Power, Love, and Self-Control: Making Hay While the Sun Shines

Making Hay While the Sun Shines

It is not uncommon to see Amish women assisting in the fields at hay-making time around our community. This is a much older picture, but reminds me of the sight that surrounds me seasonally.

The expression “make hay while the sun shines” isn’t meant to be just a suggestion: it’s a stone-cold, iron-clad order! Hay is best cut when it’s dry and when there is no rain in the forecast.

Putting off exercise when the circumstances are optimum is an example of NOT making hay while the sun shines! Waiting for tomorrow to begin a commitment to healthy eating isn't either.

Today the sun was shining. I didn't make hay, but I walked -- and walked vigorously! I don't look forward to winter. It represents the "rain" in my hay-making forecast. But for now, I will make hay!

Tomorrow will take care of itself.

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DeniseSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:21 PM
You are very inspiring.
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Lady FarmerSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:58 PM
I can't believe I finally got on to your blog without my computer freezing up! Hurray!
I'm afraid I am guilty of putting off today what I can do tomorrow! :~{ I need to get back into my walking routine!
Thanks for your committment and the little 'push' it gives me!
Blessings!
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BernieSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Rebecca, good for you doing your walking today. Perhaps in the winter time you can walk in a mall or something similar....don't stop keeping yourself healthy....your family and friends love you for it.......:-) Hugs
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lady mSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:00 AM
As always dear friend, you have inspired me and encouraged me at the same time.

I do believe that you should start today. There should not be any excuses.

Since I can not walk as before, I do pilates every morning to the sounds of Mozart. It is exactly what I need to get myself moving and staying fit ;)

In HIS Peace,

lady m
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RebeccaSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Lady M, Pilates to Mozart! How exceptionally healthy for body and soul....
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BrendaSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Yes, today is a wonderful day! I am so glad that you could walk. I hope the dizziness is gone! Doesn't it just make you happy!
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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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