Bloom Strong

“He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147‬:‭3‬ ‭TPT‬‬ “Even when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. He gives to them a brook of blessing filled from the rain of an outpouring.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭84‬:‭6‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Stuffed full in every way. We tend to over-consume without giving thanks. We are truly so blessed but still live with the fear of missing out or running out. Today we read Song of Song 2:14,15 and dive deep into how partner with the Lover of our souls to catch the troubling foxes that steal from our budding vineyard of love. The overfilling in our lives leaves hiding places for the foxes (unhealed wounds and unmet needs) to stay in our hearts. Stealing and ruining the fruit that is intended to grow. But how can we catch them? What does that look like? What is Gods proposal to us? “”What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For yours is the realm of heaven's kingdom. “What delight comes to you when you wait upon the Lord! For you will find what you long for. “What blessing comes to you when gentleness lives in you! For you will inherit the earth. “How enriched you are when you crave righteousness! For you will be satisfied. “How blessed you are when you demonstrate tender mercy! For tender mercy will be demonstrated to you. “What bliss you experience when your heart is pure! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God. “How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God. “How enriched you are when persecuted for doing what is right! For then you experience the realm of heaven's kingdom. “How blessed you are when people insult and persecute you and speak all kinds of cruel lies about you because of your love for me! So leap for joy—since your heavenly reward is great. For you are being rejected the same way the prophets were before you.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭12‬ ‭TPT‬‬ www.BloomStrongMinistries.org

Hi friends, I woke up with my heart hurting for striving birthed out of wounds or lies we believe about ourselves. I share a rather embarrassing story from my past that involves striving from a wound…. but I pray it's relatable! Some scripture suggestions to dive into and ask Holy Spirit for even more personal revelation on today would be…. Psalm 139:5-12, Matthew 11:28, Romans 8:10-14 Galatians 5:1, 22-23,

God impressed upon my heart to put this message out, to prepare the hearts of women to stand in the truth and purity of the Lords heart as they step and steward what they've been given walking into 2023. I pray that this episode can be saved, re-listened to, and a helpful tool when you feel fear or control, consuming your thoughts, mind or motives. Heard Held Healed Journal: Take your thoughts captive, bring them to the Father, and let him heal your heart. https://a.co/d/1lVtQDG

God has been so faithful, to show me His love and His compassion over the last few years in my own life. I used to be constantly in striving mode. Some would call it a “goal digger”. I was always preaching about forming new habits and routines, only to find myself going in and out, stumbling and struggling to sustain the “new formed habits” I was clinging to for a short lived period of time. We are so afraid to look weak, afraid to ask for help, afraid to need people to surround us. But God will go to to great lengths to reveal himself to us, through the struggles and short comings we face. To show us that all along he's been trying to nudge us back into his arms and heal our broken hearts. “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

We were SO blessed by Kaylee Tomtan of @altogetherlovely_co to share all of the goodness that the Lord has given her to overflow onto womens hearts. She has the heart of a true shepherd and intentionality to guard the hearts entrusted to her. Here is a quote from her heart to ours. “When you go into a friendship with the mentality and heart posture of “I'm going to protect this”, we then intentionally make better decisions.” Our goal should always be to lead others to what's better.” We hope that this episode blesses your life and deepens and enriches your friendships and brings so much glory to our Heavenly Father.

In today's podcast, Elizabeth shares some of the truths that the Lord has revealed to her about taking care of our temple, how it moves God‘s heart, and how it helps facilitate a peaceful, quiet atmosphere in our souls, where we can hear from the Lord and commune with Him. He has good and beautiful love gifts for us to receive that keep us happy and healthy. “Beauty Treatments” straight from His heart to ours. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more.

We were blessed with a special guest to help encourage us and talk about how to keep parenting fun! Bronwyn is joining us to share her wisdom and knowledge on how to keep parenting fun while keeping Christ and discipleship at the center of our hearts and mission. Thank you Bronwyn for taking time to pour into our hearts and into anyone who listens later! Here is Bronwyn's personal Instagram page: https://instagram.com/bronwyne19?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=. To partner with our ministry go to: www.bloomstrongministries.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Annie sits down with Elizabeth as she discusses what God has shown and done in Elizabeth's heart that invites a freedom and fullness and new way, different from the fitness industry when it comes to the body and how good it really is, all the time. We hope you are blessed and encouraged. You can reach us at www.bloomstrongministries.org

Annie sits down with Elizabeth as she discusses what God has shown and done in Elizabeth's heart that invites a freedom and fullness and new way, different from the fitness industry when it comes to the body and how good it really is, all the time. We hope you are blessed and encouraged. You can reach us at www.bloomstrongministries.org

Annie sits down with Elizabeth as she discusses what God has shown and done in Elizabeth's heart that invites a freedom and fullness and new way, different from the fitness industry when it comes to the body and how good it really is, all the time. We hope you are blessed and encouraged. You can reach us at www.bloomstrongministries.org

Join us in this beautiful discussion with Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free from Body Shame.

On this episode of the Bloom Strong podcast, we were honored to have Juliette Marhofer Dugger join us to dive in deep and go over the importance of tending to our souls. She has years of experience working with women on the restoration of their souls. She has been a huge blessing to both Annie and Elizabeth in their own healing and growth processes over the last 5 years and is currently in the process of releasing her first book. Follow her on Instagram @juliettemarhoferdugger or check out her website www.wildwellcompany.com https://linktr.ee/juliettemarhoferdugger

Bloom Strong is entering it's 3rd year and there is so much to praise for what has blossomed in this time together and all the buds we see this year that God is maturing and growing in Bloom Strong is something to get exited about! We promise you this is the year you won't want to miss. Watch Annie and Elizabeth recap on the goodness of God and all he has done and is doing in our community of Bloom. Email us at bloomstrongministries@gmail.com to get connected today

We were so honored to have Ann Wilson of Family Life Today meet with us ladies over at Bloom Strong to share on motherhood. This is a podcast you DO NOT want to miss! We were immensely blessed by it and we know you will be too.

“But he answered, 'Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.' Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:12-13‬ — Join Bloom Strong @ www.bloomstrongministries.com

Parenting Week 1. If you like this episode and want to partner with Bloom Strong monthly or come along side us each week. Connect with us @ bloomstrongministries.org

We love meeting you each week and we have a couple questions on our heart that we want to hear from you what your answer would be!. ——— Also we are now a nonprofit! Check out ways you can partner with us @ bloomstrongministries.org

Wake up with Elizabeth and Annie every Wednesday at 630am (pst) LIVE on Instagram to plug in and say hello! Or catch us here later.

Join us here and every Wednesday morning at 630am (pacific) live on Instagram to share Gods word and fellowship with Annie and Elizabeth.

Annie and Elizabeth talk about the days it is hard to be motivated and hard to be ok with taking that and going to the well of being still to be filled so in return we can get up and do what we know we can and want to do. Why does it take us so long to be ok with going to rest and be still so in return we can be filled? ————— Become a Bloom Strong member for 14 days FREE https://ladiescommittofit.wixsite.com/website/plans-pricing ————— text “bloom” to 520-600-7588 to always be in the know with all the good things we are doing and sharing in Bloom Strong.

“When we choose to stand in unforgiveness we are saying yeah maybe God can forgive them but I can’t, which means you think your standards are above Gods standards...” so unforgiveness is foolish and dividing and we talk about our reactions, the effect and what kind of friend we really want to be in the midst of conflict or hurt. ————————https://ladiescommittofit.wixsite.com/website/plans-pricing

Elizabeth and Annie join together for this episode of how to know when we have moved away from the covering of the only one who can fulfill our hearts and bolden our confidence by staying rooted in who we are and being fed from the only food that sustains. Try your 14 day free trial with Bloom Strong Academy https://ladiescommittofit.wixsite.com/website/plans-pricing

We are excited for season two with you and we are here to chat weekly with you! If you want to join us in person or be included in all we are doing weekly or monthly you can text “bloom” to 520-600-7588. Thank you for joining us each week and we hope you are encouraged with today’s podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we talk about Ephesians 4:30, how not to grieve the Holy Spirit. I never understood it in this way until recently and it broke my heart how often I break His. However I know, this information and knowledge will be applied diligently to those who love Him and desire to honor Him. - Elizabeth. www.bloom-strong.com

This is an invitation to YOU to join us for a ladies virtual book study starting Monday Dec 6th, 2020 for 6 weeks with the book “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers and why we are so excited to share this time with you! The link to join the group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/781361129104912/?ref=share. Grab your book on Amazon now and be ready to join us 7pm (PST) to gather and grow deeper in love.

We all have gifts and strengths. We all have things we are called to fight for. We have more things in common than not. Opinions and values that are different do not have to cause division. We challenge you to love anyway. Respond to the good in people rather than the offense that flares up in your heart. Unite by connecting. Love Anyway.

“I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23

You are not just a body! So it is time to stop only living as if your body is all that you are ... and start operating from the fullness of who you are inside-out!

In this season in the BLOOM STRONG Community, we are so thankful, grateful and excited to share what God has faithfully delivered to us through HIM. As most of you know, we have been committed to learning, growing and applying whatever we can about food freedom and looking for a bridge to connect spiritual growth with physical health, balance and fullness. In this episode, we discuss the most common concerns we hear from women today pertaining to the consistency and sustainability in their spiritual walk, stewardship of their physical health, and share the biggest breakthroughs that God has most recently spoken to our hearts that ARE wrapped in a promise of freedom for his daughters.

It’s the first day of fall! And as the old ways fall away a renewed vision and way can transform in it’s place— if you are up for the challenge.

You are worth preparing for.... He is preparing a room for you! Are you preparing daily to abide in Him? When we search, stir, and look anxiously for short term approval or comfort, that is when we submit to the doubt filled lies from the enemy. Our job is to stay in trust, in surrender and in perfect love.

During this time of quarantine, a lot of us are doing our best to homeschool and make the most out of this quality time with our children. Have you been thinking about sticking with it? About what it’s like to homeschool? Today we hear first hand from Lauren Church who has a huge heart to helping moms get started on their journey. We hope this blesses you!

God has ever so sweetly been loving on Linda over the last few months. He has been able to shine through her to encourage and affirm us in Bloom Strong as we keep stepping toward the call and mission. Linda is a Legacy Leader, and absolutely in love with Jesus. She has a humble, teachable, beautiful spirit that models Jesus and we are all blessed by her.

Listen in as Elizabeth shares her journey as a single mom, feeling like the weight of the world was on her shoulders, getting heavier by the minute, making it nearly impossible for her to rest and enjoy the goodness before her. She will share what God had to say about that, what has changed and how to lay down what isn’t yours to carry so that you don’t have to feel pressed, crushed, and depleted at the end of each day.

How will you choose to face the storm of COVID-19? Find out why we are “excited” as we move through this pandemic into the chaos of the unknown, and how we choose to cast love into a world of fear and fret.

“It’s important to know even when you are in your darkest time, you still have worth. And people still see you are worthy even if you don’t see it yourself.” The light is there, within you; you just have to find the switch and switch it on.

Do you ever feel like you are always lacking? Lacking the time to do what you need to do; the item that you need to have to finally feel complete, the knowledge or following to be able to start walking in purpose? — Have you ever thought to ask am I lacking? Or did someone or something gave me believe I am? It is quite possibly you have just believed the lie that your life can only begin when it finally hits a certain point or you obtain this certain thing. Ask yourself, What really is that thing you actually need and desire? You may be surprised to find out it isn’t what you thought.

Are you curious to know who God is or maybe you just feel ready to move out of a place you are not finding the fruit of your hearts desire? Listen with us as we hear Crystal’s story that could very easily be yours or a friend who is seeking or crying out to be rescued but maybe have no idea where to start, that is until the one who knows you most sends you exactly what or who you need.

Why do so many people quit? They are so excited in the beginning! They love the idea of transformation, new beginnings and creating new things.... but when it comes down to it, many of us will go around the same lonely mountain time and time again. The missing steps to true transformation is what we will discuss today.

When you are ready to lay down who you no longer want to be or be tempted with anymore — you are fasting the old ways to clean out and make room for a new creation, understanding and strength.

“Like when you are working out; the breakdown of muscle fibers create more muscle, so pressing into that pain actually strengthens you and when you get strong, you are ready and more capable to protect yourself from future injury and pain; so it sets you up with a better foundation.”

God wastes nothing; he is always there to pick you up when you have fallen down and to help you pick up the pieces of your heart that crumbled in the process. He is The restorer of making broken things new and beautiful. When you trust him to help you; where you are is no longer where you stay but how you created beauty from ashes. This is the hope for you or another, to know you have the same access and father holding his hand out for you to grab onto and stand back up.

We are two days away from the new year, but your life is now. Are you living a life you want to leave for others to remember you by? If not now, When? If not this, What?

This is a story of God’s pursuant heart for his beloved daughter, because she matters and so do you. When you grab that rope of hope and decide this time you won’t let go; when you get around people who will champion you to go higher, no matter how low you are because they see you the way God does — miracles and dreams do come true.

Before you reach a goal or produce good fruit, you first have to believe in what you can’t yet see. That’s Faith. Next, you have to keep showing up to water the ground even when nothing seems to be breaking through. That’s Intention. What you believe and how you take action determines your outcome.

If you feel a stirring in your heart or like, “I feel I have a had a season of things being stripped away, I feel broken, defeated or just tired of feeling this way.” Then the time is NOW for you to heighten your awareness, learn how to believe the truth of who you are, and walk it out every single day to claim victory in of your goals and life.

Do you ever catch yourself saying? I’m not happy... I hate feeling like this... I don’t know what else to do...? Take a walk with us, The Ladies of Commit to FIT.