticking to a weekly menu has helped a lot. That way we are not naive to what is being put into our foods and therefore our mouths. Fitness and health takes work and dedication, and is very much worth it!
Speaking of being naive, I read in my Bible this week two verses that spoke to that topic. These two verses also serve a strong warning to believers of Christ. Romans 16:17-18 "17I urge you, brothers, to watch for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people." Most people in our country consider themselves to be knowledgeable and have some common sense. I think people find the thought of being naive, slightly offensive. While it is true that some of us are naive or ignorant about certain subjects, there is one subject we should not be naive about, our spiritual fitness! Our relationship with the Lord determines our life, peace, and eternity and is not something we leave to chance. It is also not something we allow to be influenced contrary to the teaching of the Bible. This has become a popular topic on social media, certain leaders of large churches or organizations in our country have been preaching and speaking what I initially called fluff, however, now I can see how dangerous it is. It is smooth talk and flattery and deceiving. I don't care how many of your friends re-post a feel-good message that says your ok, I'm ok, we're all ok, don't fall for it! Search the scriptures and pray for yourself! Seek Biblical answers and get into right relationship with the Savior! Friends, as followers of Christ, we are called to know the scriptures and be obedient to them. If we begin to listen and follow a person because what they preach makes us "feel" better, than biblical standards, we will individually answer for that. We aren't not to be naive, we are called to know better! I have too many friends and family re-posting this garbage and I'm afraid they're believing it. I love you! I want better for you, because I want to spend eternity with you! I want you to really know Jesus Christ as Savior and friend in your life! For there is no other answer for this life and the next life, NONE!
If you are a person in a leadership role, Pastor, Singer, Actor, Mentor, Parent, Grandparent, etc. Do not be a false witness. Do not teach, preach, speak or write "feel-good fluff". Be a representative of Christ in everything, for you will be held accountable for it. Do you have a question about something the Bible says about a certain topic? Seek Godly counsel in the scriptures and with a trusted leader grounded in Christ! And Pray! Pray and read the Bible daily. The Lord is not tricky or elusive, He wants His truths to be found by those who truly seek Him. Remember He loves us so much! I want you to know this Lord personally. I love you and am here for you!
May God's truths be breathed into you today,
Pudgy Girl
