He Equips the CALLED

Want to hear or be reminded of a promise that could really give you some peace??

God doesn't always call the equipped.. but He does equip those who He calls.

Feeling a pull towards doing something?

But maybe you're worried that you're not ready, qualified or prepared?

God will equip you!

I've faced this several times in life. In missions, relationships & work.

Even when I started coaching, I had no clue how I was going to make things happen or figure out what I was doing.

But God put that opportunity before me & when I accepted it then surrendered it to Him as ministry + how I was choosing to support my family.. He's provided so many outlets for me to GROW.

Reason #9,351 why God is faithful.

He equips.

Follow His call, ready or not.

He'll open doors for you to grow.

Wellness, A Matter of the Heart: Another Throwback Thursday

This girl sure looks a lot different now.

Her priorities, attitude & even body.

Time is always a factor when it comes to these kinds of transformations, but my relationship with food/alcohol, my spouse & the Lord have been the biggest game changers for me as a person. 

A few years ago, I was living for the moment...Doing what "felt" good.Living with the wrong priorities.Not treating my husband like the spiritual leader I trusted he'd become one day.Coasting thru my job at work because it was familiar.Sinning because I knew God's grace was abundant.Was I a great gal? Sure!Was I my personal best as a woman & honoring Jesus daily? No.

Today..I try to live & make decisions in light of eternity.. aiming to please Jesus before myself.Making God a priority first, then my family.Honoring who I know Nate can be no matter his short-comings.Pursuing personal growth even when it's uncomfortable.Praying to be broken over my sin the way God is.Giving myself grace as an imperfect woman, but striving to be more like Jesus.

I tried off and on for YEARS to become "healthy".. aka be "skinny" (which wasn't actually a healthy goal at all) at whatever the cost. And the reason I was never successful was because I wasn't doing it for the right reasons. Failed attempt after failed attempt - it came down to a matter of the heart.

When I decided to begin this journey of wellness 2 years ago to become healthier - mind, body & spirit - I was coming to the realization that I needed to make changes because my health was bigger than just me. I needed to do it to be a better wife & woman of God. Of course, I still has physical goals that I wanted to achieve, but I was starting to understand the responsibility that my health truly was & what all I was lacking.As I've been chipping away at my goals & renewing my mindset the past several months.. theres a set of verses that keep presenting themselves to me.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Wellness is a sign of obedience to God.It's also a sign of respect because the Holy Spirit dwells within us.And when we take care of ourselves, we are better equipped to love & serve those around us.
Transformations are so much more than just our bodies.. but even that aspect of our wellness is IMPORTANT.

Take some time to evaluate your heart & make the mental shifts you need to, in order to change your motives. I bet you'll even begin to stick with your daily disciplines more because there's a greater purpose behind it.

#ThrowBackThursday is looking a bit different this week. But I pray that it's going to meet someone at a time of need.

I never imagined that being a wellness coach would give me this opportunity for ministry, but it has. And I'm SO incredibly grateful.

Thank you, Jesus.. for allowing me to turn my mess into a message of your faithfulness, love, forgiveness & promises!

#GracefullyBalanced

September REFRESH Mini Challenge: 3 Day Cleanse

Ever feel like you could use some sort of REBOOT, refresh, recharge or restart?
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Maybe you've let loose this summer, are craving a new routine or need to lose a bit of "fluff".
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I've been there a few times myself, y'all 🙋
▪︎Needing to reset my system after a minor surgery.
▪︎Before a new program to kickstart.
▪︎In the midst of bad habits after a move.
▪︎When I was craving a clean slate.
▪︎To break thru a fitness plateau.
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Well, it's that time again for me. And I'm not going to do it alone! What if I told you that you could jumpstart your routine & feel renewed with me in 3 days?
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Good news -- you CAN! So, I'm gearing up for a 5 day mini challenge that will allow myself & a few others to work thru this 3 day, plant based cleanse!
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Here's what you can expect from this mini challenge:
☀️ 5 day {private} group
🍴 1 day of food prep
🍏 3 days of the program
📊 1 day post cleanse discussion
👯 Group guidance + accountability
🌳 A plant-based cleanse system
🍓 Fruits, veggies, healthy fats - yep, you get to EAT
🌱 3 daily protein + fiber blends
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So if feeling lighter, brighter, refreshed & renewed is something your body or lifestyle needs, email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com or message me to learn more!
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Group starts September 1st - must RSVP by 8/25 to join.

Follow my life on SNAPCHAT

As much as I try to stay raw & real on social media, sometimes it can become a "highlight reel."

My heart's desire is to truly share my day to day with the women who follow me on FB, IG, this blog & snap chat.

To transparently share the good, the great, the hard & the sometimes ugly in life. But to talk about how God uses EACH of those moments for good.

My PASSION is ministry & leadership, which is why I LOVE owning my own business as a coach.

My life isn't glamorous.

I post too many photos of my dogs & food.

But I see the positive in most things. And when I don't, I'm determined to try to find it.

I want to live a life that glorifies God, edifies others, shines a LIGHT, honors my family & makes WAVES.

NOW -- that's not all happening on snapchat. But I'd love for you to get to know me more. See my quirks & meet my little family a bit more.

Check out my workouts, meals, silly filtered photos, etc.

Near or far, let's do life together.

You can find me at 👻LindseyKGhoens

Happy snapping!!