Why is it that that the closer I get to my 40th day of blogging, the harder it is to follow through? I have a lot on my mind tonight and I feel like the weekend is already over and it is only just beginning. I'm trying so hard to not let my heart be overwhelmed. I don't know how I am going to get everything done that I need to do AND enjoy my time with family and friends. I wonder if that is how Moses also felt at the point in which he was sharing the song we read in this chapter. Please open your Bible and read Deuteronomy 32 or just click here.
This song is Moses's final words to the people. I imagine him trying to wrap that idea around his head before reciting his final message. There must have been so many feelings he was experiencing in those moments as he stepped up in front of them and began to speak. It probably was very difficult to realize that he was passing the baton and his work was done. Of course, I also believe God had to be giving him peace in those very moments as well.
I'm a little nervous. I feel like this blog has helped me in so many ways. I have been able to stay committed to the Lord, express my thoughts and feelings and use this outlet as a way to grow in my understanding of becoming a healthier person. I have a long road ahead of me but I know I can do this. I feel like this is a sort of passing of the baton here as well, as I mention the fact that I know you can do this too. If you have followed me along regularly or have only caught a post here or there, I believe God was speaking to you about something. Don't let those words from Him fade away just because my 40 day challenge is over. Yours is just beginning. Believe for whatever it is that God has spoken over your life and into your heart. You can do this. We can do this.
"When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” (v.45-47)
I am in no way, shape or form, Moses. However, I know that the Lord has used me as a vessel to speak words that He wants you to take to heart. These have not been idle words either. I pray they have prompted you to reexamine your life and consider any area that you might need to hand over to the Lord. I urge you, to allow my imperfect, messed up testimony to spur you on in love. God has begun a work in me, but He has begun a work in you too.
As we draw to a close, think about the verse or challenge that has spoken deepest to your heart. Ask God today to help you walk through whatever you're going through or struggling with. Ask Him to reveal the next step He has for you. I mean, if He was willing to tell Moses he was about to die, he should be willing to lead us into the next steps we're supposed to take, right? My next step is to just keep walking. I am going to continue to eat whole 30 until I have lost 40 pounds. Once I do this, I believe I can fall back into the Paleo lifestyle a little more, which is still a very clean and natural way of eating only with a few less rules. That's what I have been hearing. What about you?
Father, thank you for your guidance through this entire process. I am so thankful that you have continued to walk with me day by day. That's what I realize I need to do when struggling with something as big as addiction. I need to take it day by day. You have been so faithful though. I know that little by little, you are molding me into the woman you planned me to be and I am so grateful. Help us continue to be transformed by Your grace. Amen.
Now Choose Life.
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