Power, Love, and Self-Control: 30

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I got my body up and out the door this morning. It took me 20 minutes to walk up to and around the elementary school building and back through the park toward our house. When I saw that I had an additional 10 minutes to reach my 30 minute goal, I went around the block behind our house. There I met my neighbor who was wheeling a wheelbarrow toward his garage. I stopped to chat and walked "in place" while we visited. I'm sure I looked a little weird, but I'm DETERMINED to get this walking thing going again!

Coming 'round the house, I could resist taking a few pictures of our yard--so beautiful to me. You can see more on my garden blog.

Now to read 30 chapters in my Bible to catch up in my "Through-the-Bible-in-a-Year" plan and spend 30 uninterrupted minutes reading a book I've started (Every Day in Tuscany). I've been highly distracted lately and am committed to Self-Control today!

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Breathing In GraceMay 3, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Good for you!!! I've kept up my Bible reading so far. I'm not sure I would have the discipline to get caught up at 30 chapters behind!!! Hope you have a productive day and feel refreshed!!!
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DeniseMay 3, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Proud of you my friend.
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DianaMay 3, 2010 at 9:06 PM
I love it Rebecca, your determination and your yard. Do you do all of the yard work yourself or does Gary help? Love Di ♥
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RebeccaMay 3, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Oh, Diana Gary does most all of it. I cannot walk much across our yard. It is so uneven and my knees/hips just ache. If I stand in one place, I'm able to pull weeds, etc. But (as you know), he is a hard and hearty worker. I just have to visualize and verbalize something I'd like to try in the yard, and it's as good as done. I'm very blessed.
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JessMay 9, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Rebecca,
Your yard is sooooooooo lovely! It proclaims the love of it's owner and the Lord.
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Thank you for your encouraging heart.
Blessings ~ Jess
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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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