Power, Love, and Self-Control: Moderation

Moderation

The table was only BEGINNING to fill up when I arrived with my Asian cabbage slaw contribution to the potluck that followed our outdoor church service....

This was a great opportunity to practice moderation and self control! I didn't do too bad.

What I did right: vitamin, posted, little portions of a lot of food.

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DonnaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM
A bite of everything sounds good to me! Years ago a local sorority used to have a tasting luncheon. The serving spoons were teaspoon size and cookbooks from the event were available. Maybe we should all eat like that now.
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RebeccaSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM
What a great idea, Donna - a tasting luncheon!
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PeggySeptember 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM
I'm glad I found your blog. I'm also trying to eat healthy and walk more. Hope you'll inspire me. I'm also in my 60's. Saw that you were on your "Thrifty" blog.
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ain't for city galsSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Someone told me once "Every bite counts"..I stil try to keep that in mind...this is the first time I clicked over to this blog of yours...looking forward to reading the posts...we always need to keep trying when it comes to our health
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DonnaSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM
A tasting luncheon is a great fundraiser. The recipe book was very simple and probably done on an old mimeograph machine. With world processing on the computer, it would be a snap to make a dandy little booklet.
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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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