Getting Specific — & Sharing My Food Blog! 😱

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In the last seven days, I will have been on four different airplanes. Yep. Two trips between Ohio and NYC. Three shoots. One important audition. And all in the same week.


Back about, ten months ago, when my mom had her stroke, I became quite the prayer aficionado. My prayer life was on fire. Admittedly, not so ablaze now, but back then, I had drawn so close to God. Because really, that was the only place I had to turn. I was scared, angry, anxious, exhausted, emotionally depleted, and boy did I let Him have it.

At the top of my prayer list was obviously, my mom’s stroke recovery, and my family. But there was also something else, that selfishly, I was praying for.

An oddly specific request.

I prayed that I would be able to find a way to build a life that would allow me to live in both NYC and Ohio.

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And sitting on that fourth plane this week, I realized that God, had listened. To the “T.” He had answered my specific prayer.

Now, whether or not I’m supposed to live in limbo like this forever is another story, but at least for now, it’s coming to fruition. And I trust that God is going to direct my path going forward.

But the point is, I got specific.

I mean, honestly, I felt a little high maintenance and demanding praying for such a specific personal thing, but I figured, God could handle it. And He could do with it what He wanted.


But I asked. Specifically.

Ever since I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, and have had to adopt a strict gluten/grain free diet to stay in remission, I’ve definitely had to learn how to ask for what I want. Going to restaurants with a laundry list of dietary restrictions has caused me to really master the art of specificity.

Hold the rice and extra avocado. No tortilla, sub fresh tomatoes.

You don’t get what you don’t ask for.

And coming on my sixth anniversary of my therapeutic way of eating, I guess my knack for giving specific direction has seeped into my prayer life.

I’m realizing now, that God loves to give us what we want. Sure, not always, but like any good father, He likes to delight us. He like to give His children good gifts.

So I guess this is me saying, thank you, and also challenging myself and you to really get specific. No more of the general intercessions that I am so guilty of uttering without even much hutzpah behind it…God bless mama, and papa and brother and blah blah blah. How do I want Him to bless these people? Specifically? God’s creative, but every good director likes to also hear the ideas of his actors, and take their vision into consideration.

So speak up.

And one last thing. That’s kind of exciting.

I’ve really been praying about what to do about this blog. This safe little space that’s become my cozy little corner of the internet. And I’ve realized that it’s gotten a little. too. comfortable.

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So it’s time to shake things up.

So consider this a truth bomb:

I think I have mentioned before, but during my Ulcerative Colitis flare, I was on bedrest for an entire year.


After my body rejected every medication, I adopted a therapeutic way of eating that healed my body of the disease. During which, I started a recipe blog, documenting my 250 original therapeutic recipes, which ended up becoming a cookbook. And during its heyday, that blog was getting around 30,000 hits a month. But I’ve never shared it on here because, well, who I am is all over that thing.

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But I’ve decided to share it now

I’ve honestly wanted to for a long time, because that year, cooking for myself, and learning how to eat was so pivotal in my recovery -not just from my ulcerative colitis – but perhaps most importantly, from the lingering traces of my anorexia. In the couple years after inpatient, my relationship with food was never normal. I was either restricting and bingeing, or only eating one meal a day, or killing my body with olympic-caliber workouts. It was not good.

But all that changed when I had to give up exercise cold turkey on bedrest, and truly began eating three meals a day.
And so why wouldn’t I share specifically what helped me kick my eating disorder out of my life once and for all?

Specifics, right?

So starting next week, I’m going be adding a third publishing day to the schedule. Right now it’s Monday/Thursday nights. Which will stay exactly as is.

But now, Wednesday will become “Whip It Up Wednesday” or perhaps “What I Ate Wednesday” (I’m still working on the name, and am open to suggestions!) where I will share one of my recipes that you see me post on Instagram all the time.


And I hope you’re as excited as I am.

And if you’re really curious, you can check out my other site or cookbook too 🙂 haha

Alright people. Here’s to a specific week!

 

AND one other thing. As I mentioned, my prayer life has taken a hit lately. I don’t know if it’s the busyness, or the unsettled feeling in my heart, but I’ve decided that it’s time I make a change. So also starting next week, I’m going to begin a new segment on Patreon where every day, I’m going to highlight a bible verse and share a reflection on it. So if your prayer life could use a little fire under its keister, then I invite you to join me over there too. 🙂

OK folks. That’s it from me. Time to go unpack!

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172 thoughts on “Getting Specific — & Sharing My Food Blog! 😱”

  1. Sweet, sweet, beautybeyondbones, you are a treasure. Thank you for faithfully ‘liking’ my blog when I had almost no readers. I love yours and pray the Father continues to use it and you greatly to encourage and motivate His people. Blessings!

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  2. As a blogger with very few followers, I’ve really appreciated the ‘likes’ you’ve sent my way, and wanted to learn more about you. What a life, what a gift you are. I love seeing how God is using your story to help heal others. God bless you and the work of your hands! xox

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  3. Great blog post, I know exactly how it feels to be on a g-f diet – it is H. A. R. D. when you see a krispy kreme donut and your gluten intolerant, hahaha! Can’t wait for the recipes, and a good thing to take that rejuvenates your body is “bovine colostrum” powder – it has really helped me and it is believed to have sealed leaky gut, intolerances, etc.! God bless, Arnya xx

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    1. thanks so much! i know – it is hard for sure 🙂 I hope these recipes prove to be helpful for you! and wow how interesting – thanks for passing that info along! Hugs and love xox

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  4. This post reminds me very much of something my grandfather used to say – “G-d helps those who help themselves.” I believe through “specific” prayer, you not only asked G-d for these things, but asked yourself as well. And then through hard work and determination, and the strength of your faith, you made these things happen. G-d helped you help yourself. As always, thank you for sharing your story. ❌⭕️❌⭕️

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    1. Thanks so much friend. I️ think there’s really something to that – God does help those who help themselves. Hugs and love xox

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  5. Continue staying strong, my sister in Christ! You are an inspiration to all of us that needs to stay and be uplifted. Everything that you, and your family, are currently going through and have made it through is nothing but a Testimony of the heart and the Spirit.

    Whenever we have to change up anything in our lives truly means that God is working in our lives and is only helping and blessing us in the process. So sorry to hear of you having ulcerative colitis. No condition is fun to have, but what I love watching you do is overcoming any life challenges in your life and going on adventures and enjoying yourself. You have no idea how much you have empowered me to do the same. Here I am living with MS and I just felt like giving up on doing anything, but you… my dear… are a strong angel in disguise. You are a brave fighter and you keep on adventuring; both you and your mom.

    Thank you for giving me that push I needed! 🙂 Many hugs and kisses. xoxo 😉

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    1. Thank you so much Shakiya! I️ really appreciate you sharing your story. You are an angel in disguise too:) I️ am so touched by your kindness. Thanks again. Hugs and love xox

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  6. Sending you more hugs and love for all the wonderful that you are and the wonderful things you do that really show how much God Blesses us every day through the good times and the hard times. You are an inspiration for all!! xoxoxo

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  8. Its quite inspiring post and there is no doubt that u will keep inspiring us with your works. thank you for the wonderful post..

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  9. I am definitely looking forward to seeing some of your recipes! I follow you in Instagram and it never looks like a restricted diet on there!

    As for your prayer life, I think it’s probably more active than you think. It may not always be specific, but sometimes just spending that few minutes alone with God each day can make a world of difference. I will definitely be praying for you to feel more inspired by your prayer life though! God knows what you need and he also knows that even though you don’t feel like you’ve prayed with enough fervor, he’s obviously been on your mind!

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    1. Thanks friend! Yeah I’ve definitely had to learn to be creative in my food preparation. Thanks for your prayers and for this great advice! Hugs and love xox

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  12. Not that I want to make you comfortable with less (because there is always so so much more for anyone who desires to dive deeper) but perhaps you can take comfort in the reminder that the Christian ‘evolution’ if you will, goes like this: YHWH created man in YHWH’s image and likeness. God was as close as our skin. We turned away but Father pursued us and continually desired to continue to be as close as our skin, ultimately leading to Jesus in our skin, dying for us. I know, you’ve heard it before (: but the reality that goes so often undermined by religious culture, is that Father has always been as close as our skin–and closer–actions aside. And when you accepted Jesus you might have invited him into your life but he was already there in and around you because your life has always been hidden in him since the cross; choosing him only gave you a reason to begin noticing him in you all along (:

    All that to say, when you notice your prayer life slump…don’t neglect the mundane. Because every thought you think to yourself, boom, you’re actually thinking it to Jesus. Christ-in-me-the-hope-of-glory, I in him and he in I, in Him you live and breath and have your being and in you he lives and moves and has his being (: I mentioned I was in this kind of re-defining stage and this has been part of it for a long time, but particularly now, the realization that the thoughts I think have value to Jesus. You don’t have to kneel at the foot of your bed and fold your hands and bow your head to ‘pray’ three times a day because every moment waking or sleeping you are in him and every moment you are aware of that fact is a little prayer (:

    And on being specific… you know, I feel like Father is most fond of providing in the specifics, hearing our personal hearts instead of generics. Awesome! (: (:

    Anyway (:

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    1. Thank you for this awesome perspective, Carson. you’re so right – He is within my heart and my thoughts go to Him. that’s so powerful to think about. and i am humbled by that fact. you always know just what to say to motivate and encourage! thank you friend! have a great night! hugs x

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  13. Love Carson’s commentary. It’s the very essence of “pray without ceasing” when we transform our prayer life from not only spending dedicated quiet time with Him but walking and talking with Him moment by moment.

    That is when we lean into ‘walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh’ as we let Jesus be a part of EVERYTHING we do…in all our trips and busyness!

    Looking forward to the Wednesday cooking blogs. I stated a similar dietry change 2 years ago when Holy Spirit revealed after many years what my condition was…and after numerous tests if all kinds -Hiradenitus Supravita. So thankful that I no-longer suffer from the condition since I changed my diet and lifestyle…stress is such a killer. Not how Father intended us to live.

    Anyway, love your blogs, and your authenticity.
    F x

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    1. Thank you so much for your thoughts! You’re so right. We’ve got to let Him be part of absolutely everything! Hugs and love xox

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  14. Last month I finished reading the book of Job. I realized how self righteous Job’s friends were; and then the Lord showed me how much like them I am. How quick I am to judge others based on their circumstances, instead of loving them

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  15. Hi there it’s been so long since I’ve read your posts. I’ve got a lot to catch up on, I hope you’re well and I’ll make sure I look up your foodie blog ☺️

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