Power, Love, and Self-Control: Motivation to Live Well

Motivation to Live Well

"One of the most satisfying feelings--more satisfying than the temptation itself is when one can say, ’I could have, but I didn’t!’" (from 6/20/09)

Yes, I actually DO read these quotes. (They change daily in my sidebar here on this blog.) I find them to live up to the name: "MOTIVATION TO LIVE WELL"! My personal addition to the one for today is: Equally satisfying is to be able to say, "I SHOULD have, and I DID!" I look back on this week of walking and am truly satisfied. Beyond satisfied, actually! I'm relieved, encouraged, righteously (I hope) proud, and motivated for another week of healthy living.

Thank You, Heavenly Father.
Your grace, power and presence keep me going.
My life IS in You.

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lady mJune 21, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Oh how wonderful! You know everytime I come for a visit I see your ticker for the pounds lost and is quite an encouragement.

I also like the "motivation" quotes...in fact if you don't mind, I would like to put them on my main blog, they are definately encouraging and inspiring.

blessings,

lady m
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RebeccaJune 22, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Of course, you are welcome. Just click on the "add this to your site" and follow instructions!

And if you see my "ticker" you see that I have decided to lose 10 more pounds. That will put me below 150# which is probably right for me at this age.
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That Woman is a Success . . .
Found at itsnotaboutfood.blogspot.com

who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

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