Choosing Joy | Karen Odell

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Hey Everyone! Well, I still don’t know what day it is. My life as a homeschool mom is almost over. …

Hello Happiness It’s me, Karen

o you ever wish you were one of those people who was happy ALL – THE – TIME? You know who I’m talking about. The women who are the life of the party. Their faces glow with Joy. Laughing. They are the ones everyone wants to be around? www.karenodell.com

Choosing Joy

25 Days of Choosing Joy ~Day 12~ Joy Stealer=Pain

Can you believe it is only 12 days until Christmas?! Every year we are so surprised when time goes by …

Choosing Joy

25 Days of Choosing Joy ~ Day 11 ~ Joy Stealer = Time

Hey Everyone ~ To go along with yesterdays Joy Steeler our to-do list today I want to talk about the …

Choosing Joy

Joy Stealers Day 10 ~ To-Do List+ I have a Confession + Christmas tree

Hey Everyone! It is day 10 of our 25 Days of Choosing Joy and today we are talking about things …

Choosing Joy

What is Stealing Your Joy? + Early Christmas present + My favorite Quote This Week

It is so much easier to look for and give Joy when life seems to be going our way, but …

Choosing Joy

How to Choose Joy Day 8 + Joy vs. Happiness + Glimpses of Christmas

Hey Everyone! I pray you have been so incredibly blessed this week and have found some of my ways of …

Choosing Joy

How to Choose Joy Day 7 / Put It On

Every morning when I wake up I put on my pants, sweater and slippers and head downstairs to the coffee …

Choosing Joy

How to Start your Day with Joy ~ Day 6 ~ Mercy

What happens if after you Worship, Laugh more, Give to others and look around at your blessings you are still …

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#blackouttuesday⚫️ I believe in equality and I am heartbroken over the racial injustice our country is enduring. I stand in solidarity with my black brothers and sisters in Christ and I am praying for our nation and the families that have been directly affected during this time.

#jesusistheanswer #godslove #onlybelieve #shereadstruth #propelwomen #shespeaks #shespeakstruth

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🌟Never Give Up🌟

When my mind is flooded with thoughts of wanting to give up, steer my eyes and in turn my heart back to You. You are the one and only constant in my life.
🤍Steadfast.
🤍Unwavering.
🤍Faithful Father.
The One I anchor myself to.

I confess I am tossed by the wind and waves, but in your love you will never allow me to be consumed.
I am wrapped in your strong peaceful arms of protection. Doubt, not fear, is my biggest enemy. The biggest attack against my believe and trust in you it’s time, followed by doubt. As the days, months and even years pass with what seems to be on answered prayers my heart grows weary. 1 Thessalonians 3:13.

but your word instructs (teaches me) in Galatians 6:9. let us not get tired of doing good, or we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up!! #nevergiveup #wreathandrobe #womanoffaith #shespeakstruth #shespeaks #propelwomen #sheisbold #christianblogger #bloggerofinstagram #lifewaywomen #proverbs31ministries #proverbs31woman
Thank you @wreathandrobe for this “T” that I can wear as my reminder ❤️

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🌟NEW BLOG POST🌟

The last 18 months God has been speaking to me about being anchored in Him. Learning how to really trust Him and His promises. To keep my focus on Him and not the wind and the waves.
Surrender?
How do I do that?
What does that look like?
Enter “Jesus over everything”.... The answer I have been looking for. The words I need to hear right now. Simple instructions and steps on how to put God first. In order for me to feel free. Experience God’s peace in the midst of the hard season we are in; I have to put Jesus over everything!
Every emotion.
The fear.
The need to control.
The diagnosis.

Jesus must be over it all.
@lisawhittle Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I adore you 💜

Read my latest blog post at www.karenodell.com for more.
Link in bio.

#jesusovereverything #shereadstruth #propelwomen #christianbloggers #sheisbold #holyhustle #jesusgirl #freedominchrist #faith #lifewaywomen #proverbs31woman #faithjourney

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🌟Finally🌟

Warm weather runs are here!
This is my public service announcement... 🤍Keep your own pace.
🤍Stay in your own lane
🤍Stop comparing your run/race to everyone else.
🤍Enjoy the run

#runnersofinstagram #monitorthebeat #propelwomen #youdoyou #jesusisenough #morethanenough #livinglifeinthemiddle

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I used to think that asking why was dangerous. Kept me focusing in the wrong direction. Which I have to still agree with both of those statements.

Sort of.

when I began to ask why a few weeks ago something amazing happened. As i journaled my questions and fears for the future I met my “WHO” in that place.

Jesus.

To read more and get a free copy of a “Prayer for my Why” click the link in my bio or go to www.karenodell.com

#findingjesus #propelwomen #shereadstruth #jesusgirl #christianblogger #faithoverfear #womenoffaith #givemejesus #proverbs31 #lifewaywomen #glioblastomamultiforme #shespeakstruth #joycemeyerministries #findingstrength

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“My Grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak, I sense more deeply the MIGHTY POWER of Christ living in me!
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 🤍 your weakness becomes a portal to God’s power. 🤍when you feel weak, lean into it.. it is there that you will FIND GOD!
#weakmadestrong #propelwomen #shespeakstruth #shereadstruth #proverbs31woman #christianblogger #runningforjesus #faithgirl #survivingbraincancer
#monitorthebeat #goodnessofgod #lifewaywomen #bloggermom #runningismytherapy

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❤️ I love these four humans with all my heart. And today I celebrate Mother’s Day because of them.
My day may not be filled with cards gifts and flowers this year, but my house is full of laughter from my girls, the best hug from my teenage boy and walks with our little “unexpected” blessing.
Gifts come in many forms . And today they have filled my heart. 💛💛💛💛

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Happy Sunday Friends. If you are feeling fearful, longing to feel safe and secure, this is my go-to prayer. You can download it by going to my website www.karenodell.com in my latest post. (Link is also in my bio)
Praying you feel safe and loved today 💜

#faithoverfear #proverbs31ministries #propelwomen #youarefree #shereadstruth #shespeaks #givemejesus #madeformore #womenoffaith #mentalhealth #lifewaywomen #faithfuel

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You DO NOT need to be a “better” version of you!
Just lean into Jesus and become all that HE created you to be. 💜

#jesusgirl #propelwomen #jesusovereverything #womenempoweringwomen #proverbs31ministries #christianblogger #shespeakstruth #faithgirl #breastimplantillness #motherrunner

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I shared this post one year ago today when my husband was in the hospital for a serious allergic reaction to chemotherapy Meds.
(Diagnosed with brain cancer 1/9/19)
God has been with us through every hill and valley this past year. He has never left our sides.
Has it been hard? YES!
Has it been scary? YES!
Has it been amazing? YES!
There have been many tears and moments of doubt and fear but through it all God has never left us. He keeps showing up in big and small ways.
It has been amazingly beautiful to draw closer to my God. Get to know Him and His word in a whole new way.
His promises are true🌈
Amazing things are happening here!

Post from February 2019👇🏻👇🏻 Sometimes we can find ourselves in a place we never thought we would be.
And in those moments God shows up with hidden messages.
💜some big and some small 💜even a love note on the side of a cup letting you know He is with you 💜He is working 💜and it’s all gonna be okay. “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ #unexpectedblessings #godisonthemove #madeformore
#braintumor #propelwomen #shereadstruth #proverbs31ministries #proverbs31woman #shespeaks #godisgood #godismysource #godismyhealer #sheilluminates #braintumorsurvivor

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🌟Link in bio🌟 www.karenodell.com

Less than, left out, and lonely.
These feelings have plagued each of us at one time or another. The sting of rejection. The deep loss of a relationship that was there one day and gone the next. Grieving the untimely death of a loved one.
IT’S OKAY. IT IS NORMAL.
If you or someone you know is in a season that is causing them to turn inward and isolate. Or if you struggle with the “less than” feelings.
Head over to my blog where I wrote a prayer for the lonely.

Make this a part of your daily prayers; and as you do let God speak to those hurt places of your heart and fill it with His overwhelming love.
#iamnotalone #youarefree #christianblogger #shespeakstruth #shespeaks #womenempoweringwomen #proverbs31woman #holyhustle #shereadstruth #womenoftheword #seekhimfirst #madeformore #propelwomen #inspirationquotes #braincancersurvivor

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As my 2019 came to an end and 2020 began I really knew that God was nudging me to just take the month of January to 🌟Reset
🌟Rest
🌟and Slow down... I don’t know about you but for me, I needed the time off after the year we had.
So many times we can be rushing through the holidays and jump at warp speed into the New Year. With all the shiny new goals and aspirations to finally make them happen this year!
I have found that slowing down in my first month of the year is really going to set the tone for the months to follow.
It also gave me a chance to really listen to the direction that God wants me to go moving forward.

My goals? 🌟Stay in my lane
🌟Live my life in the middle
🌟and run all the miles I can

What are your healthy goals this year?
Need help making them happen? Message me I would love to help!! #holyhustle
#madeformore #propelwomen #seekhimfirst #shereadstruth #powerofprayer #womenoftheword #proverbs31woman #proverbs31 #womanempoweringwoman #youarefree #susielarson #joycemeyer #breastimplantillness #shereadstruth #propelwomen

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