September 27, 2012 - Rolling Through the Stop Signs

Good morning fam, As I type I am sitting beside my luggage hoping it's not more than 50 pounds - we have weighed it twice and it is close. :) How's a girl supposed to be gone for so many days and take less than 50 pounds? UGH! Anyway, I asked the Lord what he would like to say to EACH of us this morning. I heard him say, "rolling through the stop sign." WOW. Okay, Lord, what about that? Many times (and I would imagine many of us do this), we approach a stop sign and perhaps slow down but never fully stop. MAYBE if a police officer is adjacent??? However, if the coast is clear and we are in a hurry.........off we go. Or, even if we "stop", it's more like a pause. In our health journey I would imagine we do the same - come to the "stop sign" and roll through it. Stop signs are designed with an emphatic purpose. Often, we don't care about their purpose; we care about our agenda. Yes? I want us to consider several reasons to "stop" today - REALLY stop - along our journey to health: 1. Have you stopped long enough to have a physical lately? These stop signs are critical. Have your blood checked every 6 months - it tells the truth! 2. Have you stopped long enough to have your eyes examined lately? The blood vessels in your eyes give clear indication of certain maladies that are directly related to our health journey. 3. Have you taken a day simply for yourself lately - no agenda - no plans - no accomplished goals. Our minds need pockets of intense rest. Put your project down and allow your body to BREATHE. 4. Have you stopped long enough to send a card to someone special, a meal to someone in need, or given your family your undivided attention? 5. Have you stopped long enough to prepare the meals you need for YOUR health or are you simply grabbing the burger from the dollar menu with your kids and rolling through life? 6. Have you stopped long enough to lift your head towards heaven and thank God for his love, faithfulness, and plan of salvation? I could journey awhile here, but maybe you get my point? Our health journey is MORE than apples and 12 cups of water. Rolling through the stop signs will eventually bring consequences that could be unpleasant. STOP today....STOP. Let's not "roll through" this day and miss the majesty of God and all the wonderful things in place to keep us safe during our journey toward our 100th birthday. Wink! I will not be blogging again until October, 8th. Going to be in Portland and Virginia. PLEASE make plans to join me on October 7th for LIfe Group at my house. Our focus - healthy foods for our Thanksgiving Feast. :) Much love and continued prayers - PK No rolling through the stop signs - especially for a season. :)