Thanking God for all things!

Philippians 4:6 & 7

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

My NIV study Bible explains that thanksgiving is the antidote for worry. It makes sense because a person can't thank God and worry at the same time. A few weeks ago, I was going through a tough time and was having a hard time going to sleep. My mind was racing and I kept worrying about things. Then, I remembered that thanksgiving is the antidote to worry. I began thanking God for all the things he's provided me. Well, wouldn't you know- it worked. So, this week when I felt myself begin to worry, I was able to begin thanking God. My worry faded and peace increased.

Do you have anxiety? What are you thankful for? Try it today. Begin thanking God for what he has already done in your life.

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Lose it for Life and Foodie Friday

Can you believe it, two posts in one day? Well, I was talking to Melissa today about guest blogging and well she agreed. You see here at FBCJAX Counseling Ministry we talk about food... a lot. So, Melissa wants to share her recipes with ya'll. I was getting tired of Frugal Fridays- so, we decided to make it Foodie Fridays. I think she'll share her guacamole recipe this Friday with you...so, be looking for it, ok? Oh, we took pictures so you would know what we look like. It only took us a dozen pictures to finally pick one. Well, here's us:






Oh, no that's one of the bloopers. How about this one:






Happy Tuesday and talk to you later! (I'm the one in the blue).
-Carissa

New series starting

Hello! I haven't blogged for awhile. Writing has never been a strength for me. Let me draw you a picture or sit one on one and I'm fine. Yet, for some reason I've felt compelled to blog. So, if there is anyone still checking my blog after I went MIA- then let me say I'm back and with new ideas that I'm excited about! First, on Mondays I'm going to start featuring couples who have been married over 30 years and ask them their secrets to staying happy together. Then on Thursdays, it's all about thankfulness- I've been thinking a lot about thankfulness and gratitude. I hope the new series is an encouragement to all of you as much as it will be for me! I've also been thinking about sharing more food ideas too. At First Baptist Church JAX we are doing a small group for Lose It For Life. I'd like to share my experiences with Lose it For Life with all of you. Maybe together we can encourage each other. Well, gotta go for now. Talk to you later.


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