Just a gal trying to make it through the day with a strong f8ith in God and a love for music. I write from the heart and I'm f8ithful to a fault... that's me f8ithgal!
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Reflections
I find myself listening to the rain once again and being reminded of my "The Rains of Life" post over the weekend. It's only Tuesday and I want to scream isn't it Friday yet!!!! The rains are pouring so hard right now my vision is blurred. I know the sun is coming, it has to be coming, but I just can't see it ahead. Is it the PMDD, depression, or lack of my medication? Perhaps a combination of each, they are intertwined in an inseparable kind of way after all. Now you might be thinking, who gets online and speaks of depression and medication to 107 people. Me of course. There are thousands of people going through the same thing and, sadly, they struggle alone believing it is not okay to talk about it. I don't believe God causes depression; however, I do believe He can allow it just as He allowed Job to endure so much. He can take my struggles and use them so that I can relate to others going through it or to even show others it's okay to sometimes not be okay. I know, I am rambling tonight. I just want you each to know you are not alone. Maybe it's depression, maybe it's something else but we are all going through something and we need each other to get to the other side. I'm here for you!
~ Chelle #f8ithgal
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2/4/14
~ Chelle #f8ithgal
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2/4/14
Sunday, February 2, 2014
#Determination
Determination, our Made to Crave word last week, is firmness of purpose; resoluteness. I've been contemplating that word and what it means to me on my journey. I am determined to get healthy, determined to write more, determined to be more positive, determined to stop the worry and leave it with God... determined, determined, determined, and (hear me sigh) determined. I have wanted to do those things so many times in the past, started, and then... well nothing. I just give in, quit, become sidetracked. There are always "reasons," but let's be real, they are just excuses to fail.
So why would I think this time is different? My resolve is solid and I have a system of accountability in place. I don't want to let myself down, you down, and more importantly God down. I am focused as never before and God is at the center of that focus. That's not to say I will not get discouraged, last week was huge in the discouragement department. There were days the enemy flooded me with negativity and I just wanted to quit. I got behind on my Bible study. I felt fat and as if I had lost ground. But guess what? The devil is a liar. I had not lost ground, the enemy just wanted me to think that way. His plan to make me quit was thwarted because I am determined to see this through.
I'm not perfect and that's okay because God knew that from the start. He knew every obstacle I would encounter and He has provided me with a Scripture to conquer each of them. If this was a smooth journey everyone would take it. If it was all sunshine there would be no moments of success to spur me on. I wouldn't need determination if it was a cake walk to the goal. The difficult days will not defeat me, they will give me a greater resolve to press on. Determination, God has instilled it deep within me for the journey He has set me on.
~ Chelle Prell,#F8ithgal
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2/2/14
So why would I think this time is different? My resolve is solid and I have a system of accountability in place. I don't want to let myself down, you down, and more importantly God down. I am focused as never before and God is at the center of that focus. That's not to say I will not get discouraged, last week was huge in the discouragement department. There were days the enemy flooded me with negativity and I just wanted to quit. I got behind on my Bible study. I felt fat and as if I had lost ground. But guess what? The devil is a liar. I had not lost ground, the enemy just wanted me to think that way. His plan to make me quit was thwarted because I am determined to see this through.
I'm not perfect and that's okay because God knew that from the start. He knew every obstacle I would encounter and He has provided me with a Scripture to conquer each of them. If this was a smooth journey everyone would take it. If it was all sunshine there would be no moments of success to spur me on. I wouldn't need determination if it was a cake walk to the goal. The difficult days will not defeat me, they will give me a greater resolve to press on. Determination, God has instilled it deep within me for the journey He has set me on.
~ Chelle Prell,#F8ithgal
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2/2/14
You ARE Beautiful!
My reward to myself for not giving up this week and believe me there were days when I just wanted to quit! I think everyone should own one of these cups. Not to be vain, but to remind yourself you ARE beautiful (men you ARE handsome) every day! In today's society beauty tends to be diluted with magazines and TV and a small population of thin people. You ARE beautiful just the way you are. You aren't defined by your size or what a magazine deems pretty, shine in your own skin!
~Chelle #f8ithgal
2/1/14
The Rains of Life
A soft quiet ran fell over the trailer top. It was soothing as I lay listening to each drop wisp against the tin. Out of nowhere the rain began to fall with vigor. It aggressively pelted the tin with a vengeance. Just as quickly, it subsided and that peaceful rain was tapping the tin again.
Listening to the rain cycle in and out this morning reminded me of life. The soft quiet rain was peaceful. A rain you could walk in with a smile knowing all is well with the world as God waters His beautiful creation. Perhaps skip with a song in your heart and joy in your countenance. All is well with you, in your life and each drop that taps lightly reminds you of the peace that has settled over you and your home.
Suddenly their is a shift in the atmosphere. Not a cloud in the sky to signal a change and the rain begins to pour. The thunder booms and lightening flashes. The rain pounds down at an angry pace. Life is hitting you hard in every direction. Overwhelmed your first reaction is to retreat, seek shelter within yourself. You are sure the winds of life are about to become a tornado ripping you from your roots, completely exposing every sensitive area of your life.
Just when you feel the rain is about to flood your life completely, it slows. It's soft and quiet again. You look around and see everything is refreshed and like new. The birds are singing. The grass seems greener. Flowers spring up from seemingly nowhere. The hard rains have washed a beautiful peace over everything it touched.
Wow. The rain mirrors life. We are living life happy, all is well, and then storms threaten to take our breath away, evaporate our peace. We cry out, perhaps out of anger or maybe pain. We want to quit at times, maybe we kick and scream at others. Yet when the storm passes we are stronger, refreshed, and God has blessed us with a testimony to share with others. Looking back, He sheltered us through the storm, never allowing enough to completely flood us. After the rains have settled, we can we see clearly. We are more focused, refreshed, and prepared for future storms to blow through. Ahhhh, the rains of life are never easy but very necessary for our growth!
~ Chelle Prell, f8ithgal
2/2/14
Listening to the rain cycle in and out this morning reminded me of life. The soft quiet rain was peaceful. A rain you could walk in with a smile knowing all is well with the world as God waters His beautiful creation. Perhaps skip with a song in your heart and joy in your countenance. All is well with you, in your life and each drop that taps lightly reminds you of the peace that has settled over you and your home.
Suddenly their is a shift in the atmosphere. Not a cloud in the sky to signal a change and the rain begins to pour. The thunder booms and lightening flashes. The rain pounds down at an angry pace. Life is hitting you hard in every direction. Overwhelmed your first reaction is to retreat, seek shelter within yourself. You are sure the winds of life are about to become a tornado ripping you from your roots, completely exposing every sensitive area of your life.
Just when you feel the rain is about to flood your life completely, it slows. It's soft and quiet again. You look around and see everything is refreshed and like new. The birds are singing. The grass seems greener. Flowers spring up from seemingly nowhere. The hard rains have washed a beautiful peace over everything it touched.
Wow. The rain mirrors life. We are living life happy, all is well, and then storms threaten to take our breath away, evaporate our peace. We cry out, perhaps out of anger or maybe pain. We want to quit at times, maybe we kick and scream at others. Yet when the storm passes we are stronger, refreshed, and God has blessed us with a testimony to share with others. Looking back, He sheltered us through the storm, never allowing enough to completely flood us. After the rains have settled, we can we see clearly. We are more focused, refreshed, and prepared for future storms to blow through. Ahhhh, the rains of life are never easy but very necessary for our growth!
~ Chelle Prell, f8ithgal
2/2/14
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