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I know when people come to me about issues they’re going through, I want to give them answers, but all too often it’s to impress them rather than actually help them. I started asking myself, “How can I actually help people?” “What will actually get them through this?” At Impartation this year, I got my answer:

I was in a Question and Answer with Keith Moore and he was talking about a certain issue. He said that when the issue came up, he did not know how to minister to the people struggling with that issue, so he asked God. God spoke to his heart and said, “Ask them if they love me and if they’re pursuing me.” If they are, I’ll deal with them about that issue and bring them out of it. If they don’t love me and aren’t pursuing me, they’re not even saved, and that’s an entirely different issue.”

That’s when it hit me:

The answer to what you’re supposed to do with your life is: Pursue God.

The way to break your addiction is: Pursue God.

The way to do well financially is: Pursue God.

The way to have an awesome life is: Pursue God.

Thee answer to everything is: Pursue God.

Now when I’m going through something or someone asks me for advice, I ask, “Do you love God and are you pursuing Him? Are you getting in the Word? Spending time in prayer? Getting quiet before God?”

95% of the time, the answer is, “I haven’t been spending time with God like I should.” Then I know that the only way I’ll get the answer I’m looking for is to spend time with Him.

The Bible says, “If you draw close to God, He’ll draw close to you.” “If you need wisdom, ask God, and He’ll give it to you.” Let’s stop seeking people’s advice and start seeking God’s. Give God a chance! He is thee answer for everything.

This reminds me a lot of this video, Only God is the answer to everything we need:

Thoughts?

“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not do.”   Mark Twain

Growing up, I was always overweight. I got picked on a lot as a kid, and some of that has stuck with me. I still get insecure about taking off my shirt at the pool! As far as my physical fitness is concerned, I’ve always had one goal: To look good with my shirt off! Even though I workout 6 days a week, I’ve run marathons, and I am pretty active,
I’ve never been able to get there!

I’ve been doing P90X for about a year now. I thought I was in the best shape of my life and I was excited to take off my shirt at the pool! Well, I got my opportunity in front of some of my family. I thought they were going to stand in awe of my fantastic physique! Little did I know, I was in for a reality check!

The next day, one of the people that was with me, who I respect very much, confronted me. He said, “Bubba, one area you need accountability in is what you eat, because you don’t look so great!” After a little self evaluation, I recognized that he was right, I wasn’t anywhere near where I wanted to be. That conversation was a catalyst to change in my life.

My theory before that was I could eat whatever I wanted because I worked out that day. Not true! You really only burn off about half a meal while working out! I started tracking my calories and came to the conclusion that I was consuming 4,000-5,000 calories a day while only burning 300-600!

After studying out the P90X diet plan, I’ve come to the following conclusions:

Working Out + Bad Eating Habits = No Results (Look like Crap)

Working Out + Good Eating Habits = Results City (Look awesome)

It’s about developing healthy eating habits. It requires discipline, but they payoff is awesome! It’s been a little over a month of me tracking calories, following a strict diet, and working hard, and I’m starting to see some great results!

I’m so glad someone was willing to speak the truth in love to me. I’ve now made a healthy lifestyle change.

If you struggle with weight issues or are looking to get in better shape, I’d encourage you to get educated on the BeachBody Forums – great information on here about working out, nutrition, etc.

Hope this helps you get physically fit!

Thoughts?

When we become anchored in who we are in Christ, we will live in total freedom. Paul was so anchored in Christ that he said he didn’t let anything that happened to him move him.

The way you become anchored in Christ is to get to know Him. Through his Word and through your personal relationship with Him. The more you know Him, the more anchored (immovable) you’ll become.

• I’ve become anchored (immovable) in the belief that I’m free from any and all fears that come against me (Psalm 34:4)

• I’ve become anchored (immovable) that God is a good God and wants to do incredible things in and through my life (Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:20, John 10:10)

• I’m anchored (immovable) in the fact that God’s called me and He’s my promotion and reward! (I Cor. 15:58, Galatians 6:9)
  

• I’m becoming anchored (immovable) from letting the opinions and approval of others rule me (John 5:41, Gal. 1:10)
  

Everyday we need to become more and more anchored, more and more immovable in who we are in Christ.

What areas in your life do you need to become anchored in Christ in?