Don't Give Up

Last week as I was reading Hebrews 10, I wrote these verses in my journal.

“Let us hold strong to the confession of our hope, never wavering, since the One who promised it to us is faithful.”

“Remember this, and do not abandon your confidence, which will lead to rich rewards. Simply endure, for when you have done as God requires of you, you will receive the promise.”

“But my righteous one must live by faith, for if he give up his commitment, My soul will have no pleasure in him.”

“My friends, we are not those who give up hope and so are lost; but we are of the company who live by faith and so are saved.”

I’m not sure how these may or may not speak to you, but as I read through these verses, it’s like flashing neon lights that say…

DON’T.GIVE.UP.

Give it a Fair Shot

Matt 100% supported me when I decided to try this business, but he had his doubts...he wasn't sure I had the kind of personality that could make something like this work. Why?

Because I don’t even like calling to order the pizza. (Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️) I don’t like calling the restaurant to make the reservation. I hate negotiating any kind of price. I’m outgoing in many ways, but NOT in those ways. Honestly, I’m more of a people pleaser than a bold #bosslady.

But despite all of that, I made this work. Because I chose to believe even when I doubted. I found a way to do this business in a way that felt good to me. I made the most of the time I had, not sacrificing the important things like family time.

It’s a new month which means I will be taking on 5 women to mentor and teach this business to. (Only 5 because I wouldn’t be very effective with any more than that).

You don’t have to be a professional at anything. You don’t have to look the part or know what you’re doing.

You just have to be willing to give this a FAIR shot, to do it scared, and pursue personal growth.

My Sweetnesses

This morning as I dropped my boys off at their VPK class, I vigorously waved and said “Goodbye my sweetnesses!!!”, in front of their whole class. In response, they gave me the biggest smiles and waved back equally as vigorous. ❤️

Walking away, I couldn’t help but wonder how many years I have left to love them, squeeze them, and loudly proclaim my adoration without them being embarrassed by me. 😳

I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know that from now on, I want to make the most of every hello and every goodbye, hugging and kissing them to my heart’s content. 🤗

Abundance

My word for the year has been ABUNDANCE. I’m not sure why that’s the word God gave me. It’s a word that made me uncomfortable. I kept thinking I must have misheard Him.

Yet, here’s what I’ve learned over the last few months. It’s okay to want more. You can pursue EXCELLENCE with an attitude of humility, contentment, and gratitude. You can dream big and still surrender to God’s will. You can desire more, while being generous with what you already have.

Abundance is of God.

"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10

Fight for Growth

I just set a REALLY big, year-end goal. The kind of goal that makes you nervous to even think about. 

I’m going to have to work harder than I want to work, get more uncomfortable than I generally like being, and willing to risk massive failure.

And even though this goal scares the crap out of me and I’m afraid to fail and not sure I’m up for this huge task, I also feel ALIVE.

I am willing to fight for growth.

Have you ever felt that way about something?

He is faithful

“The one who has called you is faithful and He will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24

This was Sienna’s memory verse for the week, but I’m the one who has been reciting it, learning it, praying it, and resting in it all week long.

I don’t know what God has called you to, what He’s asking of you, or how He’s leading you. But I DO believe He is faithful and His word is sure.

Love Yourself

“The highest calling is not being a pastor, but becoming all God called you to be, namely a person who glorifies God in all you do.” Dave Gibbons

When I first started my business, this was something I really struggled with. Was working for a company named BEACHBODY glorifying to God? Did this make me vain? Does God care about working out? 

I landed here: 

God does not care whether you are a size 2 or a size 10. He does not care about how much you weigh. He does not care whether you have a six pack or love handles or stretch marks. 

But He does care that you LOVE YOURSELF well. He does care that you feel CONFIDENT enough to go DO the things He has called you to do. He does care about the foods we choose to fuel our bodies with. He does care that we are becoming all He has called us to be. He does care that you are HEALTHY, so that you can give your BEST to Him and those you are responsible for. 

For me, this business and these products were the gateway to all the things that I know God DOES care about. Taking care of myself, prioritizing my workouts and investing in my health is how God showed me WHO He wanted me to be and what He wanted me to do. 

And that is why I wholeheartedly believe that this business is exactly what God has called me to (even though it doesn’t sound as spiritual as being a missionary or something ;) ) It’s not about the bikini body or the little black dress. It’s about how the gift of health and confidence empowers you to go DO THE THINGS you were born to do.