Power, Love, and Self-Control: 2015

Sabbath

"You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest;

even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest." (God, Exodus 34:21)

Soooooooooo, today is the Seventh Day

and I will "rest" from my 30 minute walks.

I have been consistent with them this week

AND

the Fast-5 approach to eating.

I ♥ Sabbath.

Joy to the World!

This morning I quit "confessing" and actually REPENTED.

Thirty minutes of walking in circles --

living room to library through eating area and around the kitchen island.

"...there is joy in the presence of God's angels when even one sinner repents..." (Luke 15:10)

Celebrating the phenomenal success of a blogging friend (whom I've also met in real life)! Congratulations, Martine (Bean)*. Her determination and self-discipline serve as lighthouses to me in my current "storm".

*Martine, if you're reading this, I had included a link to your post about your "journey". Almost immediately afterward, I got an email from you that seemed to be a "hack". I wasn't sure how to let you know, and didn't want to send other people there if it was related to posting a comment on your blog. Feeling a bit frustrated because that post was VERY inspiring & informational....

July 2015

Celebrate the good health that you enjoy, and
Actively work to preserve and even improve it.

After finding these two statements this morning (here), I wrote them in my journal.

I think I'll also write them on a file card and carry it with me
while I establish some new good habits....

Let the Weigh-Ins Begin

"It is good to regularly weigh ourselves on the scale of God's Word." - C. H. Spurgeon

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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Sabbath

Joy to the World!

Celebrating

July 2015

Let the Weigh-Ins Begin