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Thoughts on Health and Fitness

May 2, 2016 By Alecia Baptiste 2 Comments

37CB0NNMNCWe’re all busting our buns off trying to maintain or achieve “good health”.  Ok, I’ll speak for myself.  I certainly have.

Have we ever considered that our standards for beauty and health could be wrong? What if they aren’t realistic?  What if the reason they require so much time, attention and energy is because, our expectations are so high?

In the past, and in other cultures what has been considered healthy? What has been considered beautiful? Has that changed over the years? Does it change from culture to culture?

Does this obsession with health and beauty come from God, or is it a scheme by the enemy to keep us self-focused? As we keep our minds cluttered with thoughts of weight, BMIs, bikini-ready bodies, superfoods, calories, and so forth, do we miss out on connecting with God and people.  Ultimately, we miss out on the “life” we’re really craving.

Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body, what you will wear.  Is not life MORE than food and body MORE important that clothes?  For pagans frun after these things and your Heavenly Father knows you need them.  But seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, and ALL these things will be given to you as well.  Matthew 6:25,32-33

Could this also be said of how our body looks and our obsession with losing weight and being healthy?  Continue Reading

Living Under the Strain of Financial Pressures

December 7, 2015 By Alecia Baptiste 6 Comments

Finances are hard for us.

It’s hard to admit this when you live among people who have so much.

But there are days when our cupboards are almost bare and our frig is almost empty.  There are days when I feel like Jesus feeding the 5000 on 2 fish and 5 loaves.  Trying to make sure my family has enough food to eat is a full time job.  Forget about organic. Forget about non-GMO or grass-fed.  I just need to keep these kids fed.  Sometimes it takes a ton of creativity to accomplish this feat–especially on the days leading up to the next pay day.

Can I be very vulnerable with you here?Continue Reading

When I’m Feeling Overwhelmed

September 23, 2015 By Alecia Baptiste 4 Comments

wVlfnlTbRtK8eGvbnBZI_VolkanOlmez_005There are times when I become overwhelmed with my limitations.

All the can’ts seem to fly at me at lightening speed from every direction. When all my failure seem to sit and judge me. When needs seemed piled up as high as Mt. Everest. And my inability to fulfill these needs are quite apparent. It can paralyze me, and cause me to give up all hope. Except that…. when I think of how I can’t, I remember that God can.

What a wonderful opportunity for my King to reveal Himself to be limitless, powerful, and completely able to meet every need. So instead of hiding in a corner sucking my thumb, I go before my King with boldness, knowing that He has everything I need. Everything. And He willingly supplies every single need in abundance. He witholds NO GOOD THING from me. His timing and His wisdom is perfect. He considers ever possible option, and chooses the best option. The one that brings me the Highest possible good. He chooses the perfect option for me, and every other person affected. And the option He chooses reveals His majestic glory.

I need only to ask my Father.
To trust.
To wait.
To receive.

Oh Lord, my time is limited. My plate is full with so much to do and I can’t juggle it all. There are so many needs. I don’t know what to do. The problems mount up seemingly against me. So many are looking at me, depending on me. I’m just a woman. I need your help. My body is weak, and there are unknown problems going on inside of me. But you see them. You are greater than all these things and my eyes look to you.

Oh mighty God, reveal yourself and rescue me! Swoop down in royal fashion and deliver me from the waves that threaten to drown me. I’m doomed unless you come.

I’m calling.
I’m waiting.
Come Jesus, Come.

When You Feel Like a Maid Instead of a Mom

September 16, 2015 By Alecia Baptiste Leave a Comment

Recently, I shared a video on my facebook page that featured a mom who decided to post a tutorial for her family on how to use: “The AMAZING dishwasher!”  This video was in response to her husband and children leaving their breakfast dishes in the sink.  She decided that she wanted to “tease” them as well as communicate her frustration about the dishes in a playful manner. She says in a recent interview that she hoped her husband would be “razzed” at work about it and that they would get a good laugh.

This video has gone viral.

Why?Continue Reading

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Alecia Baptiste is the wife of the most patient and gracious man on earth, and a mom of four children who have revealed much about her imperfections and her own need of Divine intervention.

She desires that every person knows how significant and valuable they are. She believes every person was born with special gifts that were meant to be shared with the world.

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