Power, Love, and Self-Control: Preaching to Myself

Preaching to Myself

She (on Fast-5 facebook page) Ok, so I'm back. Grass is not greener and still want to lose about 25 pounds. :)

Me There IS no greener grass - just blessed correlations between energy, effort, choices and consistency (at least in my experience).

Even as these words slipped easily off my fingertips,

I realized it was MYSELF I was preaching to!

Every day I must PREACH.

Every day I must PRACTICE.

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HeatherFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:48 PM
that is to true I want to lose about 10 pounds it is all about making good choices and discipline ~Love Heather
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downsizersFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:42 PM
So true. We can never let up. We have to keep doing this until it becomes our lifestyle and we don't have to think about it anymore (like that will ever happen) :-) Take care.
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AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Thanks for encouraging words Rebecca! I started the Fast 5 Jan 30 - had one week that wasn't very good but am back on track I've cut back on my arthritis med in order to do this Fast 5.Hasn't seemed to bother much. All the meds I take are to be taken with food so I do eat at both ends of the 5 hour period. Not losing too fast but guess that's the way to do it. Anyway wanted you to know you are an encouragement to me.
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AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Oh oh - didn't sign that - It's Ann
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Jeanette LevellieFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:42 AM
all of us preach to ourselves, or we're not worth our salt. LOL!
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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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