Good Morning, and a BELATED Happy New Year...

     One of my resolutions this year is to be more consistent with my blog writing--even if no one reads, I think it is important to journal the goodness of GOD at work in our lives. There are several events that have enriched my life (and I think the lives of others) in the last few months. One of them is teaching a new co-ed Sunday School class with a very wise friend. It is not your typical "master-teacher" style class. Instead, we sit in a circle with our students--and we each take a point in turn of the lesson. I am learning so much about how God speaks to us, and more importantly how every story in Scripture points us to God's plan for all human-kind--the plan to send His One and Only Son into the world, so that HE could redeem us back to Himself.
     Zumba classes have resumed, and I must say, it's become quite an unexpected new ministry for me!  When I pray before I go to sleep, the faces of students in my class come before my mind, so I pray for God to help them become more fit--so that we can all be the "temples" our bodies are supposed to be, for in us, is the Spirit of God! Teaching Zumba class is helping me stay committed to my own fitness goals. I'm about 35 lbs. away from reaching my goal weight, and I am striving each day to make better choices from the many many delectable items all around us...
     I have not perfected this self-discipline I am striving to reach, no...not by far. But I am closer than when I first began!  This time last year, I began this blog as I began a journey of running with kids in my ministry. I loved it so much, and was sure that running would be a part of my future. Ha! Little did I know that my knees would protest loudly, or that God would use "The Amazing Grace Race", and the fitness schedule we created would lead me to Zumba! Who knew "Fatty Kathy" (laughing at myself)  would be able to earn her license to teach and be leading others just one short year down the road? I know who knew. God knew. He holds our futures in His hands, and directs our paths--for HE has plans for every one who has placed their hope in Him (Jeremiah 29:11).  We are 22 days into the new year--I am excited to see where God leads me next--are you?
    Well, I have many to-do's on my list today, and Zumba class at 6:00 pm. You'll find me leading class this evening, LOL, that's for sure! I'll be dancing in my shoes, walking in His steps. Stay tuned.

Love and hugs,
Kathy