Before the tips, a quip:
“The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can’t be organized or regulated. It isn’t true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth.” ~ Ram Dass.
Weight loss works the same way! We all have different paths, weight loss goals, and lifestyles — which means you need to try different ways to drop the excess baggage until you find what works for you. I hope these spiritual tips help you find your best path to weight loss. To learn more about spirituality and health, read The Lord’s Table: A Biblical Approach to Weight Loss (Setting Captives Free)
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Whenever I experience spiritual surrender – usually because I’ve exhausted myself trying to control some aspect of my life and have finally let go – I feel a blanket of peace and serenity wrap around me, reminding me that I am safe and loved. In the book, Bridge Between Worlds: Extraordinary Experiences That Changed Lives
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Having faith as a single Christian is tough if you yearn to fall in love and get married! Here are five ways to keep trusting God even when you’re tired of the single life. I’ve been there, my friend – I didn’t get married until I was 35. But, I’m so glad God took his sweet time bringing me and my husband together!
Before the tips, a quip:
Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. ~ Garth Brooks.
When I look back on the men I dated and even hoped I’d marry, I fall on my knees in thanksgiving and gratitude. Okay – my boyfriends weren’t quite that bad – but I am so grateful that I didn’t end up with anyone but the man I married. If you’re struggling with the single life as a Christian, read Passion and Purity: Learning to Bring Your Love Life Under Christ’s Control
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Loving kindness meditation in particular encourages us to be compassionate towards ourselves and the rest of humanity. As we sit, centered within, we send loving thoughts and prayers at first to ourselves and then to those around us. I’ve described the process in four steps below, but for more information explore Sharon Salzberg’s book and guided meditation CD, The Force of Kindness: Change Your Life with Love and Compassion.
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“This, then, is how you should pray,” said Jesus in Matthew 6:5-15. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread…”
Biblical prayer doesn’t have to be complicated – and you don’t necessarily need to memorize and recite the Lord’s Prayer to connect with God! But the qualities of the Lord’s Prayer as shared by Jesus spill over into our own personal, unique prayers to God. To learn more about prayer, read The Power of Simple Prayer: How to Talk with God about Everything.
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While many people’s lives are focused on earthly concerns, if you’re an earth angel “You’re a powerful lightworker with a legacy of healing and miracles behind and in front of you,” writes Doreen Virtue in her book, Realms of the Earth Angels.
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Before the tips, a quip:
“What the world requires of the Christians is that they should continue to be Christians.” ~ Samuel Adams.
If you can continue to be Christian at college, you can be Christian anywhere! A good resource for spiritual health is Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey.
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Dave Weinbaum said that “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” What seeds do you want to plant for yourself on the upcoming new moon? I’ve offered some ideas below, but for even more suggestions and practical instructions based on ancient rituals and philosophy, read New Moon Astrology: The Secret of Astrological Timing to Make All Your Dreams Come True
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Here, I describe three “signposts” and briefly list the other four.
“God’s individual will has been likened to a blueprint or a road map for a believer’s life,” says Pastor Bill Thompson in Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View. “Before such a blueprint or map can be useful, it must be clearly understood.”
Luckily, God doesn’t play games! According to Garry Friesen – the author of this book about making Godly decisions – God has a plan for each of our lives. We don’t have to wander blindly through our lives; we can look for certain signs that show us the way to go (like trail markers or signposts).
To learn more than I could ever explain in an article, read Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View
And here are seven ways to see God’s will in your daily life…
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We don’t have to do missionary work in India or Africa to help heal the world – we can do it right here, right now with our everyday presence. “We will never know how much just a simple smile will do,” said Mother Teresa. As we open our hearts to others, we become more loving in our thoughts and actions.
Below, I’ve described four important life lessons on love gleaned through Mother Teresa’s thoughts, stories and prayers from the book, In the Heart of the World
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