Power, Love, and Self-Control: I Needed This

I Needed This

Irises (Van Gogh)

Great things are not done
by impulse,
but by a series of
small things brought together.
-- Vincent Van Gogh

Myra's carrying me right now.
When I get to the "other side" of this,
I hope I can carry others.

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JessMay 31, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Jess says:

Thank you dear friend! I have struggled mightily with overeating since my Hubby's B-day mid May. Today is the day of reckoning!
I went to sleep thinking about the folly of my choices the past 2 weeks. Now I choose to focus on little changes...water and exercise.
Blessings!
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BernieMay 31, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Oh I can relate to this dear friend, but even with birthday cake and ice cream I was down 2 pounds last night at weight watchers. I find the meetings, teacher and the ladies are motivational and also keep me accountable. Anyway I love how my clothes look and feel on me now. It has been a slow process, 20 and 1/2 pounds since Jan. 10th but hopefully this time it will stay off. I am soon to become a life member of WW.......:-)Hugs
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RebeccaMay 31, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Congratulations, Bernie. (Believe it or not, I am a lifetime member, too. After several years on maintenance & "lecturing" (as it was called then)I no longer returned. I wonder if there'd be any of it after all these years. Then as a lifetime member, you paid if you were over goal but could go free if at goal.... It's a GREAT deal!
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downsizersMay 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM
I was touched by your acknowledgment of my blog as being of help to you. It's a blessing to have come to know you in this way and the beautiful comments you leave are a joy to read. God Bless.
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SusanJune 1, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Hi Rebecca...Have a pitcher of water with a few lemon slices in it in the refridge. Will drink it all up during today. Thanks for the encouraging post. Nice to know others struggle with the weight. Susan
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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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