Power, Love, and Self-Control: Seize THIS Day!

Seize THIS Day!

I may not look too thrilled about it, but I AM wearing jeans that don't have an elastic waistband! And I DID do 30 minutes of exercise this morning! And I DID avoid major sweets, bread and pasta yesterday!

A quote from my morning devotional said this: "When God says 'today', He doesn't mean 'tomorrow'." I blogged a little more about that HERE.

Hope you're making the most of YOUR opportunities and seizing the minutes of THIS day to be all God envisions for you.

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DeniseSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Take care sweet sis.
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Jacquelyn StagerSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM
I am joining you in seizing TODAY! I like this outfit!
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Leaon MaryOctober 7, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Cute jeans! I'm kinda new to this blog and it is soooooo encouraging! I remember reading about you losing weight and wanted to tell you that you inspire me! Go girl in Jesus, seizing the day!!! You CAN in Him. Way to go saying NO to the sweets bread and pasta yesterday. It's so hard,... and blows me away how easily satan uses food to mess with our heads! But no temptation has seized you except what is common to man and God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear but when you are tempted he'll provide a way out so you can stand up under it. Hope I didn't quote that wrong. It was one of my memory verses.
We need to talk Rebecca... are you still trying to lose, or are you maintaining?
wb
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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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