Power, Love, and Self-Control: Bored No More

Bored No More

Inertia has been a problem for me lately. I could blame it on painful joints. I could blame it on some discouraging circumstances. I could blame it on a lot of things, but basically I know from experience that inertia breeds inertia!

Then I read Myra. You might want to read Myra, too! It's a GOOD one!

I'm going to haul myself out to the flower beds and do some weeding & perennial division!

Then there's a library book on hold for me at the library.

I'll also spend some time in the garage painting the back legs of a table-desk my husband just assembled.

No time for boredom today!

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DonnaMay 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM
You go, Girl! It's true that inertia breeds inertia, just like little rabbits. I have found that(for me)depression feeds that inertia like a food junkie. We are off to plant green beans this morning before it gets so blasted hot.
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SusanMay 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Good job, Rebecca. ACTION is always the solution. Susan
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Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeMay 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Yes... I know that feeling too. It's one that multiplies quicker than rabbits........

glad you had the courage and strength to just up and at it!

Best..........
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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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