FIT Fridays: Joy and Peace

Hello my FIT Friday friends and guests!

One of my all-time favorite verses is Romans 15:13 (It's at the top of the blog). "May the God of hope fill you..." See that? It's not your job to fill you up. It's God's job. "With joy and peace..."  God doesn't just want to fill you up. He wants to fill you with JOY and PEACE.

Imagine that. Your life filled with God's joy and peace. Ohhhh.

Each time I write this post, I pray that God will use me to help you see His love for you. I pray that for me too! I've learned that when I spend time with God I discover more of His love for me... and the more I understand about His love (and I have so much more to learn), the greater my joy and peace.

As joy and peace grow, I make better choices. I eat healthier. I watch less TV. I play with the kids more. I clean house without grumbling (well... with less grumbling).

This week, spend time in God's word. Ask Him to reveal more of His love to you. Share that love with others in the way you live. Rejoice in the way it changes you -- from the inside out!

Keep making healthy choices -- grab some carrots or an apple when you "need" to munch. Skip the chips! Don't forget to move it! Dance with your kids. Swim laps at the pool -- or at least grab the side and kick! Kick! Kick! Park at the far end of the lot.

Consider why you're doing it. Are you improving your life for you? Or are you living for God?

Dear God,
Your love never ends. Every time I learn more, I realize how little I really know. Fill me with a passion to live in your love, the love that leads to joy and peace. When the world overwhelms me, forgive me for stumbling. Forgive me for turning to food for comfort instead of you. Forgive me when I curl up in a ball instead of choosing to really live. Give me strength for today. Let my life be a testimony of your love, joy and peace! 
In Your Son's name I pray,
Amen