Power, Love, and Self-Control: It's Gratifying!

It's Gratifying!

to be able to button the button on my black skirt
and have the pockets "lay" right!

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AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Keep up the good work - one of these days I plan to join you. - Ann
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DonnaFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:05 PM
All your hard work is paying off. You are an inspiration!
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AngelaFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:06 PM
I thank the Lord for what He has been doing. And that is not only on the 'outside', but the inside. Rebecca, thank you for walking along side of me on this journey of intermittent fasting. Thank you for being a prayer warrior and encourager for me also. ((hugs)) It's not an easy road I take, and adding intermittent fasting along with it, well, as one of your comments on the other post..I have had MANY nay sayers but God's Word is true and God's leading is where I plan on staying on track...It definitely was not by chance that I was able to lose all this weight, keep it off and continue to lose with something that is 'bad', 'not healthy'. I'm healthier than I have ever been in my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually!@
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DianaFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM
You go girl!!! I'm working hard too. It seems that spring is just around the corner and I need to be able to keep up with the yard.
Your hard work is paying off!! Love Di ♥
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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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