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Disappointment with ourselves can lead us to abandon our aspirations for a life in balance, but we can learn to deal with failure and regret in a way that pushes us toward success instead of dragging us down! A New Beginning offers inspiration and motivation for anyone who struggles with insecurity or failure, especially as they strive to meet their weight-loss goals. Readers will explore 10 key scriptural principles that will help them stand strong in their commitment to live the life God is calling them to live—a life of obedience, balance and victory! All-new and easy to use, each First Place 4 Health Bible study contains 12 weeks of daily study to help members and participants put Christ in first place. Based on proven techniques and more than 25 years of experience, First Place 4 Health is the most complete Christ-centered healthy living program available, and it has helped thousands of members create balance in the four core areas of their lives: emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. The results? Weight loss and total health from the inside out!
Key Scriptural Principles
Week 1: Welcome to Standing Strong
Week 2: A Fresh Start, A New Beginning
Week 3: Learning From the Past
Week 4: Living in the Present
Week 5: Leaning on Jesus
Week 6: Looking Ahead
Week 7: Giving Our Best
Week 8: Growing in Grace
Week 9: Surrendering to His Lordship
Week 10: Standing by Faith
Week 11: Soaring in the Strength of the Spirit
Week 12: Time to Celebrate
First Place 4 Health is the wildly successful, Christ-centered healthy living program that has helped people lose weight for over 25 years. In that time, First Place 4 Health groups have blossomed in more than 12,000 churches, and over half a million members have gone through the program since it began in 1981. Through this biblically sound program, which incorporates Bible study, scripture memorization, prayer and balanced eating and exercise plans, First Place 4 Health gives people the opportunity to change their lives spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and of course, physically.
About the Author 4
Foreword Carole Lewis 5
Introduction 6
Bible Studies
Week 1 Welcome to A New Beginning 8
Week 2 Making a Fresh Start 9
Week 3 Learning from the Past 27
Week 4 Living in the Present 43
Week 5 Leaning on Jesus 59
Week 6 Looking Ahead 73
Week 7 Giving Our Best 87
Week 8 Growing in Grace 103
Week 9 Surrendering to His Lordship 117
Week 10 Standing by Faith 133
Week 11 Soaring in the Strength of the Spirit 149
Week 12 Time to Celebrate! 163
Additional Materials
Leader Discussion Guide 164
First Place 4 Health Menu Plans 176
First Place 4 Health Member Survey 205
Personal Weight and Measurement Record 207
Weekly Prayer Partner Forms 209
Live It Trackers 231
Lets Count Our Miles! 255
Scripture Memory Verses 257
Anonymous
Posted June 27, 2012
My womens small group at church has appreciated this study above all others to date.
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Overview
Disappointment with ourselves can lead us to abandon our aspirations for a life in balance, but we can learn to deal with failure and regret in a way that pushes us toward success instead of dragging us down! A New Beginning offers inspiration and motivation for anyone who struggles with insecurity or failure, especially as they strive to meet their weight-loss goals. Readers will explore 10 key scriptural principles that will help them stand strong in their commitment to live the life God is calling them to ...