Day One. Today I begin my new workout program and refocusing on my nutrition. It's been almost 5 months since I've been able to actively work out. This morning, my alarmed sounded like any other morning, but like a good girl, I got up, weighed myself and took my measurements. I can honestly say, I was not happy with what I saw. Not working out for 5 months and slacking on my nutrition has taken me off course and up until now I just didn't care enough to do anything about it. *sigh* Today begins my journey of restoring what I've lost. However, this time I want to do things differently. Before it was all about ME; how strong I am, how toned I am, how well I could push those limits and find success. But if there is one lesson I've learned this year is that I'm not invincible and I can't do this on my own. I've tried and I've failed... and the frustration and bitterness was almost too much to bare. I'd put way too much focus on myself and my goals. I've had to learn the hard way that it's less about me and more about what God can do through me. So, as a sit here... a new journey ahead of me I can't help but feel overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by all the things I need to do and give up.. and most importantly overwhelmed by what God is calling me to do... and that is lean on Him.

At one point or another, we all have to have to come to the conclusion that we can't do life alone. Life is hard and temptations are everywhere. The life we desire to have is out there but for many, we don't know how to get there. If that is you today, I encourage you to stop depending solely on your own strength and abilities to get you there. Instead call on the only One who can truly help. Isaiah 41:13 says, "For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” What a relief to know we don't have to do life alone!  So, on this Monday... lets stop sitting on the sidelines.. lets get out there and start moving towards the life we've always wanted. Lets let God taking the steering wheel and let Him show up in our lives in a BIG way!