Power, Love, and Self-Control: When Motivated...

When Motivated...

She had no idea how profoundly her words would affect me today.

She was face-booking about something else entirely--

an activity that would challenge her
but that she really wanted to do.

Immediately these words jumped out of her comment to my heart.

I told her later I was going to print them out on a card and frame them.

Then I changed that and said, "Well, at least put it on the window sill over my sink."

Thank you, Dee.

So funny!

The quote in "Motivation to Live Well"

in the side bar for today says:

Post your goals where you’ll see them often,

along with notes of inspiration.

Reminders are a good thing.

4 comments:

SusanJune 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Hi Rebecca: Writing goals and reminders down indicates they are half-way done. That's a very important step in bringing them to reality. Susan
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DeeJune 5, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I love that christians can lift up and encourage others through the spirit of the Lord even when they are not aware they are doing it. Hugs ♥ Dee
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JessJune 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM
So THAT's what has been missing!
I have no reminders posted about goals I would like to have. So they just stay in the incubation phase I guess.
I need to be proactive about this!
Thanks Rebecca! Please pray for me to get serious about doing some of the things I want to do, and those I know I should do!!!
Blessings and ((HUGS))
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Jacquelyn StagerJune 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM
I need to be proactive too!
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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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