shaking arms and soap scum!

So it is Monday, and I got my first workout since last Monday.. I am happy to report that I didn't die but I didn't get to run either, that is tomorrow. The hubs is at a class tonight and I had to settle for a DVD workout!

Let see how far I get in typing, I worked out my little guns ( my arms) and as I type they are shaking like the little apps on a iphone or ipad right before you are ready to delete them! I was cleaning the house yesterday like I had planned to... per earlier blog and true to His nature the Lord revealed something to me.

First off, I cleaned the shower. You see this is normally my hubby's job but He was at church all day and I took it upon myself to take on this task. On the surface it didn't look so bad, but as I really got in there, there were spots where the soap had built up and hard water made it difficult with a regular sponge.

I had to breakout the stainless steal thingy and really put some elbow grease into. By the way where did elbow grease come from and is there a such thing as elbow grease? That's kinda gross actually.. Anyhow as I scrubbed the hard water and soap scum I couldn't help but think of my heart.

You see there is the everyday sin that is easy to get rid of. You know the "I ate poorly, loss Patience, etc." However, I realized that there is some sin in my heart that is like that soap scum that you cannot see on the surface. Things that I haven't truly surrendered to the Lord and things that need a little bit of elbow grease. As I scrubbed I prayed. I asked the Lord to help me with the things that I have been holding onto that is hindering me. Forgive me for being disobedient to somethings He has called me to do.

Asking Him to show me what needs to change in my life. I finished praying and near completion of my shower cleaning, I couldn't help just watching the water. I sat there in awe, watching the bubbles of the cleanser go down the drain. As the water continued to run eventually the water ran clear and there was no more sign of cleanser or the soap.

It was just a picture of how the Holy spirit comes in and cleans us with the living water. When I left that bathroom, my shower sparkled and my heart beamed. You have something in your heart that isn't right? Some kind of sin that needs to be scrubbed? Hey leave it at the drain!

Pledge Prayer update:

We are up to 188 hours!!!!

Arms still shaking :/

Moni

Runners high... Crash and Burn!

I was on a runners high on Monday and then I crashed and burned on Wednesday.. I got hit with this nasty bug that has left me with a sore throat and a bad chest cough.. But I press on to obtain the prize and my goal. I am wisely resting and will start running perhaps on Monday.

This weekend is a time of cleaning.. My house is turned upside down from the being busy. This weekend I solely intend to give my house and temple the attention that it needs. Some times we go and go and don't take the time to rest. Then it takes something to knock us down off our feet where it leaves no option to stop.

Oh be still my heart is hard for me. Do you ever feel that when your house is a mess you are mental jacked up? I do when my house is dirty and there are things all over it makes me feel like I get in a funk. I think this also goes along with my mind. When I am focused on everything else and my mind is not focused on the word and polluted with all other stuff other than what is important, the word, prayer etc. I am in a funk!

So this weekend I am taking time to regroup my temple (body) and my house! Also I am happy to report that we are up to 155 hours of pledge prayer!!! Woohoo what will happen when people pray? God knows and I look forward to seeing! Please continue and pass along to other to get them involved as well...

I appreciate it, they appreciate it! Love you..
Mon

When faith meets fitness, Prayer happens!!!

What happens when faith meets fitness? 90 hours of prayer thats what!!! Oh ye of little faith. I was so concerned about not hitting my 100 hour pledge goal and I am 10 hours away. I have some prayer warriors up in HERE!!! woot woot!

A friend asked me the other day why I was doing the pledge prayer thing or what prompted my heart. It was simple.... Jesus. I sit here behind the computer day in and day out and read the numerous request for prayer. Prayer for those that are going through horrific battles of cancer. They are children of friends, friends of friends, family to me, family to friends etc. They dont know each other but there hope is the same... A cure!

My hope is the same, my hope that one day EVERYONE I am running for can one day proclaim that they are in remission. I dont have much to offer only a desire to run and the willingness to use my legs as the Lords tool. I have to be honest, I wasnt sure what to expect or what the response was going to be, but I really wasnt concerned.

Because I am doing what God has called me to do. He knows my heart and He hears each and every prayer. He is the God that helps my tired legs run those extra miles and the same God that lifts the head of those suffering. I dont understand why a three year old little boy would have cancer, or a vibrant teen would be battling for her life. To me it doesnt make sense and I cannot comprehend it. But I do understand the God that I serve! I know that His ways and thought our not ours and one day we will see that our pain had a purpose.

If you are reading this and have already pledge I thank you from the intermost part of my heart. I really do appreciate the time you are taking to pray. If you havent pledged yet, and are reading this will you consider? Prayer is free and the best gift that you can give to someone. And if you dont want to do it publicly that is ok to, as long as you are praying. God knows!!!

And if you are not sure who I am running for please see my prior post! I have to tell you that I had the best run on monday morning, although it was hot, as I ran praying and thinking of my new purpose it was like I had new legs!

Love you and keep praying I know a miracle is waiting!

A new race!!! Operation Pledge Prayer!

As some of you may or may not know I am running the long beach marathon. In a earlier blog I announced that I would be running for a special cause. I was going to announce it as soon as I was to get details. Well truth is Gods will has changed my purpose.

Lately I have come to a realization that I am not a long distance runner. Truth be told, I am finding any runs longer than 4 miles is totally out of my comfort zone. I am NOT a runner I have never been but the desire God has put on my heart is so deep.

Today I am running with a great purpose. It is going to be the driving force in my training and what is going to make me cross the finish line on October 9th! I am asking for your help, I am asking you to pledge, only this time it is not monetary pledges I am asking for. I will be running for a few special people, who are battling, battling cancer which I call the new flu :(.

Im calling it Operation Pledge Prayer!

I am asking for you to pledge prayer. I am talking good ol on your knees prayer. I am asking you to pledge whatever time you have to solely dedicate that time to praying for those that I am running for.

Who I am running for:
Baby Noah Manuel Iglesias ( 3yr old) rare form of cancer ( he is now three but in this house we still refer to him as baby Noah
Elias Gonzales (6 years old) w/ Leukemia
Gracie Aroz- Cancer
Sheyanne- Breast Cancer
Cousin Sarah- Cancer

The Goal:
100 hours of prayer pledges

How to pledge:
It is simple, all you need to do is leave a comment here with the date and time you will pray.
Or you can Facebook me with your pledge at the following: http://www.facebook.com/#!/monipereyra

Simply leave me the following info: Your name, the time and date of your prayer time and how many hours or half hours etc. Please only sign up with what you are able to commit to. Perhaps you are going to do an hour for a day and are breaking it up, I just need to know your how many hours.

Whatever you give will be great, ten minutes, thirty minutes and hour etc.....

I will be periodically updating where we are with hours. My goal is to raise 100 hours at least by October 9th! I hope to share their stories within the next week or so for each person. I know some have a blog or a FB page. The truth is I only know two of them personally but my heart does. These are friends of friends, and at the end of the day it really doesn’t matter... I pray that you would sponsor me. I pray that you would take the time to really pray and if you say that you will, that you do.

Also if you can keep me in prayer as I continue to train so that I can complete my race and do it well!!! Also please share this link with family and friends and help me reach my goal...

Thank you & Love you all!!!

“Pray without ceasing in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”