Power, Love, and Self-Control: Taking My Thoughts Captive

Taking My Thoughts Captive

Motivation to Live Well 5/5/2010

"Keep a journal in your purse or night table to jot down thoughts of inspiration. Meditate on those thoughts often."

I keep THIS one in my purse....Tonight I'm taking one up to my night table. Writing down my thoughts has helped me sort them out and prioritize them, and remind me of my commitments to follow through with exercise, reading, or other goals.

See more about "taking thoughts captive" at my Life & Godliness blog, if you're interested...

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DianaMay 5, 2010 at 10:27 PM
I love to journal Rebecca. But I can't write very well any more. It just hurts too much. But I still do it as much as I can! I only wish that I would have started years ago.
Love Di ♥
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RebeccaMay 6, 2010 at 5:33 AM
"Journal" may not be accurate for this post. Just a notebook/datebook to jot down things I need to do in the morning, people to call, etc. so I don't forget.

I DO journal - but that definitely could make your joints hurt if you have problems with finger joints, etc.
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CindyMay 6, 2010 at 7:19 AM
I really like this idea. Just jotting down a few thoughts to start and/or end the day helps sort things out without feeling one has to write pages and pages. I'm going to read about taking thoughts captive at your other blog and put a journal by my bed too.
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DeniseMay 6, 2010 at 11:53 AM
I love to journal.
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AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM
I'm enjoying a reading "catch-up" on your blogs today.
Adherence to my routines are critical on a day-by-day basis. Whenever I allow negative thinking to take center stage over gratitude (for whatever is going on or not), I find the downward spiral is waiting around the corner :-(

The commitment sets the gauge and then I create a "to do" list daily. Being the organizing geek I am, I get a true "thrill" to check-mark each promise I've made to myself :-) And I always find it helpful to keep my motivation up by reading inspirational materials or centering my thoughts and turning over my concerns in those quiet moments.
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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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