No matter the circumstances, God keeps reminding me of one thing: He is Faithful.

This week’s blog is all about my fitness journey. Honestly, there isn’t a huge update this month, but maybe that’s the point. Even while traveling, I kept moving. I got my steps in. I stayed committed. I kept showing up. And I’m still 10 pounds down.

But if I’m being honest… I want to see more.

The truth is, this journey is taking longer than I’d like, and that’s okay. With the GLP-1, the results came quickly, but they came with a price. This time, I’m doing things differently. I’m slowly rebuilding the muscle I lost. My body is getting stronger. My energy is coming back. My mobility is improving.

I can feel the difference, not just on the scale, but in how I move, how I feel, and what I’m able to do.

And maybe that’s the bigger lesson:

It’s not always about the number. It’s about the progress.

And yes… sometimes pictures have a way of adding a few pounds that definitely weren’t invited. 😂 But oh well… here we go!

God has been teaching me that everything doesn’t happen overnight.

• Some things take time to develop.
• Some things have to be rebuilt.
• Some things require patience, consistency, and faith.

And just because I can’t see everything happening yet doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

That part.

The results will come in their time.

Until then, I’m going to keep showing up, keep moving forward, and celebrate the progress I can see.

Because even in the waiting…

God is still Faithful. 🙏🏾❤️

I can keep the schedule.

Handle what needs to be handled.

Show up where I’m supposed to show up.

Answer the messages. Take care of the people I love and Keep the things in the house moving.

And somewhere in all that running, I can forget to stop. Forget to sit. Forget to listen. Forget that I need to be filled, too. There is something powerful about quiet.

Our quiet time gives you room to hear what all the noise has been covering. It gives you space to ask the Lord the questions you may have been too busy to ask:

“Lord, what are You saying to me?

What are You trying to correct in me?

What needs to change? What am I carrying that You never asked me to carry? Where am I trying to lead myself instead of allowing You to lead me?”

Those aren’t always comfortable questions. But they are necessary ones. I’m learning that sometimes the most spiritual thing I can do is pull away.

There is a difference between being busy for God and being built by God.

And I want both—but in the right order.

So this season, I’m giving myself permission to pull away sometimes. To turn down the noise.

To step away from the opinions, the podcasts, the constant scrolling, the lives of people I don’t even know personally, and all the voices competing for my attention…..

Not because those things are necessarily bad.

But because even good things can become noise when they leave no room for the voice of God.

Podcasts (And, there are some really good ones out there). Reality TV (Can you say; #MarriedAtFirstSight). Social media (#TIKToc -Use to be so much fun for me). The non-stop News Cycles with Endless Commentary. And an Algorithms that constantly serves us another person’s life, another person’s perspective, another person’s success, another person’s struggle, another person’s opinion about what we should think, how we should live, what we should believe, and sometimes even how we should feel.

And, It can all be Exhausting!

Recently, I heard the Lord say, “Pay Attention.” I began studying the word attention and how it showed up in the Bible and in my life…. And, what I found was that Bible attention begins with listening to God. Intentionally turning our ears toward Him rather than allowing every other voice to “compete” for our focus. Knowing that; what continues to receives our attention eventually influences our thoughts, desires, attitudes, and actions…..

This week’s blog is centered around me being transparent here and asking myself some tough questions, after clearly hearing direction from the Lord…… My response was to began Fasting and fine tuning my ear. Lord, speak, I prayed – your servant is listening! Its easy to become distracted, non of us are immune. And, some of the greatest distraction isn’t necessarily something bad. Sometimes it is simply too much: Too much information. Too many opinions. Too many voices. Too much comparison. Too much commentary. And, too much looking outward when God may be inviting us to look inward.

The Gift of Getting Away

Jesus understood the importance of getting away from the noise. Scripture tells us:

“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16

If Jesus made time to withdraw, to get away, to pray and be alone with the Father, surely we need to do the same; To be intentional, To put down the phone, turn off the computer and to, steal away to the quiet. Not because we don’t care about what is happening in the world, but because we don’t want the world to become louder than the One who created it.

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Stillness is not always comfortable. Because when everything gets quiet, we can hear things we may have been avoiding.

• Our own thoughts.
• Our attitudes.
• The ways in which comparison has crept in.
• And where pride has slipped through the door.

For me, I realized that perhaps the thing bothering me about someone else is something God wants to address in me. And that’s where it gets real.

What Do I Do With What I See?

Years ago, I prayed for the gift of discernment, and received it. I wanted to be able to recognize what was from God and what wasn’t. I wanted to know the difference between truth and deception. In short; I wanted and needed more Godly wisdom!

What I discovered in having discernment is that it is not always easy to know what to do, after you have seen what you saw; “Now that you see, What are you going to do with what you see?“

Discernment isn’t a license to judge people. It isn’t an invitation to become the critic of everybody else’s life. It isn’t permission to sit above someone else and point out everything that is wrong with them. Sometimes discernment is God allowing you to see clearly so that you can respond correctly. And sometimes the correct response is silence. Sometimes it is prayer. Sometimes it is love. Sometimes it is boundaries. And sometimes… God is showing us something because He wants to correct us. Ouch.

That one will preach to me before it ever preaches to anybody else.

The Bible says:

“Search me, God

There is so much noise out in the world right now, and its easy to become distracted. I know for me, it can be.

I have to be careful about overextending and/or overcommitting my schedule and allowing busyness to keep me from what makes my heart sing for real! Being in His presence. Alone, with my Bible, and Worship Music – praying and worshipping for an audience of one). I need this! This is my lifeline.

Confession: I do enjoy being on social media and seeing my friends and family (but lately, my algorithm seems to show me everything but…. And, I have found myself distracted – which is how I began watching the current season of, Married at First Sight. Very Entertaining. But, Why? There is still so much work to be done. That is me, That’s my story (no judgement to anyone else). Just asking myself some tough questions and reminding me, about the importance of being still before the Lord.

My hope and prayer is that something that I have said on this week’s blog will help you see ways in which you may have allowed yourself to be distracted. And, to tell you its ok. We all have experience those moments. But, I believe it important that we keep first things first.

Our time with God, our hearts, and our ability to see others correctly (the way God sees them) – must be guarded and prioritized. I hope this helps! This is what the Lord laid on my heart for this week.

Special Note: Thank you to all those who have subscribed to my blog. I really do appreciate the love, and encouragement you have shown. I am blown away by your kindness and it is beyond me how so many of you tune in from week to week. Again, thank you and please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything that I wrote that you need me to clear up. Until next time… God Bless you all.

Not just the miles I’ve walked or the weights I’ve lifted, but this journey called life.

I’ve been thinking about that podcast I’ve talked about. That book God laid on my heart. The dreams and ideas that have been sitting inside of me, waiting for their time.

I’ve been thinking about my weight and my fitness journey.

I’ve been thinking about motherhood, the joy of it, the beauty of it, and how it has required more of me than I could have ever imagined all those years ago.

And I’ve been thinking about purpose.

About the things I thought I would have accomplished by now.

About the places I thought I would be.

And I realized something: I may not be exactly where I thought I would be, but I’m right where God has me at this moment.

Important to Note: My fitness journey has been teaching me something that goes far beyond exercise.

There are mornings when I don’t feel like getting up. There are days when the scale doesn’t move the way I want it to. There are moments when I wonder if all these steps, miles, workouts and weights are really making a difference.

But then I realize something. They are!

Maybe not always in the way I can immediately see, but something is changing. And perhaps most importantly, I’m learning the importance of consistency.

Maybe You’re Thinking the Same Thing

Maybe you’ve looked at your life and wondered, “How did I get here? And am I too far behind?”

Maybe there’s a dream you thought would have happened by now.

• A book you thought you would have written.

• A business you thought would be further along.

• A career you thought would look different.

• A family you thought would look different.

Maybe you’re looking at your body, your finances, your relationships, your purpose, or simply your life, and wondering if you missed your moment.

A Word Of Encouragement

• You are not a failure because your journey looks different than you expected.

• You are not disqualified because it took longer.

• And you are not too old to dream again.

Your Timeline Is Not God’s Timeline

I’ve had to remind myself of that truth!

• Sometimes what feels like a delay is preparation.

• Sometimes what feels like a detour is where we learn the lessons we need for the next chapter.

• Sometimes God is doing something in us before He does something through us.

• And sometimes, we simply have to trust Him enough to keep walking when we cannot see what’s ahead.

That’s faith!

Not knowing every detail. Not having every answer. Just trusting the One who does.

There Is Still More

My fitness journey isn’t just about losing weight.

It’s about becoming stronger, healthier and more disciplined.

It’s about proving to myself that I can start again.

That I can keep going.

That I can refuse to give up on me.

And maybe this season of my life is teaching me the same thing about my purpose.

I don’t have to have it all figured out. I just have to keep showing up.

So, Don’t Quit

If you’re somewhere in the middle of your story tonight, I want you to remember this:

• Don’t compare your chapter to someone else’s highlight reel.

• Don’t allow the years behind you to convince you that your best days are behind you.

• And please, don’t quit simply because you thought you would be further along by now.

God is still writing your story, so; Don’t quit in the middle of it!

Our team logged over 2 million steps, and the best part is that we were doing it all for a good cause. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together. But now that the challenge is over, my journey continues.

I’m beginning to notice changes that have nothing to do with a number on the scale. Weight training has brought more mobility back to my knees. Stairs have become easier. Squats are getting easier. Leg lifts are getting easier. Things that once felt like a struggle are slowly becoming a little more manageable.

My trainer recently added deadlifts to my workouts, and little by little, my weight capacity is increasing. I’m not lifting heavy just to say that I can. We are building strength gradually and safely.

My trainer reminded me that this is a slow process, but it is a process where results will happen. And, I needed that reminder.

Sometimes we want the results NOW. We want to see the weight come off quickly. We want our clothes to fit differently. We want to look in the mirror and immediately see the transformation.

This journey has become about so much more than losing weight. It is about becoming healthier and stronger for the life ahead of me.

And I’m not doing it alone. My husband is on this journey right alongside me. We are learning together, moving together and encouraging one another along the way.

This adventure is really about our health and the way we want to live as we age.

The journey continues.

Not the kind of happiness that comes when everything is going your way. I’m talking about a deeper kind of joy. The kind of joy that comes from knowing God, trusting Him, and believing that He is still good even when life hurts.

I believe maintaining your joy is important because joy is more than a feeling. It is a choice to remain anchored in God.

Life will give us plenty of reasons to lose our joy. There will be disappointments. There will be unexpected changes, difficult seasons, unanswered questions and moments when our hearts are simply heavy.

I know what it feels like to carry that heaviness – the death of my mom and dad, for example.

Joy Doesn’t Mean Life Doesn’t Hurt

Sometimes we have this idea that being a Christian means we should always be happy. But that’s not real life.

Jesus gives us joy, but He never promised that we would never experience pain. I’ve cried, experienced loss and disappointment. I’ve had moments when I didn’t understand why certain things happened the way they did.

But through all of it, God continued to remind me that He is faithful.

My joy isn’t based on everything going right! My joy is rooted in God, I can walk through difficult seasons and still have hope – because I know, and believe that;

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Nehemiah 8:10

The gift of prayer didn’t end with her.

My mother taught me the importance of prayer. She showed me that prayer isn’t just something we do in times of trouble, it’s how we build a relationship with God, seek His wisdom, and find His peace.

Later, my spiritual mother taught me how to pray. She helped me understand that prayer is more than words; it’s a conversation with our Heavenly Father. She taught me to pray with faith, confidence, and expectation, trusting that God hears every prayer and is always at work, even when we cannot yet see the answer.

Looking back, I realize what a priceless inheritance I’ve received. The women God placed in my life gave me the gift of prayer, a legacy that continues to sustain, strengthen, and shape my walk with Christ.

My prayer is that I will pass that same gift on to my children, grandchildren, and everyone God places in my path. There is no greater legacy than teaching others to seek the heart of God through prayer.

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love. Long after our words are forgotten and our accomplishments fade, our prayers can continue to bear fruit in the lives of those we leave behind.

So today, I leave you with this question:

Who prayed you into the person you are becoming, and who are you intentionally praying for today?

May we all become the kind of people whose greatest legacy isn’t what we accumulated, but the prayers we faithfully lifted before the throne of God.

We seem to move from one obligation to the next, checking boxes, meeting deadlines, and taking care of everyone around us.

Yet somewhere in the middle of all the noise, it’s easy to forget why we started.

This week, the Lord gently whispered those three words to my heart: Remember your why!

As I sat quietly with Him, I realized something. The enemy doesn’t always have to stop us to distract us. Sometimes he simply keeps us so busy that we lose sight of our purpose. We continue doing good things while slowly drifting away from the things that matter most.

That realization stopped me in my tracks.

When I look into the faces of my husband, my children, my family, and the people God has entrusted to my life, I don’t see obligations. I see my “why.”

• I see relationships worth protecting.
• I see moments worth slowing down for.
• I see people worth loving well.
• I see a life that is richer, fuller, and infinitely more meaningful because they are in it.

Every morning, I’m reminded of my “why” when I open God’s Word before my day begin. I’m reminded as I kneel in prayer, surrendering my plans to the One who already knows the path ahead. I’m reminded as I lace up my shoes and head to the gym, choosing to care for the body God has entrusted to me. I’m reminded when I intentionally make time for friends and family instead of allowing life’s busyness to steal those precious moments.

Those quiet moments aren’t wasted moments.

• They’re where God restores perspective.
• They’re where peace replaces pressure.
• They’re where purpose becomes clear again.

Maybe today you need that reminder too. Remember why you started. Remember why your marriage is worth fighting for. Remember why your children need the best version of you. Remember why taking care of your body isn’t about a number on the scale, it’s about having the strength and health to live out God’s calling on your life. Remember why your faith must come before your feelings. Remember why protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s wise.

The world will always compete for your attention!

But the people God has placed in your life… the moments He gives you… and the purpose He has written into your story are far too valuable to neglect. So today, pause. Take a deep breath. Open your Bible. Spend quiet moments with the Lord. Look around at the people you love.

And remember your why!

Because when you remember your “why,” your priorities become clearer, your decisions become easier, and your heart finds its way back to what matters most.

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33

Don’t let busyness steal what God intended to be beautiful.

Remember your why… and live like it matters.

Our 2026 Annual Wellness Challenge at work is officially underway, and I have to say, it has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my fitness journey this year, so far.

I’m teamed up with four amazing coworkers, and together we’ve already logged 287,000+ steps on our Great American Adventure challenge. Even more exciting? We still have 25 days left!

What started as a simple workplace wellness challenge has turned into something much bigger for me. It’s been fun, motivating, and yes… a little competitive.

Our team is currently ranked 35th out of more than 3,559 teams participating. That’s pretty exciting!

For quite some time, I shared many of my workouts on social media. While I appreciated the encouragement, I sometimes wondered if everyone wanted to see another treadmill picture or gym update. Let’s be honest, not everyone gets excited about workouts!

This challenge has been different.

Now I’m surrounded by people who understand the goals, celebrate the victories, encourage one another, and even provide a little friendly competition. We cheer each other on, hold one another accountable, and laugh along the way. Add in the other teams from work, and things have become surprisingly entertaining!

I’ve learned something through this experience: the right community can make difficult things enjoyable.

When people are moving in the same direction, encouraging one another, and celebrating progress instead of perfection, it’s much easier to stay consistent.

As for me, I’m continuing to put in the work; walking miles, lifting weights with a trainer, making healthier food choices, and showing up day after day. The changes aren’t just showing up on the scale. I’m noticing improvements in my energy, my endurance, and my overall outlook.

This journey has reminded me that sometimes we weren’t meant to pursue our goals alone. God often places people beside us to encourage us, challenge us, and help us keep going when we might otherwise quit.

Whether your goal is fitness, growing in your faith, writing a book, or simply becoming healthier, don’t underestimate the power of community.

Sometimes, teamwork really does make the dream work.

Until next month’ fitness update…

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

Have you ever stopped to think about what is shaping your thoughts?

We are surrounded by voices! 

The question is not whether our minds are being influenced. They are. The question is: What are we allowing to influence us?

I have learned that what we consistently consume eventually begins to shape how we see ourselves, how we see others, and even how we see God.

I have found when we fill our minds with God’s truth, something begins to change.

• Our perspective changes.
• Our words change.
• Our attitudes change.
• Our hearts become more aligned with Him.

This has been a lesson I have continued to learn throughout my own journey……

There have been seasons where I had to be intentional about what I allowed into my spirit. Not everything deserves my attention. Not every opinion deserves my agreement. Not every conversation deserves my energy.

Protecting my peace is not about ignoring the world around me. It is about making sure the world around me does not drown out the voice of God within me.

The Bible tells us in Romans 12:2:

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Renewing our minds is not a one-time event. It is a daily practice.

• It happens when we choose prayer over worry.
• Scripture over negativity.
• Gratitude over complaining.
• Faith over fear.

It happens when we remind ourselves of who God says we are instead of accepting every label the world tries to place on us.

As I reflect on my own life, I see how important it is to be careful about what I allow to take root in my heart. Just like we are mindful about what we put into our bodies, we must also be mindful about what we put into our minds.

You cannot fill your mind with fear all day and expect to walk in peace.

You cannot spend more time listening to the world than listening to God and expect your faith to remain strong.

What we feed grows.

Today, I want to encourage you to take inventory of your thoughts. What voices have you been allowing to speak into your life? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away from Him?

Maybe it is time to create some space.

• Turn down the noise.
• Open God’s Word.
• Spend time in prayer.
• Surround yourself with encouragement.
• Choose thoughts that bring life.

The beautiful thing is that God gives us the ability to choose what we cultivate.