Day 1,2 and 3!

Day one of course I had so much momentum and all of your support that it was a breeze. There were definitely several temptations. But the messages on all sorts of social networks and via text message really kept me going. Just wanted to thank you for that! Any help I can get is fantastic. Now for the second day... it was not nearly as good. I don't know if any of you know my normal caffeine intake but on average in one day I'd have a large sweet tea in the afternoon and a coffee in the AM. I was at a point where I was not eating healthy at all so the amount of calories was probably at an all time high for me. I decreased my calories dramatically and completely cut sweets. Cold turkey was a bit rough, but I’m feeling great and the Lord is filling me with his love for sure. His energy is so much greater than a starbucks coffee.

I really appreciate all of your love and support. I am humbled by how amazing the Lord is working in me, and those of you who have decided to join my 40 day challenge and or have created your own. For those of you who read my previous blog you know I’ve been reading the purpose driven life. If you haven’t read it, I advise you right now to go buy it. It’s an incredible book. I’d like to share a poem with you from chapter two. It really touched my heart and I’m hoping it touches yours…

YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE FOR A REASON…
Russell Kelfer

You are who you are for a reason.
You’re part of an intricate plan.
You’re a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God’s special woman or man.

You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb.
You’re just what He wanted to make.

The parents you had were the ones He chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God’s plan in mind,
And they bear the Master’s seal.

No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into His likeness you’d grow.

You are who you are for a reason,
You’ve been formed by the Master’s rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a God!

For some more good news in 3 days I’ve lost 2LBS. Pretty good so far huh? I’ve been constantly running. There hasn’t been a slow or dull moment for me in the last 3 days. I’ve been doing the music quite a bit, which makes me incredibly happy. I also found out that our trip to Nashville has been extended a few days so that we can go to the CMT awards. I’m extremely excited, 46 days! Well guys I’ll keep you updated on how things are going. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you along your journey.

Sincerely and Always with Love,

Britt Hosey

Where else can you find me?

Anxious. Excited. Ready

As the day draws the an end, and the beginning of my 40 day challenge is draning I've found myself full of anxiety, excitement, interest and hope. The last couple of day's I've been really focused praying a lot asking God to walk with me through this journey and I'm confident that he is standing right there with me. When it get's hard as the footprints prayer has promised "it was then that I carried you"! I'm really looking forward to this experience. I'm ready to see how God changes in me and how I change in me. I had quite the adventure at Hy-Vee tonight.. I thought I'd take some pictures so that I could share with you!


The finished product...


My trusty best friend...


They almost all have chocolate...


MMM I'll miss cookies for sure...


Not only do I love this pic but I love apples...


Dove chocolate - I'll miss the little inspirational messages...


Milano cookies, oh geez...


I never really liked any of these until I couldn't have them...


SEE CHOCOLATE IT'S ALL CHOCOLATE...


Fruit snacks love the sugar - ha...


CAKE - NO BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR ME...


Lemons ok right? Ha...



They always getcha at the end...

I've been extremely blessed in my life, and I'm just ready to live for God and live the life he wants me to live. I'm headed to bed. Thanks for reading and for following me in my journey. It's going to be hard, it's not going to be easy but with the strength of God... HERE GOES!

Sincerely and Always with Love,

Britt Hosey

Where else can you find me?

FORTY DAYS.

There is a drastic difference between talking and doing, and for the last nearly 21 years of my life I think I've been talking entirely too much. Since October I've made some rather large life changes yet I still don't feel I've committed myself completely to God in the way that I should. I've also learned over the last few months that you can never be truly happy with anyone else until you are happy with yourself. I think Jeffery Gitomer says it nicely "In order for you to be the BEST you can be for others, first you must be BEST for yourself." I've been a fool for love, I haven't always been the best daughter, sister, friend or employee that I could be. I'm guilty of not giving the word of God when I know it was needed. In return, I'm not listening to God as closely as I should. Now my relationship with God is not the only important relationship that has been struggling. My relationship with me has began to fail miserably. In todays society we see being fit and perfectly beautiful as the most important aspect of a person. I know I've struggled with this time and time again, done many things to fit that role. Some physically healthy, some not so much. Some mentally healthy but most absolutely not. For the past few months I've been "talking" about really getting into shape, not just to look good for me but to feel good. Being healthy makes you feel good on the inside, and out. It's important for a persons happiness to be in a healthy state of mind, and body. I also want my relationship with the Lord to be my top priority. I've let it slip and it's time I get it back. I'm ready to love me for who I am, not who and what I'm not. I'm ready to stop talking and start doing are you?

Starting Tuesday April 21st I'm going to start my 40 days challenge. Why 40 days you ask...
"The number 40 holds particular significance in the Bible and refers to a precise number, not just a long period of time. There are at least ten instances in the Old Testament and New Testament where 40 occurs, either in years or days, e.g. it rained for 40 days and 40 nights, Moses was on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights, the Israelites wandered 40 years, Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and was seen on the earth for 40 days after His crucifixion.

A 40-something time period, whether days, months, or years is ALWAYS a period of testing, trial, probation, or chastisement (but not judgment) and ends with a period of restoration, revival or renewal.

Thankfully, God is consistent, so the meaning of a number in Genesis remains the same all the way to the book of Revelation. Sometimes the spiritual significance is not revealed directly, but in the case of "40" and its many examples throughout the Bible, we can be certain of its importance and significance." - WikiAnswers.com

I think that sums up why I'd choose 40 days. Now for the stipulations and goals of this challenge. Please note that everything on this list is something I have talked about doing over the last few months but have managed to let myself put it aside.

• At least 30 minutes of prayer and worship a day.
• No sweets (Yes unfortunately this includes chocolate).
• 5 days, 1 hour a day cardio .
• 1 bike ride with worship music a week.
• No more than 1100 calories a day.
• No fast food (this doesn't include subway).
• 1 Chapter a day of "The Purpose Driven Life".
• Write at least one great song.
• Be more focused at work.
• Forgive fully the things that I've been holding on my heart.
• Let go of the things I cannot change.
• Plant the Lords seed in at least one persons heart a day.
• Wake up early, be on time for everything!
• No cussing...
• Pick the playlist for my demo
• Be happy with me
• Be fulfilled in my relationship with God!

Join me if you'd like, tell me what you want to do over the next 40 days to build your relationship with God and yourself. I'll stand by you, motivate you in your journey. If you have any questions, suggestions, words of wisdom, motivation or comments please feel free to share! I look forward to hearing from you all soon...

GOD BLESS

Sincerely and Always with Love,
Britt Hosey

Where else can you find me?

WANT & NEED

Sometimes what you want and what you need just don’t coexist. I’m the kind of girl if I want something I go after it; I do what ever it takes to get it. I work hard, for everything I have in my life. Weather it be material items, or friends and family. I’ve realized that the person I became in the past four years of my life is not the person I want to be. I became this materialistic, dreamer. Nothing in my life was constant. I was always looking for the next best thing. I’m tired of wanting, and buying for me. It’s obviously getting me nowhere. I have this big heart and need to help others, to give back. I’ve been blessed and I want to help share that feeling with others. The past four years, I’ve focused on feeling secure nothing else. I stopped living for me, and doing the things that makes me happy. The past few months, I’ve been taking the steps to get back to me. It’s been a rocky but amazing road so far. It’s only going to get better from here. “No risk, No reward.” It’s time I stop focusing on tomorrow and start living for today. I will let nothing and no one hold me back. If you asked me a year ago, what I wanted I wouldn’t be able to tell you anything except to get married. I was blinded by society telling me that was the next step to realize that wasn’t what I wanted at all. I look back on that now, as I make a list of the many things I want to experience and I smile. Knowing I am strong enough to overcome my fears gives me this overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. I’m, finally living.

BRITT

Timeline

I always thought those individuals who said "It's to early to tell", "we'll just have to wait and see" were living by this invisible timeline. Like everything had to happen at a specific time and a specific place. What I didn't realize is that it was me living by a timeline. I've always been a then and now person. Everything had to happen at that specific moment. Whether it be a small trivial thing or a life changing thing. I've always skipped the journey to find the treasure. The problem with skipping the journey to find the treasure is you miss the little treasures along the path; the knowledge. The most important things in life are the things we learn, and the things we share with others. I've always had an idea of the person I wanted to be. I want to be a helper, a giver, a lover. Someone people can rely. A good friend. I want to be a strong a loyal christian. I want to have a relationship with God that people can see immediately when talking to me. I want to travel and see the world. The first thing that has to go is my then and now attitude, the attitude that makes me want to know the answers now. I'm coming to realize that, I truly don't want the answer now. It's like instant gratification. Yes, it makes you happy in that moment but when it's over you've lost so much more than you've gained. If you slow down and enjoy your path, your journey if you will then you'd realize that there is so much more than just the answer out there. Each step, each bump in the road there is something to be learned, a lesson that later in life will get you through something that may feel impossible to get through. I know that God has this great plan for me, I just have to slow down and let him show me the way. Today, I will slow down - I will smell the roses and I will smile. I will smile at every new person I meet. I will show each person just a little bit of who I am in hopes that they will do the same. I will grow as a person, and I will learn. I will find the knowledge in every single thing I do. I will find the lesson, and I will teach it to someone who needs it. From now on, I'm walking my path slowly with eyes wide open. When it hurts, I'll rely on those who are closest to me. I'll open up to them, and express the way I feel. I'll no longer skip the hard stuff to get to the easy stuff. It's a new and beautiful day. So I will leave you with this; 

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi 

Out with the old, In with the new

I find it exhilarating redoing my entire apartment. It gives me a since of self worth. I’m more than ready to look around my apartment and see, me in everything I own. The days pass, and my smile remains. I can’t help but remind myself how fantastic life is. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi. I will continue to remind myself of this as I travel my new journey. I will stop at nothing to live the life the good Lord so wishes for me to live. “I’ve never been this broken; I’ve got nothing left to give, so now I’m searching for salvation.” – Ron Pope. Growing up I always longed for this relationship with God but didn’t know where to find it. I now know; it’s not something you have to find. It’s something you have to live. It’s a choice you have to make. The choice is yours. I’m anxious to see where this road leads me, I can already tell it’s going to be an amazing and blessed ride. Here’s to new beginnings…