My Journey, My Passion
There was a time when I thought that all of my life difficulties were separate. My relationship problems, my health problems, my mental health struggles, my chaotic messiness and what appeared on the outside to be laziness. But after struggling for most of my life to get on top of it all, I finally realized they were all intricately connected. The main culprit, ADHD. The solution, a closer relationship with Jesus.
Does this mean everything is wonderful now? Nope. Life is still a struggle. But can you give me an example in the Bible of someone who never had to struggle? Precisely. The difference now is perspective and desire for obedience. When I see my messy kitchen, I still feel overwhelmed. But I want to serve my family in a way that blesses them, and not having to move stuff out of the way to make a sandwich is a very subtle but much appreciated way to do it.
Now let’s talk about health. Many of my health issues are or have been related to being overweight. This is not just a health issue, is a spiritual one. Not only is there the issue of gluttony (turning to food instead of God), but also the issue of self care and self worth. Honestly, I hate the term self care, and feel like these days it can be a selfish thing. I’m not promoting getting your nails done, I’m promoting getting enough sleep and exercise, and eating healthy foods that nourish your body without manmade chemicals that confuse your body and lead to disease. We (you and I) are worthy of taking the time to care for ourselves and our health, to fix a proper meal for ourselves even when it takes a little more time. Our bodies are temples now, and we must care for them as such. More on that later.
Having ADHD as a Christian can be difficult. It is the thorn in my side that God refuses to remove. But it is also a gift in many ways, such as inherent resilience. The key is to find the balance. Paul talked about beating (disciplining) his body and bringing it under submission (under control) so that he would not be disqualified after teaching others. It is so important to bring our fleshly desires under control. That includes our appetites. And in this world, especially in America, that is more difficult than ever. (More on why and how to overcome that later.) Suffice it to say, I am still on my journey. I am not perfect, but I am better than I was. I know that I need to be healthy and active so that I can fulfill the purpose God has for me, and so I will continue to work on submitting solely to God and not my fleshly desires until the day I die.
I thought for a long time that I needed to be at the end of my health (and everything else) journey before I could start sharing, but God reminded me that we are not called to wait until we are the perfect witness before we can serve him. So here I am. And here is what I hope to use this website for:
- A place to share support and encouragement for those who are struggling.
- A resource for those who want to draw closer to God through Bible Studies, and devotional style reflections.
- A source of motivation for Christian womanhood, regardless of age or life circumstances.
- A hub for living a healthy lifestyle, complete with information on nutrient dense foods and recipes.
- And MORE!
