Being content

     The other night I was searching for something on tv that jayden and I could watch while we cozyed.  She always tends to get into any type of sitcom or reality show and won't fall asleep so I try to watch something that wouldn't particularly interest her.  I saw Joel Osteen was on and chose it.  I follow him on Facebook and always love the positive things he shares.  Well, his sermon was on being content.  

     We always want a better job.  We always want a bigger or better house or car. We always want more kids or make more money.  We always want more expensive toys. We always want more clothes or shoes or have better hair or nails.  We always have to give better Christmas presents than last year or than others.  We always want to be skinnier or more tan. We always want to be more fit. 

There is ALWAYS SOMETHING we want to change or we feel like isn't good enough.  What if God thought that about you?  What if He thought you just weren't as good as someone else that had more money or was skinnier.  What if He thought oh yeah I won't die for you for your sins but I'll die for this guy over here because he wears name brand clothes.  Oh wait.  He would NEVER do that.  God loves us unconditionally.  We just have to learn to love ourselves the way we are before He will bless us with more.  Think about it.  Why would God bless you with a better job if you aren't grateful for the one you have? Why would God bless you with your dream house if you aren't so thankful you aren't living under a bridge.  Learn to be content with what you have and maybe later on He will bless you with more.  But if you are truly content you won't even worry about it.  

      I have taken so much from this sermon and am learning to be content with my life and myself.  I have also learned to stop waiting on things to change that I can change myself.  My weight for example.  I always used to joke about being overweight.  Truth is honestly, it's unhealthy. I have a few health problems and I don't need the added stress to my body the extra pounds add. So I decided to do something.  Same with a few other things in my life that I know I can change. 

    So the lesson of the day, change what you can and be content with what you can't.  God will change it when and if he wants.  Have a blessed day peeps ;-) 

I totally have to post about the salon too!!! We are ALMOST finished with the remodel!!! :-) 

The "Elsa" dress

For those of you who don't know I have a little girl. She is 3 years old and she is the light of my life.  Her name is jayden. Every 6 months or so she tends to be obsessed with something (seriously). It has been hello kitty, my little pony, and is currently the movie frozen. More specifically Elsa from frozen. Like many little girls, the infamous blue dress is the highlight for jayden when watching the movie. Now with that being said, she is completely obsessed with this dress. We have been shopping for a "blue dress" and none have measured up to this Elsa dress. They haven't had the proper color, the correct sparkles, or the fabulous see through train as seen in the movie. All if this has come from my 3 year olds mouth.  SERIOUSLY?! Well, while cleaning out the storage building outside our home one day I came across an old prom dress of mine.  Let's just say my kid thinks she hit the jackpot. 

SALON. 118

Well guys we are almost finished with the remodel of the salon!! We have finished the booths other than electrical. I have also painted the walls and trim in part of the front. Check out our progress!!! 

The hallway :)

The part of the front I painted :-) 

My station!!!! 

I'm so proud of what the outcome is like so far. I can't wait to see the completely finished product! Come check us out! 

Prayer

I don't know about y'all but used to, (before I got completely comfortable with church and praying at the altar), I would stand during the invitation at the end of service embarrased to go pray in front of everyone. After speaking to several people about this I decided I wasn't the only person and decided it was so silly. So a couple of years ago I confronted my anxiety of praying at the altar and decided I would every Sunday until I got over it. Now when I feel led I go and pray and it always gets me through what I'm going through.  This last Sunday my kid decided out of the blue she needed to pray at the altar. My mind was just blown. How amazing.  If a 3 year old can pray at the altar why do we have such a hard time praying at the altar and giving our hearts to God?  Let your relationship be between you and God. Don't let anything or anyone get in the way of prayer or worshiping Jesus Christ. 

Life Styles

Monday I start a diet.  Well not really a diet, a life style change.  I am so tired of being tired.  It is so cliche to say "I'm fat" or "I've gained so much weght".  My reality is I am just uncomfortable in my own skin.  I am tired of being out of breath playing with my kiddo.  I have decided I am ready to be healthy.  So to be perfectly honest it's not my main concern of how I look but my full concern of how I feel. 

With all of that being said, I have decided to keep you all informed of what I'm doing and how successful it is or isn't.  I will also post yummy recipes that are healthy.  If you have any recipes you like that are healthy or a favorite food that you love that is healthy email it to me at thetalesofasheridanista@gmail.com and I'll try it and post it!!

I'm cutting out caffeine.  Yes it will suck but I know it will be worth it in the end. I am also cutting my portions in half. I decided I can eat whatever it is I want I just have to cut the portion I would normally have in half.  This way I'm not depriving myself of the things I want, I will just not have as much.  Yes I am also going to put my measurements and weight on here so I can keep up with how everything is panning out.  No I'm not shy or embrassed of my size. Like I said this is to become healthy and comfortable in my own skin. 

Bust 37
Waist 32
Hips 46

Here is what I'm drinking in the place of coke, tea, and coffee.

FRUIT WATER

 

 

Large water from Sonic Drive In with a shot of lemonade and 2 shots of blackberry.  It is so delicious.  The best part is if you buy it during happy hour it is only $0.33!!! Yes $0.33!!!!  The best thing ever!

 

So Monday will be my first day and I will make sure to post what I'm eating and drinking to keep you guys informed!!!

Hiccups

Everyday we have struggles of some sort. We have appearance struggles. We have financial struggles. We have spiritual struggles. We have depression struggles. We have addiction struggles, whether it be drugs, alcohol, food, sleep etc.... 

I call these struggles hiccups. Hiccups are annoying. They come at the worst times. They can go on or a little while or a long while.  They "make you grow". To me this is a perfect fit. 

My definition of hiccups is; It's something God has allowed in your life to help you grow. Grow mentally and spiritually.  If you didn't have these hiccups you wouldn't grow.  We are who we are today becuse of these "hiccups". 

Next time you go through any kind of problems, just remember we all go through problems.  Some worse than others but they are still hardships.  When the next one arises get the most knowledge out of it as you can and remember hiccups go away in the end.    

That night

Growing up, I knew everyone in the little town in Mississippi I lived in. I had tons of friends, went to a wonderful church and my entire family lived there at one point or another.

When I was around 6 or 7 my mother came to me and told me our preacher was leaving our church. I was so sad.  He always took such good care of the congregation. I remember pajama parties, costume parties, and lots of fun. Then she asked me if I would like to be baptized by him before he left.  Like any small child I had no idea what baptizim intelled, but of course said yes.  I remember speaking to the preacher and he told me I had to ask God into my heart before he would baptize me. I told him that I had already asked him into my heart. In my mind we did every Sunday and Wednesday in our group prayer at church.  So a few days later I was baptized.  

My sophomore year in high school I was laying in bed one night and started praying.  I wasn't sure why I was praying at the time but I continued.   As I got deeper and deeper in prayer I thought oh my gosh ...  I am not saved.  Jesus isn't in my heart and if I were to die today I would go to hell. 

Several Sundays later the pastor preached on being saved.  He preached on false salvation.  How sometimes people "decide" to get saved instead of actually being led by GOD.  This made me think " wow I'm not the only one this has happened to"  I became scared God was disappointed in me for not doing it correctly the first time. 

God wasn't disappointed in me for getting baptized, He was proud of me for taking the step I needed to take to get saved.  Every day I thank GOD for coming into my heart and saving my soul.  I thank Him for that night I was laying in bed, praying.  I also thank Him for showing me the difference between being saved and just getting baptized.  With out that I would have never been saved and would go straight to hell thinking I was wasn't. 

 Ask Jesus to come into your heart and save your soul.  Do it because He leads you to do it, not because someone else did.  Just because you are baptized doesn't mean you are saved either.  It just means you were dunked in some water.  Being baptized is washing away all that you were and makes you new.  God loves you and is here for you.  If you are thinking about getting saved or want to now more about it see your pastor.  If you don't have a home church you are always wecome to email me and I can try to help you. 

Have a good day ya'll and GOD bless