Don't Let it Get YOU!!!

“And do not be conformed to this world, But be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”

(Romans 12:2, NKJV)

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a
harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1* NIV )

He who guards his mouth and his
tongue keeps himself from calamity, and oh how
true that is indeed!    ( Proverbs 21:23 )

This morning I woke up with a "stress headache" due to the rain that was outside.  Wesley had gotten me up at 4:00 this morning and I had barely gone back to sleep when my alarm went off to walk this morning.  My day was not starting so well, but I did get out of bed, I did walk, I did stick with my goals this week and I did make it to school.  I was late for prayer group, I was late to do my devotions, I was late all around, and I am sure I will likely struggle if don't turn this day over to God right now. 

I know that I must hold onto the these goals I have and believe that they will come to pass.  These are the desires of my heart and God will give them to me with the perseverance I show.... That doesn't mean it will come easy, and it doesn't mean I won't struggle. 

I prayed yesterday that God would just give me some encouragement each day and so far He has, so a least I know He is listening to my prayers and affirming that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. I had a BEAUTIFUL day yesterday with Wesley doing homework and sitting around outside.  Quality time and time well spent.  That was an answer to prayer.  I lost 2 pounds yesterday (to be up today), yet, that was an encouragement and answer to prayer.  This morning out of the blue, a teacher tells me I looked skinny.  Well I didn't even expect that, but that too was an encouragement to stay on this path with happy good eating.  So God is helping by giving me gentle nudges to stay on the 7 habit path with family and Sharpening the Saw for me. 
As my verses say, I am going to continue to renew my mind with the words of God and see  how these 7 habits can help me, because I know that they are good and acceptable in the Will of God.  I will continue to use words of expectation and praise to already claim God's victory in the path, and it will give me strength and peace.