Power, Love, and Self-Control: The Six Best Doctors.....

The Six Best Doctors.....

The best six doctors anywhere -

And no one can deny it -
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air,
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing.
Your mind they'll ease;
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.

~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields in What the River Knows, 1990

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DeniseJuly 14, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Amen.
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BrendaJuly 16, 2009 at 4:08 AM
Good for you for keeping on, keeping on. I need to start again and am asking God to help me flip that switch! I got off kilter lately and it is hard to get the "want to" back again! Still I have had such a wonderful two weeks of family and have another week of good things--family and other stuff coming up! God is good!
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MariaJuly 16, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Thank you for visiting my post Rebecca!
I think I'm going to enjoy Ann V's new additions to Holy Experience. I'm hoping to participate often in her Monday and Wednesday memes ...
I also stumbled upon her site early in my discovery of this wonderful world of writing, photography and online journaling.

Your site is so nicely designed and with so many wonderful things to read. I also LOVE word study... I'll be looking forward to reading your future posts!
Sonshine with Showers of Grace,
Maria
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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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The Six Best Doctors.....

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