...through the storm... i will rise!

           A friend of mine asked me, "why does God allow these [bad] things to happen"? If we are honest, I think we have all asked that question. I think that we question God and His motives when we are going through the storm. We wonder why God would allow such things and events. I use to believe the old saying, "God will only gives you what you can handle". I no longer believe that because, I cannot handle the storm; nor do I want to, we cannot handle anything without Him. I have realized that God gives me more than I can handle so I will lean on Him. God does not say, just believe in yourself. He says Trust in Me!

Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;"

John 14:1
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me" (-Jesus).

It is not with us all things all possible it is with HIM ALL things are possible.

Philippians 4:13
^"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

        He is the One and the Only One that can handle my storms. He is teaching me lessons that I would not learn any other way and/or did not learn any other way. Truly this storm has taught me that I am not the master of this ship and nor do I want to be. GOD, Himself is the Master of my ship - my life and I only want Him to be in charge. I will man the deck and the sails when told. GOD has perfect timing and perfect knowledge so I am going to listen the Master Captain. He is the Captain of my vessel, Shepherd of this lost sheep, Life Guard of this drowning victim, He is My Boss - The BOSS!

 

         
      Through the dark valleys and the high peaks He is with me, I will never be alone; through the rockin waves and when I lose my focus He is there to save me when I call.

 Psalms 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

         Remember we we feel crushed and feel we cannot go on He is your refuge and strength and is always there when you need Him. When we are overwhelmed and feeling weak He is with us ALWAYS!

Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 28:20
^"...surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

            No matter how dark the valleys get He is always there, wanting us to lean on Him and His word for comfort and strength. So grateful we can trust Him and His word for we can trust His character. So glad that I realize that it is not about me being worthy but me having faith in Him and Only in Him (Romans 3). It's ALL about FAITH in the ONE who can SAVE no matter what our storm is or how big! Praise the LORD i don't have to do this on my own, i have some to walk through the storm with me and HE will not even leave me (Hebrews 13:5) through the storm no matter how big or bad it gets i will rise ALL because HE is my strength and my comfort!




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Jesus saving Peter - http://www.christ-jesus-is-lord.com/christ-jesus-sitting-on-his-throne.html/2_religious_1-132631

Psalm 23 - http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDoKxptq9Rum4AG7aJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3F_adv_prop%3Dimage%26va%3DPsalm%2B23%26fr%3Dchr-greentree_ff%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D1&w=500&h=500&imgurl=www.letuspraytoday.com%2Fpsalm23large.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.letuspraytoday.com%2Fpsalms.htm&size=56.8KB&name=%3Cb%3EPsalm+23%3C%2Fb%3E&p=Psalm+23&oid=147dd25ba6035a6061f7f7242b6abf43&fr2=&fr=chr-greentree_ff&tt=%3Cb%3EPsalm+23%3C%2Fb%3E&b=0&ni=21&no=1&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=1181oq2nc&sigb=13dqmr54s&sigi=1179u7mua&.crumb=ATl7tvIAJR6&fr=chr-greentree_ff

My Goal

As many of you know I have been having some health problems for a long while now, especially in the last couple of years. For over 8 months now I have had some major MAJOR female problems with my cycle and hormones. I thought I was going to have to have a hysterectomy which is the very last thing I want to do but, felt I was running out of options. Since we just moved I could not get into a doctor until the end of June. I began to pray for me to see someone, anyone who could help me. I knew I could not wait 2 1/2 months so my best friend Shelly helped me find Dr. Secklinger online. Thank you Shelly!! XOXOX He is in a city not too far away and so I made an appointment.

I have been seeing Dr. Secklinger, ND/nutritionist (love him) for over a month now and I am feeling much better. :) He has taken a lot of things out of my diet: no gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast or sugar. So basically, I can eat vegetables, fruits and meat (of course no pork). If you would of told me that a month ago I would no longer crave sugar or chocolate; I would of told you that you were crazy! I could not live with out chocolate! I gasp as I say I don't care if I ever have it again. *GASP* Yeah I know your freaking out right now especially if you know me. MIRACLE!! Many cannot believe that I made it 3 days. lol!! That's okay I can't either!

Even after the first week, my symptoms began to dwindle. I am already off all my medication!! No asthma meds., no acid reflex meds. no artificial progesterone... I am taking the supplements and vitamins he suggested so, yes Mom, I am getting my vitamins. ;) I feel ten years younger! I have only had one headache the second day of detox and it was not too bad. I just laid down for a while and it was done. My stomach problems have lessened, my cycle is starting to straighten it self out and I am even starting to even sleep better. I know it will take a while to get there and I am okay with that. I don't own a scale so I do not know how much weight I have lost but, my pants hang on me and are about to fall off. I don't want to go buy new clothes just yet cause I will just have to buy more when I lose more. So I am hanging on to what I have until I can no longer wait.

My goal is to be healthy, though I know that will happen as I go. Everything else is a bonus!! I am to eat like this for 120 days and I have less than a 100 to go. (It takes 120 days to get all new red blood cells.) Though I wouldn't mind if this is the way I had to eat for the rest of my life so I quit counting the days. Though I do spend more on produce and meat, my grocery bill is not bad at all. I know many people think I am crazy; some saying I am going too extreme. Though I cannot seem to care. No offense. :) I still have bad days and hard times but, looking forward to what is to come. I'm starting a new season in life and really enjoying the journey! Thank you for those showing their support, calls, emails, advise and prayers. They mean so much to me!! I love you all!!

"...let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" - Hebrews 12:1-2

" I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13

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