Christian Weight Loss | Weight Loss Blog | Weight Loss Motivation http://www.takebackyourtemple.com Discover the Christian weight loss system that empowers you to reach your perfect weight. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:08:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 4 Tips to Lose Weight in a Week (Free App) http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/4-ways-to-lose-weight-in-a-week-free-app/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/4-ways-to-lose-weight-in-a-week-free-app/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:49:21 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=2069 Want to lose weight this week? You may find answers on how to do it with principles borrowed from money management – I did.

Back when I was 240 pounds, I also had $19,000 of credit card debt. The pain of that debt drove me to take a class on biblical money management. The lessons I learned transferred to how I managed my body.

I paid off the credit card debt. I lost the excess weight.

Things worked great for several years. But a year ago, I found a few pounds start creeping back. Yes, I discovered it seems to happen more easily after age 40, even though in my mind, I was living a healthy lifestyle! It was frustrating. To get that under control, I needed an updated strategy.

Interesting enough, I found that strategy in money management – again. I was looking for a budgeting software to help manage our family finances and found a software called “You Need a Budget (YNAB).” But it wasn’t just software; it was a whole new way of looking at money.

YNAB teaches 4 rules so you see exactly where your money is going – and maximize it. Here are the rules:

  • Give every dollar a job
  • Save for a rainy day
  • Roll with the punches
  • Stop living paycheck to paycheck

Using the YNAB system has allowed me to “find” money that I didn’t even know we had - simply because I could see where our money was going every day.

Plus, the attitude has transferred into how I manage my body. It inspired me to set up a “body budget” and manage my eating and exercise by that updated plan.

Guess what? Those few pounds that tried to creep back are creeping back to where they came from!

So with a nod to YNAB, here are my four rules that will help you get a better body – starting this week:

  •  Give every calorie a job: YNAB requires that you first know how much money you are working with. In a similar way, you can determine how many calories you need to eat each day to lose weight.

To set up my body budget, I started using a free website and smartphone app called “Lose it!” that calculates this for you. You can get it for free at http://www.loseit.com/.

But wait! Here is a critical trick that the site doesn’t tell you about: At the start of the day, record everything that you are going to eat that day – BEFORE you eat anything. You assign all of your calories “jobs” first. You tell them where to go instead of having to figure out what to do with them throughout the day. This allows you to pre-plan your day and gives you incredible peace of mind.  

I cannot stress this enough: “Eat” before you eat. Start your day by recording the meals you are planning to eat. You can always make adjustments if you need to, but at least you have a gameplan for the day.

  • Save for a rainy day – exercise: When you work with the calorie budget through “Lose it!,” you see that exercise is like earning extra money. While you can eat a little more when you exercise (which is like spending the overtime money you earned), it’s best not to do that. Why? Because then you can “bank” calories, which leaves you with more flexibility to handle future food challenges.

For example, if you’ve “saved up” calories through exercise and want a hot fudge sundae, then you can have it with moderation (and with full enjoyment) and still maintain your weight loss plan.

  • Roll with the punches: Because operating with a daily calorie budget allows you to see where your calories are going, you are able to re-assign them if the need arises and still stay on track. For example, at the start of the day, you record that you are going to have fish for dinner. However, your family decides they’d rather have chicken. You change the fish to chicken in your budget and see that the chicken ”costs” more calories. So you decide to cut back on the portion size of a side item so that you still stay within your budget. See how that works?

 

  • Stop living diet to diet: This part requires a change in attitude. Living in body debt (carrying around excessive fat) can be physically and emotionally draining. What can be even more draining is going from diet to diet, searching for a quick fix.

However living with self control by making good health habits a lifestyle, rather than limiting your life, actually expands your options. It gives you confidence that you are managing every resource God has given you to maximum benefit.

If you want to improve your body and health, then I recommend setting up a “body budget” with the free ‘Lose it’ resource at http://www.loseit.com and plan your eating and exercise with it. Your body will thank you for it!

Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ eBook
www.takebackyourtemple.com
 

P.S. If you want to know more about the “You Need a Budget” (YNAB) software to better manage your money, they have a free 30-day trial so you can test it out. Plus, you’ll be inspired by the customer stories about how others are getting out of debt and gaining financial peace. I HIGHLY recommend it:

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For years I tried traditional budgeting, but it felt too restrictive and I couldn’t stick with it. But the YNAB slogan is “You’ve never budgeted like this” and they are right! If you are struggling with finances, then you owe it to yourself to download the free ’You Need a Budget” trial. You’ll quickly experience the peace of mind that comes from having that part of your life under control. You can learn more here:

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]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/4-ways-to-lose-weight-in-a-week-free-app/feed/ 2 The #1 Key to Self-Discipline http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-1-key-to-self-discipline/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-1-key-to-self-discipline/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:29:42 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=2044 If you remember nothing else from this message, remember this: No plan, no discipline.
 
A pastor once said that you need discipline for deliverance from actions that keep you in bondage. When he said “discipline,” I thought about “disciple”. A disciple is simply a “Learner”.
 
Could your missing key to discipline be that you don’t have a plan for your “Learner” to learn new habits?
 
One of my favorite scriptures talks about plans: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty (Proverbs 21:5).
 
Think about one of your health goals. For example, let’s say that you want to eat only when you are hungry.
 
It’s not good enough to tell yourself, “You can’t eat” when you want to eat from habit, not hunger. You aren’t giving yourself an alternative. What plan can you follow instead?
 
Remember: No plan, no discipline.
 
I’m going to walk you through the steps to create a good plan. You need one for each new health habit that you want to practice.
 
To remember how to create the plan, just remember the letters: L-E-A-R-N-E-R.
 
L: Learn – What do I want myself to learn?
Example: I want to learn how to eat only when hungry.
 
E: Expect – What do I expect myself to do?
Example: I expect to use hunger as the only signal to eat.
 
A: Apply – When and how will I practice the new habit?
Example: I will practice the new habit starting today. When I have the thought to eat, I will check my body and ask, “Am I hungry?” If I am, I will eat. If I am not, I will do something else to occupy my mind and time. I will also keep a jug full of water with lemon or green tea with lemon and Stevia available to sip on while I work to ensure I’m not eating when I’m really thirsty.
 
R: Remember – How will I remember to practice the new habit?
Example: I will post a large ‘Hunger or Habit?’ reminder on my refrigerator so that I stop and think before I eat. My water jug will also remind me to drink so that I quench my thirst.
 
N: Need – Why do I need to practice this new habit?
Example: I want to reach my ideal size and overeating consistently keeps me overweight consistently.
 
E: Equip – What equipment do I need to help me follow through on this habit?
Example: I will create a checklist for myself to stay aware of thoughts to eat and if they are from hunger or habit. I will track what I did instead of eating from habit. I already have a 64 ounce water jug.
 
R: Reward – What reward can I give myself for following through on the new habit?
Example: I will take a bubble bath, plus I will hug myself and say “great job” whenever I practice the new habit.
 
Take a moment now to think about a habit you want to break and how you can use L-E-A-R-N-E-R to create a new, positive habit.
 
If weight loss is your goal, then using L-E-A-R-N-E-R can help make you L-E-A-N-E-R!
 
Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ eBook
www.takebackyourtemple.com
 
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Note: The Learner acronym was adapted from “The Seven Laws of the Learner” by Bruce Wilkinson
]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-1-key-to-self-discipline/feed/ 0 How to Get Healed http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/how-to-get-healed/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/how-to-get-healed/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:11:38 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=2028 Last night in bible study, I received a great lesson on healing. Do you need to get healed from emotional eating, pain from your past, or another affliction that has plagued you? Please pay attention now and expect to receive.
 
In Acts 3:1-8, a man over 40 years old who was lame from birth received healing in the name of Jesus through Peter and John. As I read the story, I noticed two things:
 
  • Peter asked the man to look at him and John. The man obeyed by giving them his attention.
  • While he gave his attention, the man expected to receive from them.
 
Peter then commanded the man to rise up and walk, took him by the right hand, and immediately the man’s feet and ankle bones received strength.
 
For you to get healed, you must do the same thing: Put your attention on Jesus and expect to receive from him. In Isaiah 41:10, God says:
 
‘Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
 
No matter what you are facing, expect Jesus to:
 
  • Strengthen you
  • Help you
  • Uphold you
 
But the first requirement is to pay attention to him! How do you do that? Because Jesus is the Word of God made flesh (John 1:14), spending daily time in the bible will help you pay attention to Jesus. Find a bible translation you understand. I use the New King James version. A great book to start with is the book of John. As you read, expect to receive answers. Meditate on the Word you receive.
 
Each day, know that Jesus is walking with you. Believe that you have received strength, help, and upholding to walk your healing out. Whenever you feel weak, pay attention to Jesus again and receive.
 
After the lame man received healing, he no longer had to settle for life at the temple gate. He was able to go inside, leaping and praising God!
 
Just imagine: If the temple gate was called Beautiful, then the temple must have been magnificent! God is calling you to a magnificent life with him. Will you start paying attention and expecting to receive it?
 
I know you will!
 
Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
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]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/how-to-get-healed/feed/ 1 Whatever you Need, God’s Got it http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/whatever-you-need-gods-got-it/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/whatever-you-need-gods-got-it/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:13:36 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1992 Have you ever faced a situation and didn’t know what to do about it? I know I have! But the good news is, God gives us answers when we pray.

And many times, God will give answers to needs we don’t even know we have. I can testify to that.

Back in 2001, I attended a Christian women’s conference only to support a friend going through a tough time. I didn’t want to be there. Little did I know God had other plans for me!

You see, I was raised by a single mother. I never knew the love, protection, and security of having a father. But during that women’s conference, the event coordinators had created a theme called “The Father/Daughter Dinner” that Saturday night. When we arrived at the dining room, they had the room decorated like a prom, had corsages at every place setting, along with a silver ring.

They also had a letter written “from God” (based upon biblical scripture) to his precious daughters about how much he loved them. The letter touched my heart as I learned how God desired to have a personal relationship with me and care for me.

I lost it. I cried at that dinner more than I have ever cried outside of a funeral!

Then, the ladies had another surprise. They had men to come in and pray for us – husbands, fathers, friends. These men also sang praise songs and we all worshipped the Lord together. I have tears in my eyes right now, thinking about how through that one event, God healed the hurt, anger, and grief inside of me. He revealed Himself to me as a loving, protective Father. I have never been the same.

Because God loved me, I was now free to love myself.

I share that story with you now because my husband, Mike Taylor, has written an amazing book called ‘Right Now Prayers‘ with stories and prayers from real people, with real needs – just like you. You will be encouraged to see how God came through for them.

Here is my favorite prayer from the book. Now that you know my background, you will probably see why it is my favorite. This prayer is for you too. Mike called it ‘Prayer for Salvation’ in the book, but I call it “Uncle Mike, Save Me!”

There’s an old school church song that sings:

“When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all he has done for me, my soul cries out Hallelujah!  Thank God for saving me.”

We echo those words today, for everything else pales to our soul salvation.  I am truly thankful for how You watch over us and are always nearby.

Saturday, I was at the sports field sitting in the bleachers while waiting for our team to play. My young nephew who is about 5 years-old was tussling with a couple of boys who were a little older than him, but it was all in fun.  A week earlier his cousin was harassing him when I came to his rescue. I told him if anyone ever bothered him to call on me and I will protect him.

Saturday, he remembered those words because when those boys got the best of him, he said, “Uncle Mike, Save Me!”  I was sitting in the bleaches about two benches above him and the boys. As soon as he said those words, those boys froze, took their hands off of him and looked at me with fear as I had a scowling look on my face from my thoughts, not because of the boys’ play.

Nonetheless, it made me realize how much that situation was just like ours in the Spiritual. You are always right there to hear our cries and the enemy will certainly turn us loose when we do.

When we play, You are there. 

When we work, You are there. 

While we sleep, You are there.

Even though we may have trouble in our bodies at different stages whether physical or Spiritual, we know that You are in control and work all things for our good.

I pray that all is indeed well with my co-laborers in all areas of their lives; especially for their marriages as the enemy desires to upset the peace in the home and put family member against family member.  Give them peace within the home and outside of the home.

Every time the enemy rears his ugly head against them, inspire them to witness or say something good about You to the next person they see.

We will glorify You Father for You are worthy to be lifted up before us.  Again, we thank You for Your goodness and ask that You continue to be good toward us as we journey through this day.

As always. we shall continue to give You all honor, praise and glory both now and forever more in Jesus name.

Amen

Mike Taylor

I hope you enjoyed the prayer and that you will check out Mike’s book. I know you will be blessed by it!

Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
http://www.takebackyourtemple.com
 
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]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/whatever-you-need-gods-got-it/feed/ 1 In 2012: The-Lord-Will-Provide http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/in-2012-the-lord-will-provide/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/in-2012-the-lord-will-provide/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:55:41 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1966 Happy (early) New Year! This year, I challenge you to experience God personally as a Provider – in your daily life.
 
What do I mean? Many Christians (and I was one of them), experience weak, depressed, fear-filled, and defeated lives because they try to keep God on a shelf. They only take Him down on Sunday at church, if even then!
 
But after the worship service is over, they put Him back on the shelf where He remains Monday-Saturday.
 
So their minds remain unrenewed to God’s victorious way of thinking, their hearts remain unchanged to God’s desires for them, and they continue acting in the same destructive way the world acts. It’s a sad way to live and it is not God’s best for his people!
 
My friend, think about this: “Thoughts become actions, actions become habits, habits become character, and character becomes destiny.”
 
My whole life changed with a thought back on December 11, 2003. I was standing in my apartment living room with my hand over my chest. I had just experienced a horrendous chest pain and thought I was going to die.
 
I had never been so scared in my life.
 
And in that moment, God spoke to me: “It is not supposed to be this way.”
 
Now, I could have rejected that thought. If I had, I would likely still be 240 pounds and a size 22. I would still be compulsively overeating, depressed, and suffering from the host of health problems that come with obesity.
 
But instead, I believed God and my whole life changed.
 
I knew I couldn’t change by myself. I had to humble myself under God’s mighty hand and allow him to heal me from the inside out.
 
The change process took time; to my impatient mind, it seemed to take forever! Yet, one day I looked in a dressing room mirror and I was able to try on a size 8 dress.
 
And it fit! All of my daily sacrifices had been worth it!
 
My friend, that is the key word to God’s provision: Sacrifice.
 
In Sunday School recently, we studied how God tested Abraham’s faith by commanding him to offer his beloved son, Issac, as a burnt offering (see Genesis 22:1-18). Just before Abraham was about to obey God, God supplied a ram caught in a bush to be used as a sacrifice instead.
 
Abraham then named the place where he was: “The-Lord-Will-Provide.”
 
Many people do not realize that God always supplies at the place of sacrifice. In the case of your health goals, it may be a sacrifice of time: It takes time to exercise and plan healthy meals and snacks. It takes time to study your bible so that your mind is renewed according to God’s will and way.
 
You may need to sacrifice your pride. You may need to humble yourself to God and admit that you need help.  You may need to confess your weaknesses to a trusted friend to receive support.
 
Lastly, you may need to sacrifice your flesh. That is a hard one! The world teaches: “If it feels good, do it.” But that is not the way Christ’s disciples are to live.
 
Our motto is, “If it IS good, do it.” Our definition of good is what God’s word says is good. That is a totally new mindset that God will teach you this year – if you are willing to make the sacrifice to become His student.
 
So this year, invite God to walk with you on your health journey, every day.
 
Be willing to: “…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service (Romans 12:1).”
 
Then you will know by personal experience that The-Lord-Will-Provide everything you need to finish your journey well!

Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
http://www.takebackyourtemple.com
 
P.S. If you don’t know God personally or need to re-dedicate yourself to walking with God daily in 2012, you can learn more here:
 
http://www.everystudent.com/features/gettingconnected.html
 
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Happy New Year!

]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/in-2012-the-lord-will-provide/feed/ 0 The Secret Weapon to Overcoming Temptation http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-secret-weapon-to-overcoming-temptation/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-secret-weapon-to-overcoming-temptation/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:17:03 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1959 In the “Get Out of My Sight – Temptation!” article, you learned how I dealt with two food temptations recently.

But just this morning, I rediscovered an even more powerful weapon to handle temptation.
 
This weapon is so important that Jesus himself commanded it.
 
It lines up with one of my favorite sayings from the martial arts: “The best way to win a fight is to avoid getting into one in the first place.”
 
See if you can spot the weapon from the wise words of Jesus:
 

  • Jesus prayed: “…And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one (Luke 11:4)”
  • Luke 22:40 “…Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
  • And to the disciples he said, “…Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation (Luke 22:46)”

 By now, you know the weapon is prayer. I pray every day, but must admit I don’t always pray not to enter into temptation.
 
That was a mistake.
 
The only reason I realize it now is because Luke 22:39-46 was the focus scripture from the Sunday School lesson I was reading this morning.
 
After I saw Jesus told the disciples to pray not to enter into temptation twice, I remembered ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ in which he also said the same thing.
 
I had a revelation: It must be very important if Jesus said it three times!
 
How many eating “fights” could we avoid every day if we would only pray?
 
Starting today, I am going to add “lead me not into temptation” to my daily prayers.
 
How about you?
 
Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
 
P.S. Have you ever started a weight loss program with great enthusiasm – only to lose focus and regain the weight you lost?
 
Not any more. To help you stay motivated so you can become a weight loss success story, I recently published my ‘The Weight Loss Scriptures’ 30-day daily devotional on Amazon.com.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/
 
The eBook is in Amazon Kindle format, but you don’t need a Kindle to read it. Amazon has a FREE Kindle reader you can use to access the book instantly on your computer.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/

]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-secret-weapon-to-overcoming-temptation/feed/ 0 Get Out of My Sight – Temptation! http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/get-out-of-my-sight-temptation/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/get-out-of-my-sight-temptation/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:26:55 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1953 With the holidays come great food temptations. How can you win? I’ll show you.
 
I faced two temptations this week. Both start with the letter ‘P’: Pies and Party.
 
And both temptations came from my husband, Mike.
 
With the first one, Mike baked three delicious-looking sweet potato pies, leaving them out on the kitchen counter to cool.
 
The second was at our community holiday party. I had decided in advance how much I was going to eat and made sure that I did not go to the party hungry. So far, so good.
 
After we finished eating the main meal, Mike returned to the dessert buffet. Another couple was at our table and Mike brought back four slices of cake, announcing as he placed the cake in the center of the table: ”I thought I’d get enough cake for everybody.”
 
Now sweets are my big weakness. How could I win over temptation with sweets right before my eyes?
 
First, a clue on what NOT to do. In Genesis 3, the serpent tempts Eve to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Here is how Eve responded:
 
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate (Genesis 3:6)”.
 
Notice that temptation began with what Eve SAW. Temptations always begin with what is in your sight – either in your physical sight or your imagined sight.
 
The longer the tempting object stays in your sight, the more you desire it.
 
And when desire reaches a peak, you’ve got to have it. You take it.
 
Finally, you suffer the consequences of giving in to temptation. In Eve’s case, the suffering included the Curse from God and being kicked out of the Garden of Eden. In your case with tempting foods, the suffering may include triggering an eating binge. You may feel shame or guilt. You may feel physically tired or sicker after eating the tempting food.
 
Recognizing the temptation pattern is the key to overcoming it. Again, the pattern is:
 
  • See it
  • Desire it
  • Take it
  • Suffer it
 
A principle of martial arts is: “The best way to win a fight is to avoid getting into one in the first place.” The best way to do that with temptations is to get them out of your sight. Don’t bring tempting foods into your home if you can help it. And that includes in your imagination!
 
With the pies, I stayed out of the kitchen. And after the pies were cooled on the counter, I covered them up with aluminum foil so that I did not see them. Then I went on doing other things in another room.
 
At the party in response to the cake, I told my husband “Thanks, sweetie but I’m abstaining tonight.” Then I focused my attention on the table conversation.
 
In both situations, I felt great about not succumbing to temptation. Remember, temptation starts with your eyes!
 
Recall the old saying, “out of sight, out of mind.” Get the temptation out of your physical sight first. If you can’t remove the temptation, then remove yourself. If you can’t do that, then cover the tempting food so that you can’t see it. If you can’t do that, then get it out of your mind by focusing your attention on doing something else.
 
God gives us a promise about temptation in 1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”
 
I’ve given you a way of escape that works. You can use the principles in any area that tempts you. The question is, will you take the escape route?
 
If you are doubting, then ask God to change the desires of your heart so that you act with self control.
 
And you too will win!
 
Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
 
P.S. Have you ever started a weight loss program with great enthusiasm – only to lose focus and regain the weight you lost?
 
Not any more. To help you stay motivated so you can become a weight loss success story, I recently published my ‘The Weight Loss Scriptures’ 30-day daily devotional on Amazon.com.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/
 
The eBook is in Amazon Kindle format, but you don’t need a Kindle to read it. Amazon has a FREE Kindle reader you can use to access the book instantly on your computer.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/
]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/get-out-of-my-sight-temptation/feed/ 6 The Weight Loss Scriptures Book http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:54:11 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1940 Losing focus with your weight loss program? With the The Weight Loss Scriptures daily devotional, you’ll gain the motivation you need to become a weight loss success story. Now available in Paperback.Learn more about the God's Word is Food daily devotional

]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/the-weight-loss-scriptures-ebook/feed/ 0 Discover your Spiritual Gift http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/discover-your-spiritual-gift/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/discover-your-spiritual-gift/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:42:04 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1923 How would you like to be more joyful and bring greater meaning and purpose to your life?

You can once you discover and use the unique spiritual gifts that God has given you.

Did you know that God has given every Christian unique spiritual gifts to benefit the body of Christ? Some of these gifts are:

  • * Perceiver
    * Leader
    * Teacher
    * Giver
    * Server
    * Mercy
    * Encourager

On Saturday, my husband and I attended a class at church on how to recognize your spiritual gifts. We were amazed to discover our gifts and excited to learn how to use them.

Because I found the information in the class so valuable, I wanted to bring you the same benefits.

I searched online for a free test that can help your discover your spiritual gift. The best test I found not only lets you know what your top gifts are, but also provides a document at the end that explains the gift in more detail, challenges of the gift, and areas of ministry in which you can best use your gift.

One thing to note: This particular test requires you to enter your email address so that you will not only receive the results immediately, but you will also receive a copy via email.

Here’s the link to the free spiritual gifts test online:

http://www.therocksandiego.org/giftstest/

My aim with Take Back Your Temple is not only to give you resources that will benefit your physical health, but also your emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

Discover your gifts today and use them to bring God glory!

Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
 
Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
 
P.S. What would happen if God’s people “ate” His word as often as we consume food?
 
Feeding on God’s word gives you strength, joy, and courage. To help you discover the hope in God’s word and break mental strongholds, I published my God’s Word is Food 90-day daily devotional on Amazon.com last week.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/gods-word-is-food-3
 
The eBook is in Amazon Kindle format, but you don’t need a Kindle to read it. Amazon has a FREE Kindle reader you can use to access the book instantly on your computer.
 
Learn more here: http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/gods-word-is-food-3

]]> http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/discover-your-spiritual-gift/feed/ 0 A Thanksgiving Prayer: Ask, Seek, and Knock http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/a-thanksgiving-prayer-ask-seek-and-knock/ http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/a-thanksgiving-prayer-ask-seek-and-knock/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:02:08 +0000 Kim T http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/?p=1896 It is the day before the Thanksgiving holiday and I thank God for you! You are his special child, annointed and appointed to glorify God in body and spirit.

This morning God gave me a special word for you. I think it is appropriate for Thankgiving because we use the holiday to reflect on God’s goodness toward us.

Today, I ask you to reflect on God’s promise to you in Luke 11:9-10:

“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”

You might wonder:

  • What should I ask for?
  • What should I seek?
  • Why should I knock?

The Lord answers in the scriptures:

What should you ask for?

Wisdom. In 1 Kings 3:6-15, King Solomon asked God for wisdom and the Lord was pleased. Wisdom is knowledge rightly applied to living. In James 1:5, you are promised that God will give you wisdom liberally if you only ask.

What should you seek?

You are advised to seek the kingdom of God first (see Matthew 6:33). What is the kingdom of God? Romans 14:17 gives the answer:

“for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Why should you knock?

Just before the ‘ask, seek, and knock’ scripture in Luke, Jesus tells the story of a friend who comes at midnight, knocking on the door asking for bread.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t be thrilled if someone stopped by my house at midnight asking for bread!

In the story, Jesus said the door wasn’t opened because the man was a friend, but only opened because of the friend’s persistence in knocking!

The friend had a need and he wasn’t going to give up until it was fulfilled.

So you must recognize your need for God.  You must keep asking for wisdom. You must keep seeking righteousness, peace and joy every day. Here is a prayer to help you do that:

My heavenly Father, thank you for your love, your salvation, and your abundant care for me! You said in your word that if I lack wisdom, I can ask you and you will give it to me. I come to you in the name of Jesus asking for wisdom to glorify you in my body and my spirit today. I ask you to empower me to seek the path of righteousness, peace, and joy today. Today, strengthen me so that I won’t grow weary in doing good. Help me to remember your promise that I will reap in due season if I do not give up. Thank you, Father, for hearing this prayer. I am confident that, because I am asking in accordance with your will for me, the answer to this prayer is “Yes” and “Amen”.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,

Kimberly Taylor
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook

P.S. What would happen if God’s people “ate” His word as often as we consume food?

Feeding on God’s word gives you strength, joy, and courage. To help you discover the hope in God’s word and break mental strongholds, I just published my God’s Word is Food 90-day daily devotional on Amazon.com yesterday.

Learn more here:  http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/gods-word-is-food-3

The eBook is in Amazon Kindle format, but you don’t need a Kindle to read it. Amazon has a FREE Kindle reader you can use to access the book instantly on your computer.

Learn more here:  http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/gods-word-is-food-3

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