Workout Wear

Hi ladies!!!

I hope and pray you all are safe and healthy. It sure is a completely different worl we are living in than the last time I posted on the blog. But, I'm going to stay positive and believe God has a plan for all of this.

Today I wanted to share with you a couple of workout outfits I am currently loving. Actually I have had them for a while. I just haven't had time to post about them. You all know I love to keep fit, I also  like to be comfortable. The leggings I am absolutely obsessed  with right now are from.....you guessed it, JCPenny. I did style one of these outfits with Victoria Secret leggings I like those too, but the price point on the ones from JCP really do it for me.

The first outfit is for the chilly mornings when you are out for your early morning walk or run. I do neither of those, lol. I have to be up early but early for work. Although, I do tend to be cold natured;  this Turtle Neck Thermal shirt with pockets is just right. The shirt is long enough to cover all the important parts; super soft and comfortable. Light weight so if i do get a little active I will not have to change out of it. The shirt is from JCP,  St. John's Bay. Which I was really surprised that St. John's Bay had an active wear line. JCP is having a great online sale now until 3/29. If you use the Code FRIENDS you get an extra 30% off your purchase.

The St. John's Bay top is available in 5 colors and sizes small-petite sm-xlg. Its actually on clearance for $6.39!!!!

Victoria's Secret is what I chose to pair this with. You will notice that most of my leggings are black and high waisted. I like the way the black color is more forgiving in certain areas. The high waist helps to cinch my waist. These leggings are on sale too! https://www.victoriassecret.com/vs/sport




The next outfit is totally Xersion. I am in love with this line right now. I love the way they feel. I love that I can put them in the washer and dryer and they keep their shape. I don't like clothes that take a lot of up keep.

The top is Xersion U neck sleeveless. Long and flowing, like I like it. You could also tie it for a convience if needed. This come sin 3 colors, sizes xs-xxlg. Price is $12.99

Xersion leggings in of course, black. There are little pockets on the side of the legs which I think is cute and useful for hold you phone or car key fob. Comes in 2 colors; black and navy blue, sizes s-xlg. The price of the leggings are $30 but you can apply the code and get the sale price.

https://www.jcpenney.com/g/women/womens-activewear?id=cat100250100&cm_re=ZA-_-LF-_-LF-_-XDIVACTIVE_Departments_Activewear-Womens%7C1%7C

As always, I hope this was useful to you today. Maybe it help take your mind off of some of the craziness that is going on right now. Staying at home and staying put is hard but, we need to do this in order to go to the next step.

Keep trusting and believing God, He knows what He is doing. That's the only way I'm keeping my sanity right now. I know God is faithful and He is for us.

I love you guys. Please leave a comment, suggestion or just say Hi.

Blessings,

Dawn

What Are You Reading

Hi Ladies!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Even though things are kind of scary right now and our normal routines have been changed. 

I really don't know what to think right now. You hear so much from the news, family and friends. Everyone has their own spin on what they have heard and what's going to happen. I for one know one thing for a fact....I am putting my trust in God to take care of my family and me. He always has and He always will. I will not even try to control or figure out this situation. I will not become a scared helpless woman after God and I worked so hard to get me out of that mind set. I trust Him and His perfect will; whatever that my be. He knows the beginning and the end even before I was born. God has our best interests in mind for all things and all things for His glory. 

What I am going to do is stay in His Word, even if the church services get cancelled. I going to stand on His promises even when the television or Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or whatever Social Media platform tells me what "they know" is going to happen. I'm going to pray for eyes to be opened, hearts to be comforted, souls to be saved, family be forgiven and sicknesses to healed. I will not take on a spirit of fear! 2 Timothy 1.7 (NIV) "For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but fives us power, love and self discipline." (emphasis mine)

We have all we need in God. You can trust Him girlfriend, that I know for a fact. He is the same. The same. The same everyday. He does not change, His word doesn't change. The same. The One we can count on for ALL THINGS.  Proverbs 3.5 (NIV) "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." I know how hard it is to trust, especially when we like being in control. But guess what...if we could control this it would not have happened in the first place. I do not want anyone sick and die of this virus or anything for that matter. Especially without salvation. There is a reason for all this and it will be to His glory. 

Since we have all this time on our hands now, lol. There are few books I have around the house I have read and plan to read. I love a good book. Also there are a few Podcasts I listen to. I would love to hear what you are reading or listening to. Email me or comment on this blog post.

As always, thank you for stopping by and visiting. If you need prayer or know someone in need of prayer you can always email me and I would be honored to pray with and for you. 

Blessings,

Dawn

Books

Next Level Thinking-Joel Osteen

Get Out of That Pit-Beth Moore

Breaking Free-Beth Moore

Immerse: The Kingdoms-Tyndale Reading

Trustworthy-Lysa Terkeurst

Finding God Faithful-Kelly Minter

Ester-Beth Moore

Giedon-Priscilla Shirer

***most of these you can find on LifeWay.com***

Tell It, Girl

Good morning ladies!!!

I’m posting this on Tuesday morning, Terry and my anniversary!! We are going away this weekend and I cannot wait. We are overdue. We are headed to Southport and Oak Island. Neither of us has ever been so I’m super excited about this trip. It is so nice to live in a state that offers some much. We have not only the beaches but and the mountains also.

I had the opportunity to share my testimony this past Thursday night. The ministry leader of Celebrate Recovery at our church, Mt. Olive FPH; asked if I would speak on their next meeting. It’s been a while since I have given my testimony. To tell the truth my automatic response was no, but I talked it over with Terry and he encouraged me to do it.

It’s been a long time since I was at CR. I use to help teach and co-lead a women’s small group. Ladies that had substance abuse, currently or in recovery. CR is a bible based recovery support program, that reaches out to not only the alcoholic and drug addict but ANYONE with ANY kind of hang up or problem. From eating to gambling to sexual; and the enabler. They (we, I still consider myself part of CR) come along side people to encourage offer support and accountability. We are not there to fix one another, but to help walk this life out. The enemy wants us alone because that’s where we are weak. If we are together in faith and standing on God’s promises we can stand firm against the enemy. Celebrate Recovery gives us the map to recover and it’s all in the Bible.

I was hesitant to tell my story only because I have given it before at CR and a few other places. You know how the enemy likes to get in your mind. “What’s new at CR?”, “it’s the same ole story”, that kind of thing. That’s what I struggle with the MOST is my mind and here I go again letting it take control over me again. I NEEDED to hear my story again. Sometime we forget what all God has done for us; He is capable of doing them again.  So I told my story again, in the same place that I found freedom.  The Word says “where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”-2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV

Tell your story, tell your story, TELL YOUR STORY!!!! Again and again. Not only do other people need to hear it to receive hope that God promises; we need to hear our own stories. Below are some pictures taken that night. I wasn’t going to post the one of me at the podium because my eyes are closed, lol. It’s funny to me though, that’s how I walked a lot of my life. With my eyes closed.

I will post a link to the church’s website if you want more information on Celebrate Recovery. https://www.mofphc.org/

Please feel free to share this blog post. We are here to encourage one another. As always, leave a comment or subscribe to my email listing so you don’t miss a post. Have a great week!

Blessings,

Dawn

“She is clothed in strength and dignity; she will laugh at the days to come”-Psalm 31:25