Power, Love, and Self-Control: Determination/Satisfaction

Determination/Satisfaction

"You have to wake up with DETERMINATION if you want to go to bed with SATISFACTION!"

(Heard on Dave Ramsey's radio show today.)

I'm WORKING at it!

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Janettessage.blogspot.comSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Love the quote!!!! Well I have cleaned, hard cleaning all day, but I haven't gotten out to walk with my weight...so you inspired me...thanks!
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SusanSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Hi Rebecca...I liked the quote, too. I did 20 minutes of laps at the pool today plus a one hour stride and strength aqua class. Felt great. Susan
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BernieSeptember 11, 2010 at 1:34 AM
I like Dave Ramsey as well Rebecca, I always catch his show when I am driving in my car during the afternoon....keep walking sweetie, have a great weekend......:-)Hugs
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RebeccaSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Janette - Hope you got out to walk! I did it early in the day. (Good thing that I did! On Thursday I told myself "later" and it didn't happen.)
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RebeccaSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Susan, Good for you! Wish I lived closer to a pool. I enjoy swimming and it's SO good for you!
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RebeccaSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Bernie, Isn't he (Dave R.) good! Such basic, common sense -- or at least it used to be "common"...
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Jacquelyn StagerSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:10 AM
humm...weights to walk with, or cozy looking bedroom?
Life is full of tough choices! Great quote...I too enjoy Dave Ramsey but don't get to listen often...
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SueSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Great quote!
Sue
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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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