"I just need to get through Christmas"

The theme of moms around this time of year.... how did we get here?!

The advent season should not be one of stress and anxiety but we sure have allowed it to become just that with overcrowded schedules, stretching ourselves financially, and letting worldly goals and resolutions for our health be what dominates this beutiful season.

Let's talk about what is going on and how we can push back on what has become the "normal" around the holiday season so we can rest and be intentional in celebrating our coming Savior.

Bible Verses Referenced:

Romans 5:8: “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

1 John 2:17: "The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."

Postpartum is one of the most raw and physically daunting seasons a woman can endure! The common theme across the board is this season is too much for us to bear and we are at the mercy of a weak physical body and our sinful nature.

The good news is there is HOPE. We are redeemed because of the blood of Jesus Christ. Let's dive into 3 key truths to remember in regards to the gospel covering us in our postpartum seasons.

Bible Verses Referenced:

2 Corinthians 12:9: “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Revelation 21:4-5: “There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.  He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”

Galatians 3:13: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us”

Romans 10:9: "if we confess Jesus as Lord and believe He rose from the grave, we will be saved”

John 14:26: "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."

Spoiler alert: Social media is not your community. God has a specific and beautiful design in regards to community. We want to surround and immerse ourselves with community that is going to push us toward Jesus in ALL things and in every aspect of our lives. Let's dive into God's design of community and how this should translate into motherhood and fitness.

If you are longing for community that will push you toward Jesus and help you learn to use exercise as a way to worship and honor God, find me on Instagram or check out my website to begin one of my training programs and let's work together to bring glory to God in the fitness world!

Instagram: @momma.you.got.this_fitness

Website: https://www.mygtfitness.net

God was so purposeful in how he designed women's bodies to differ from men. Women's bodies were designed to carry babies, deliver babies, and feed babies, yet we approach fitness as if we our design isn't unique and intricate. On today's episode, we are looking at 6 common myths in regards to general, prenatal and postpartum fitness for women so that we can work know more for ourselves to exercise in a way that helps us feel our absolute best!

If you want more information in regards to core recovery, postpartum or prenatal fitness, visit my website to find a guide for you!

https://www.mygtfitness.net

MYGT fitness was born out of one of the darkest seasons of my life but God is so gracious in allowing us to walk in these hard seasons for our betterment. In episode 8, I share a little bit of my story in regards to postpartum depression and how it cultivated my heart toward seeking Christ in my fitness and motherhood. I share the 3 key truths I have found to be the ones that carry me through each and every day when diving into these 3 areas of my life.

Bible Verses Referenced:

Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

James 4:6: "But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'

James 4:10:  "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."

Website: https://www.mygtfitness.net

We celebrated our 9 year anniversary this week which allowed us the space to reflect on the Lord's goodness over our marriage.

We have been in the deepest of valleys and the highest of mountains and through it all, God has refined us and grown us. We are by no means marriage experts but 2 sinners united in marriage who acknowledge their need for a Savior. We have worked together to come up with our top 9 tips that we learned through trial and error of our failures and successes that help us spur one another toward Jesus, encourage one another in our health and fitness and work together in this season of parenthood!

Fitness has been known to drastically change some lives in regards to health and physical abilities but would we make the claim it SAVED our life?

Fitness makes a terrible God and is not capable of being our savior for big 3 reasons that we will look at in today's episode.

Bible Verses Referenced:

Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

2 Corinthians 5:21: “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

John 5:24: "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life."

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow."

It's the hustle and bustle that makes us successful right? Burnout is just a part of life, right?

Absolutely not! If we live a life modeled after Jesus, burnout does not have to be a part of the equation. However, we tend to not prioritize rest, whether it's in fitness, our kids' sports/activities, or just our day to day. If we want to live a life after Jesus, rest HAS to be part of the equation. God is SERIOUS about rest so why do we struggle to submit to His command of ensuring consistent rest?

Bible Verses Referenced:

Genesis 2:2 "By the seventh day, God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested from all His work."

Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Hebrews 10:25 “Do not forsake meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching.”

 The community of motherhood is such a good grace of God that can be one of walking alongside one another through the highs and lows. However, we have turned it into a battleground of debate over hot topics in today's culture. In today's episode, we will navigate how to live in harmony with one another even in the midst of how different our motherhood can look from mom to mom.

Bible verse: "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited." Romans 12:16

When we seek comfort in every area of our life, we are missing out on everything God has for us. He promises to be with us in the hard and uncomfortable and never leave us to navigate it alone, yet we still sit where we feel most secure. In episode 4, we look at what God promises us in scripture in regards to trials, and dial in on how comfort hinders us rather than help us when it comes to our fitness and faith.

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