Being Made Conformable

Clay In the Potter's Hand — *How malleable are you?*

No, that wasn’t a typo. This post is definitely NOT about being made comfortable!

Sometimes when we know a person on a surface level and they wanna bring us into closer relationship, they may show us a scar or wound we’ve never seen before, or that we’re unaware they even had.

While some of these are grimace-worthy and might catch us off-guard (did I really need to see that?!), it does connect us on another level.

They’re inviting us to know them in a way most folks don’t and aren’t privy to.

Because it’s challenging to know something or someone intimately without firsthand knowledge or fellowship.

This #HolyWeek, let us be intentional about committing to know Christ more – as the Amplified Bible puts it in Philippians 3:10, “experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely.”

In this way, we are “being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death.”

Whew.

I’m beginning to comprehend the weightiness of drinking of the same cup as Christ – and the depth of His great love that was demonstrated through His sacrifice (Matthew 20:22, Mark 10:39).

Blessings as we enter Holy Week with open hearts, Kayren

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”

(Philippians 3:10, KJV)

“And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];”

(Philippians 3:10, AMP)

Choosing Better

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Truth is one size fits all — *I’ll say it again for those in the back…*

My previous healthy choices don’t give me a license to transgress and make unwise decisions today.

#RealTalk from the gal who posted a salad pic earlier this week.

Those fleeting “livin’ in the moment so throw caution to the wind with careless abandon” choices show up later.

Trust me…I know.

There’s also an impact to those walking with me, and those coming after me.

No excuses…I’ve gotta choose better and build consistency.

Cuz I know better. And I like the results of choosing better.

Blessings, Kayren

p.s. How about you? Drop a healthy tip that’s helped you stay on track in the comments…there’s strength in accountability.

“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”

(Deuteronomy 30:19)

Fun Size or Farce?

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Fun Fact: Eating 8 “fun size” pieces of candy in one day WILL NOT equate to ME being a fun size. 😬

Marketing can be really sneaky. And downright misleading.

Alas…I even walked after work.

Then I was super-tired during a late-night work session, and my resistance was low. It was a crime of opportunity and I kept going back to the pantry.

And just because somebody else can do it and it looks like they’re “getting away with it,” don’t be deceived.

At least that’s the admonition I’m giving myself.

I know the truth about the wages of sin…so why would I willfully PAY for those results?

Why indeed…

“21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(Romans 6:21-23)

Living for the Likes

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As a recovering people-pleaser, I can admit that it feels good to be affirmed, accepted, and appreciated.

And as a maturing woman, I’ve learned that GETTING affirmation, approval, and acceptance cannot be my motivation.

It’s too fleeting. People are too fickle.

And there’s more to life than what other people think of me – which is certainly prone to shift at any given moment.

So what’s the solution? There’s no quick fix, but trusting God and resting in HIS Word (and what He’s already said about me) is the starting point.

Meditating in His Word night and day.

Remembering that He changes not and loves me with an everlasting love.

So “like, share, and subscribe” if you choose (I appreciate it and enjoy connecting with like-minded folks).

But if you don’t, I cannot and will not let that shake me.

‘Cuz living for the likes of another imperfect and fallible human is no way to live the abundant life.

Blessings, Kayren

“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”

(Ephesians 1:3-6)

When Auto-Pilot is a Benefit

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I thought I wanted to go out to dinner after a long workday (and facing a longer workNIGHT). I didn’t have time for it, but my mind reasoned that I deserved it for working so hard, and wouldn’t it be lovely to be served…? 🤔

This happened instead…

Without thinking, I pulled out the zucchini from my last grocery trip, sliced and seasoned it, and popped it in the oven.

Then I boiled some eggs to jazz up my spinach salad.

Finally, I sliced the chicken breast lovingly grilled by my wonderful hubby on the weekend.

Preparation works. 🌟💯🎉

Fancy glam meal? Not really.

Healthy and balanced? Absolutely. #Win

I literally hacked my own midweek tiredness with weekend planning that gave me healthy meal ingredients at my fingertips.

Go Jesus!💪🏽😇🙌🏽 He knew I didn’t need to eat something I didn’t even have energy to work off. #Provision #BuildHealthyHabits #MoreHearts

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

(I Corinthians 10:13)

ICYMI: One Year Later REPLAY

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Because I LOVE to share good gifts, here’s the replay link – I pray it blesses your soul, cuz I certainly had a blast reflecting on where God has brought me from in just one year!

One year ago, I was recovering from major surgery. Check out my One Year Later Virtual Celebration for timely encouragement…trouble don’t last always!

Blessings, Kayren

“…how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?”

(Matthew 7:11b)

One Year Later Virtual Celebration is HERE 4/1/25!

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Reflecting that one year ago today I was recovering from a hysterectomy. I’m grateful for the journey (yes, I tested out the healing power of chocolate…God is greater – AND calorie-free! LOL) and wanted to share my gratitude with those who could use some encouragement.

I hope you’ll join my One Year Later Virtual Celebration at 7pm ET on Tuesday, 4/1/25…no foolin’! #MoreHearts

Live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@kayrencathcart

Blessings, Kayren 👍

Apply DAILY

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Consistency and discipline yield solid results.

Intermittent application yields spotty and questionable results.

Can you believe I got all of that lesson outta just skipping a day of moisturizer? 😁

In addition to skincare routines, this principle is applicable (pun intended) to many other areas of life.

Pretty simple. But not always easy.

Build systems that support you succeeding. Accountability helps.

I’m here for it and upping my game. How about you?

Let’s get focused, finish the week strong, and keep progressing…

Abundant blessings, Kayren

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”

(John 9:4)

“13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.”

(I Corinthians 3:13-14)

In Good Company

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Has someone poured wisdom into you? Make sure there’s a good ROI (return on investment) so their labor is not in vain.

I’m realizing that my current season is about discipline and obedience – and accountability helps with maintaining consistency. Trust me when I tell you that I’ve tried to get around the discipline thing – to no avail.

But this time, I’m buckling down and just doing the thang because I wanna pass this test. No need for me to look like a 12th grader sitting in a 2nd grader’s chair. If I’m stuck at this point, I’ve gotta look at the person in the mirror and assess my own impact on my current state. Ouchie, but true.

“14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.”

(Philippians 2:14-16)

The Course of Natural Things

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Give yourself time — *Have patience in the process…*

The song 🎵 “the wise man built his house upon a rock…and the rains came tumbling down” came to mind as I awakened to morning rain.

Builders are working on a new construction right behind us and just started erecting beams earlier in the month; I wondered if I’d see any building materials fly by.

Amazingly enough, by midday, the storm had blown over and the construction workers were back at it.

Storms continue to blow in our lives. The important thing to remember is that we are never alone.

“In times like these…Be very sure your anchor holds & grips the Solid Rock” 🎵

#ItCameToPass #StormsDontLastAlways

“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”

(Gen. 8:22)

Kayren Cathcart's Blog

Observations on daily life and inspiration for spiritual growth…

obedience

Being Made Conformable

Choosing Better

Fun Size or Farce?

Living for the Likes

When Auto-Pilot is a Benefit

ICYMI: One Year Later REPLAY

One Year Later Virtual Celebration is HERE 4/1/25!

Apply DAILY

In Good Company

The Course of Natural Things