Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."
This verse struck as I was working on my Miracle Morning Ministries Face Book page. I began asking myself, "What do I REALLY hunger for?" Here is a question we need to all take a moment and ask of ourselves. When a person is hungry for food then the stomach begins to hurt and it doesn't stop until it's filled.
Hunger is used as an illustration for a GREAT desire. I have found myself hungering for more family time, more sleep, more money, more time, more food, etc. however I have found that these physical things only leave me hungry again and for more, never satisfied. While the things on my list is not in and of themselves sinful, they can easily become that way if I hunger for them MORE than God and righteousness. Those who hunger, have a great desire, for righteousness will find true, complete fulfilment. Hunger drives you toward what you hunger after, so pause and ask, "Do I hunger after things in this world, or do I truly hunger after righteousness?"
I have found, to my disgrace, that I have hungered more for food or rest more than God. This verse has struck me hard. I will be pondering and asking myself what I hunger for. If I hunger after righteousness, then I will not eat too much, because I know that overeating is gluttony and a sin. If I eat too much I have then taken my focus from God and placed it on food. I do walk away with good news this morning, the scale said I lost 2 pounds!! PRAISE GOD!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Back to the Basics
Matthew 11:28 - "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Coaches that are in the middle of a rebuilding year will often tell the team, "We need to get back to the basics." This is where I find myself, getting back to the basics. I am getting back to eating more fruit, eating less fried food, and exercising. I have found comfort in the above verse because I am discovering more and more that, for me, losing weight is a heavy burden. I have seen my weaknesses more clearly and found that I CANNOT do this on my own. It can only be done through the strength of Christ.
I write this blog for several reasons. One of these reasons is for ministry's sake. I want people to see that gluttony is a sin which we cannot afford to ignore any longer. We desire revival in America, but why do we think God will bless when we don't address ALL sins. So, I write this blog for ministry's sake and this is why this blog is a ministry of Miracle Morning Ministries.
Another reason I write this blog is for my own accountability. I NEED this very much. It does me great good to recieve encouraging messages and I try to respond in like manner. We ALL need accountability. This is a basic to the Christian life which we forget...accountability. So I say thank you all for your words and in turn I want to partner up with you in whatever goals you have and help encourage you.
Finnally, we must realize the fact that without God we can do NOTHING. We cannot lose weight without God, we cannot exercise without God's strength. We must heed the advice Christ gives us when He says to go to Him and lay our burdens on Him. We cannot do ANYTHING, but Christ can do EVERYTHING.
Coaches that are in the middle of a rebuilding year will often tell the team, "We need to get back to the basics." This is where I find myself, getting back to the basics. I am getting back to eating more fruit, eating less fried food, and exercising. I have found comfort in the above verse because I am discovering more and more that, for me, losing weight is a heavy burden. I have seen my weaknesses more clearly and found that I CANNOT do this on my own. It can only be done through the strength of Christ.
I write this blog for several reasons. One of these reasons is for ministry's sake. I want people to see that gluttony is a sin which we cannot afford to ignore any longer. We desire revival in America, but why do we think God will bless when we don't address ALL sins. So, I write this blog for ministry's sake and this is why this blog is a ministry of Miracle Morning Ministries.
Another reason I write this blog is for my own accountability. I NEED this very much. It does me great good to recieve encouraging messages and I try to respond in like manner. We ALL need accountability. This is a basic to the Christian life which we forget...accountability. So I say thank you all for your words and in turn I want to partner up with you in whatever goals you have and help encourage you.
Finnally, we must realize the fact that without God we can do NOTHING. We cannot lose weight without God, we cannot exercise without God's strength. We must heed the advice Christ gives us when He says to go to Him and lay our burdens on Him. We cannot do ANYTHING, but Christ can do EVERYTHING.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
No Companions
Proverbs 28:7 - Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
As I stepped on the scale this morning I was a bit nervous. I was hoping that I had lost a little. I didn't do the best on eating, I did do better than when I was on vacation. I didn't exercise yesterday either, I have found it very difficult to get back in the "grove" again. As I looked down I saw that the scale said I had lost .2 pounds. O.K. maybe not the best but ANY weight loss at this time is a great encouragement.
I have made it a routine to read through the book of Proverbs every month. As I was reading this morning I came across our verse today (at the top). The law here refers to simply the law of God (Ex. 20). A wise son is one who obeys God and His law. O.K. that sounds good, but I didn't understand the correlation between God's law and riotous men. The word riotous here means... are you ready for this?.... it means.... glutton! Yes that is what it means. So someone who is a companion of a glutton is a shame to his father. This made me take a few steps back.
Have you ever heard the saying that your friends define who you are, or birds of a feather flock together? This verse gets deep here. A man who keeps the law of God found in Ex. 20 is wise. What does that law say? "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." NO other gods includes me. Gluttony is a sin of selfishness, or as one author wrote it is a sin of idolatry. I put myself first. When I am first I become my own god and thus I have broken the 1st of God's commands. This is why it is a shame to be a companion to a glutton, because that person is an idolater. Any person who puts puts himself first is not a person that people should make close companions. Remember "Birds of a feather..." My friends rub off on me. Now please understand I am not saying that anyone should shun someone because they are overweight, or not perfect, because that would mean we could not be with ourself since we are not perfect. I am saying that a person who lives to eat and puts their desires first is not a good person to be a companion to, the Bible says it is a shame. A person who is "fighting" these desires needs people to come along side him/her and lift him up in prayer. There is a difference between a glutton who does not care and someone who recognizes his sin and is striving to do what is right. Simply put, be careful who your friends are, people will "judge" based on testimony.
As I stepped on the scale this morning I was a bit nervous. I was hoping that I had lost a little. I didn't do the best on eating, I did do better than when I was on vacation. I didn't exercise yesterday either, I have found it very difficult to get back in the "grove" again. As I looked down I saw that the scale said I had lost .2 pounds. O.K. maybe not the best but ANY weight loss at this time is a great encouragement.
I have made it a routine to read through the book of Proverbs every month. As I was reading this morning I came across our verse today (at the top). The law here refers to simply the law of God (Ex. 20). A wise son is one who obeys God and His law. O.K. that sounds good, but I didn't understand the correlation between God's law and riotous men. The word riotous here means... are you ready for this?.... it means.... glutton! Yes that is what it means. So someone who is a companion of a glutton is a shame to his father. This made me take a few steps back.
Have you ever heard the saying that your friends define who you are, or birds of a feather flock together? This verse gets deep here. A man who keeps the law of God found in Ex. 20 is wise. What does that law say? "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." NO other gods includes me. Gluttony is a sin of selfishness, or as one author wrote it is a sin of idolatry. I put myself first. When I am first I become my own god and thus I have broken the 1st of God's commands. This is why it is a shame to be a companion to a glutton, because that person is an idolater. Any person who puts puts himself first is not a person that people should make close companions. Remember "Birds of a feather..." My friends rub off on me. Now please understand I am not saying that anyone should shun someone because they are overweight, or not perfect, because that would mean we could not be with ourself since we are not perfect. I am saying that a person who lives to eat and puts their desires first is not a good person to be a companion to, the Bible says it is a shame. A person who is "fighting" these desires needs people to come along side him/her and lift him up in prayer. There is a difference between a glutton who does not care and someone who recognizes his sin and is striving to do what is right. Simply put, be careful who your friends are, people will "judge" based on testimony.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The BIG Weigh-In Vacation
Proverbs 23:2 - And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
This verse has some strong words for those who are gluttons. While the verse does not literally mean to put a knife to your throat, it suggests the connotation of killing yourself. When a person overeats excessively that person is killing himself. WOW! I had never really thought of that before until just recently. God has "harsh" words for those who are gluttons. We cannot sugarcoat a sin that God so strongly speaks against. We preachers are guilty of preaching on certain sins, and we should preach against sin, but as I recall I have never heard a preacher in my LIFE preach against gluttony. Unfortunately this is a pet sin of many people, preachers and MYSELF included. I struggle with this sin.
I have said all that to set up my weigh in... yeah.... it wasn't pretty. I stepped on the scale this morning only to find that I had gained ALL my weight back. I am back at square one! 381.2 lbs. is what I weighed. HORRIBLE!! O.K. after about five minutes of depression, I regained composure and am once again even MORE determined than before. I did not reach my goal for vacation. My next goal will be set for the week after Thanksgiving. I want to be 323. This gives me 9 weeks to lose 58 pounds, so I will need extra focus.
This verse has some strong words for those who are gluttons. While the verse does not literally mean to put a knife to your throat, it suggests the connotation of killing yourself. When a person overeats excessively that person is killing himself. WOW! I had never really thought of that before until just recently. God has "harsh" words for those who are gluttons. We cannot sugarcoat a sin that God so strongly speaks against. We preachers are guilty of preaching on certain sins, and we should preach against sin, but as I recall I have never heard a preacher in my LIFE preach against gluttony. Unfortunately this is a pet sin of many people, preachers and MYSELF included. I struggle with this sin.
I have said all that to set up my weigh in... yeah.... it wasn't pretty. I stepped on the scale this morning only to find that I had gained ALL my weight back. I am back at square one! 381.2 lbs. is what I weighed. HORRIBLE!! O.K. after about five minutes of depression, I regained composure and am once again even MORE determined than before. I did not reach my goal for vacation. My next goal will be set for the week after Thanksgiving. I want to be 323. This gives me 9 weeks to lose 58 pounds, so I will need extra focus.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Vacation continued Day 3
Wow! What a week it's been. Today we went to the Aquarium. We have not real y rushed around much at all, of course we can't with Holly in her third trimester. We take short trip out, then come back to the hotel for a few hours, then it's off for another adventure! Tonight we will be doing go carts, putt putt and shopping. My favorite thing will NOT be the shopping. Oh well its exercise right? Yesterday we spent about three hours in the pool, swimming!
As predicted I have gotten lots of exercise, but I have also REALLY struggled with eating right. I have found that it is easier to set goals than to keep them. I still feel pretty confidant that I will come away with some weight loss. Tomorrow may be a big day for this goal since we will be at Dollywood all day walking! I am determined NOT to quit I WILL be victorious. Thank all of you for your prayers. I will be writing more regularly once I get off vacation.
As predicted I have gotten lots of exercise, but I have also REALLY struggled with eating right. I have found that it is easier to set goals than to keep them. I still feel pretty confidant that I will come away with some weight loss. Tomorrow may be a big day for this goal since we will be at Dollywood all day walking! I am determined NOT to quit I WILL be victorious. Thank all of you for your prayers. I will be writing more regularly once I get off vacation.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Vacation continued
We have had a very good time this week. I forgot my scale so I really can't say for certain if I have gained or lost weight this week. I will say that I have been spending a lot of time in the pool swimmimg and walking around. The bad thing is that we have gone to a couple of dinner shows where, I'm afraid I didn't eat the best. We don't have any more dinner shows planned so I should be able to spend more time walking, swimmimng, etc. and not so much time eating. Oh yeah we came across a Krispy Kreme the other day that had just put up fresh, hot doughnuts...yeah we got some!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Vacation!!!!!
Mark 6:31- And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Oh MAN!!! I completely forgot my scale! We are on vacation this week, so I will be keeping it pretty short. I will keep you updated on what's happening and try to upload some pictures as well. This morning we slept in until about 9:00 A.M. Once we were up, kind of, we were of to the poo for about an hour. Of course e did eat a small breakfast at the motel.
Today we are planning an exciting trip to Wonderworks, Hoot N Holler Dinner show, and we will go to the gem mine and let the kids "find" some gems. We had a GREAT service last night at church!! Now off to PARTY!! and lose weight. While I can relax from work there is NEVER a vacation from serving God and losing weight. We can rest spiritually when Satan is defeated and not before!
Oh MAN!!! I completely forgot my scale! We are on vacation this week, so I will be keeping it pretty short. I will keep you updated on what's happening and try to upload some pictures as well. This morning we slept in until about 9:00 A.M. Once we were up, kind of, we were of to the poo for about an hour. Of course e did eat a small breakfast at the motel.
Today we are planning an exciting trip to Wonderworks, Hoot N Holler Dinner show, and we will go to the gem mine and let the kids "find" some gems. We had a GREAT service last night at church!! Now off to PARTY!! and lose weight. While I can relax from work there is NEVER a vacation from serving God and losing weight. We can rest spiritually when Satan is defeated and not before!
Friday, September 17, 2010
The First Sin
Genesis 2:17-18 - "17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die . 18 And the LORD God said , It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Genesis 3:6 "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat."
I was preaching a series about sin not long ago at my church. As I did I came across something that pointed out that the first sin was EATING wrong! I know that it was a representation of more, but why were Adam and Eve tempted by food? Satan could have tempted them in countless ways. I also wondered why the one rule God did give them had to do with food. I believe that eating right and making right choices about food is more important than many people give it credit. Making the right choice about food and what is eaten is more than simply a physical choice, it is indeed spiritual.
Many times, while I know that choices affect me both physically and spiritually, my reasoning goes out the window when the time comes to choose. Adam and Eve faced the same temptations as I do today. They just couldn't say "no" to food they knew was going to hurt them. My temptation yesterday was FRENCH FRIES. We made them ourselves. Did we bake them? No, We DEEP FRIED them. I ate too much of them yesterday and the results were NOT good today.
My emotions sometimes plays tricks on me. Yesterday Holly asked me what I was irritated about. I told her that there was no reason for me to be irritable but I was and it was very frustrating - welcome to Holly's life! So what did I do to calm myself? I did what any red blooded American would do - I headed to the refrigerator. While many would stop... I didn't. I headed straight to the sweet stuff and satisfied myself . Then it hit me like a ton truck full of bricks... shame, more frustration, more irritation, even a little sorrow at what I had done. This is what I face day in and day out. Being a glutton is a terrible sin. A glutton is addicted to food, something necessary to live, yet the greatest test of self control. A glutton fails this test. Please understand I am NOT depressed today, more like...determined. I will brush off my failures REPENT of my gluttony and head off today for a day of victory. Satan does not like it when people expose a tactic he uses on so many people to keep them defeated in their Christian walk; he will fight against this blog and anyone who tries to expose him for who he really is - a LIAR!
My temptations have gotten stronger since I have begun this blog, but at the same time I know prayers are being said for me and I am praying for you as well. I also know that God's strength is greater than ANY temptation you or I will face. Today is another day and I am armored up, ready for war!!!
Genesis 3:6 "And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat."
I was preaching a series about sin not long ago at my church. As I did I came across something that pointed out that the first sin was EATING wrong! I know that it was a representation of more, but why were Adam and Eve tempted by food? Satan could have tempted them in countless ways. I also wondered why the one rule God did give them had to do with food. I believe that eating right and making right choices about food is more important than many people give it credit. Making the right choice about food and what is eaten is more than simply a physical choice, it is indeed spiritual.
Many times, while I know that choices affect me both physically and spiritually, my reasoning goes out the window when the time comes to choose. Adam and Eve faced the same temptations as I do today. They just couldn't say "no" to food they knew was going to hurt them. My temptation yesterday was FRENCH FRIES. We made them ourselves. Did we bake them? No, We DEEP FRIED them. I ate too much of them yesterday and the results were NOT good today.
My emotions sometimes plays tricks on me. Yesterday Holly asked me what I was irritated about. I told her that there was no reason for me to be irritable but I was and it was very frustrating - welcome to Holly's life! So what did I do to calm myself? I did what any red blooded American would do - I headed to the refrigerator. While many would stop... I didn't. I headed straight to the sweet stuff and satisfied myself . Then it hit me like a ton truck full of bricks... shame, more frustration, more irritation, even a little sorrow at what I had done. This is what I face day in and day out. Being a glutton is a terrible sin. A glutton is addicted to food, something necessary to live, yet the greatest test of self control. A glutton fails this test. Please understand I am NOT depressed today, more like...determined. I will brush off my failures REPENT of my gluttony and head off today for a day of victory. Satan does not like it when people expose a tactic he uses on so many people to keep them defeated in their Christian walk; he will fight against this blog and anyone who tries to expose him for who he really is - a LIAR!
My temptations have gotten stronger since I have begun this blog, but at the same time I know prayers are being said for me and I am praying for you as well. I also know that God's strength is greater than ANY temptation you or I will face. Today is another day and I am armored up, ready for war!!!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Vacation Mode
Mark 6:31 - And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Holly and I will be headed out for vacation this Sunday. I would ask that you please pray for us as we will be sharing our ministry at a church in East Tennessee, Sunday night. When vacation comes around usually I discipline flies out the window. I sleep in to all hours, stay up all hours of the night, eat like a pig, and simply become very lazy for that week. Something tells me however I am not the only one that goes through this phenomenon. I see in our verse today that the apostles were ready for a vacation - yes vacations ARE biblical.
If you read on you will find that the apostles experienced the same thing that everyone of us experience. They wanted to rest like Jesus said they could, but instead they had to minister. This was not at all what they had anticipated. As you read the following verses see if you can pick up the frustration the apostles have with their "vacation". How would we respond had we been in that situation? Probably the same way they did. When vacation or even the weekend comes around we tend to forget that we are NEVER on vacation from serving God. I know many people who don't go to church while on vacation because of being ON vacation. Simply put, that's a "no,no".
O.k. I'll get off my high horse now and bring all this down to the level. I am asking that all my prayer partners, whom I greatly appreciate, please pray for me this upcoming week that I will not take a "vacation" from trying to lose weight. It took me a month to lose 7 pounds, but I'm pretty sure I can gain the seven pounds back next week if I'm not on my guard. I will be keeping everyone updated next week as to how I'm doing and what's happening. I am very excited about vacation next week. It's only three days away! It will be nice to get some rest.
Holly and I will be headed out for vacation this Sunday. I would ask that you please pray for us as we will be sharing our ministry at a church in East Tennessee, Sunday night. When vacation comes around usually I discipline flies out the window. I sleep in to all hours, stay up all hours of the night, eat like a pig, and simply become very lazy for that week. Something tells me however I am not the only one that goes through this phenomenon. I see in our verse today that the apostles were ready for a vacation - yes vacations ARE biblical.
If you read on you will find that the apostles experienced the same thing that everyone of us experience. They wanted to rest like Jesus said they could, but instead they had to minister. This was not at all what they had anticipated. As you read the following verses see if you can pick up the frustration the apostles have with their "vacation". How would we respond had we been in that situation? Probably the same way they did. When vacation or even the weekend comes around we tend to forget that we are NEVER on vacation from serving God. I know many people who don't go to church while on vacation because of being ON vacation. Simply put, that's a "no,no".
O.k. I'll get off my high horse now and bring all this down to the level. I am asking that all my prayer partners, whom I greatly appreciate, please pray for me this upcoming week that I will not take a "vacation" from trying to lose weight. It took me a month to lose 7 pounds, but I'm pretty sure I can gain the seven pounds back next week if I'm not on my guard. I will be keeping everyone updated next week as to how I'm doing and what's happening. I am very excited about vacation next week. It's only three days away! It will be nice to get some rest.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Balancing Act
Proverbs 23:19-21 - 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise , and guide thine heart in the way. 20 Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
I want to share a short excerpt from a paper I found titled "What Does the Bible Say about...Gluttony?" This paper was written by Betty Miller. She says
I want to share a short excerpt from a paper I found titled "What Does the Bible Say about...Gluttony?" This paper was written by Betty Miller. She says
With so much emphasis on proper eating and physical exercise here in America, it has caused many to examine their lifestyles. A lot of people have now become out of balanceby putting too much emphasis on the physical man while neglectingthe spiritual man. The other extreme is to be so spiritually-minded that we neglect our bodies by overeating or lack of exercise. The Lord desires order in this area, as our physical condition, if it is not properly cared for, affects our spiritual condition. We cannot serve the Lord to the fullest if our bodies are run down and tired and not functioning as God designed them to function. The medical world is now recognizing that gluttony is one of the major causes of many of our modern day illnesses. (emphasis mine)I have nothing further to add. I think I will "chew on that" for awhile.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The BIG Weigh-In Month 1
James 4:17 - Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
It has been a month since I first began this war on weight. What a month it has been. I have been up and down. Last week I gained two pounds and my weigh in this week showed I had lost two pounds. It has NOT been easy, but for the month I began at 380 lbs. and my weight now is 373.2. I have lost a total of about seven pounds for the month. Next Monday, along with my weigh in I will be posting my upcoming goals. I want to encourage those of you who are ready to join me in this war to get your goals ready. I would love to see your goals for the month of October. This will help act as accountability as well. I'm excited about the upcoming month, and I'm ready for you to join me, let's not put off tommorrow what we can, and should, do today!
I received this message from a Facebook follower, this is a GREAT quote and idea! "One of the quotes I have use in my weight loss journey is by Zig Ziglar. He says 'People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.'. I have been on my journey for 82 days now and have lost weight (about 40-45 pounds) but am growing weary. I decided to make a list of 82 reasons to continue on my journey. I put it in my weight loss blog. It was a great help to me. Also there is a 80/20 rule to eating I have learned. As long as you are eating well 80% of the time, you are allowed to splurge. Holidays will always be here. Cutting out fast food and favorite foods is not part of a lifestyle change, reducing frequency and amounts is."
Thank you for ALL your comments and messages. They have helped keep me going and in this war!
It has been a month since I first began this war on weight. What a month it has been. I have been up and down. Last week I gained two pounds and my weigh in this week showed I had lost two pounds. It has NOT been easy, but for the month I began at 380 lbs. and my weight now is 373.2. I have lost a total of about seven pounds for the month. Next Monday, along with my weigh in I will be posting my upcoming goals. I want to encourage those of you who are ready to join me in this war to get your goals ready. I would love to see your goals for the month of October. This will help act as accountability as well. I'm excited about the upcoming month, and I'm ready for you to join me, let's not put off tommorrow what we can, and should, do today!
I received this message from a Facebook follower, this is a GREAT quote and idea! "One of the quotes I have use in my weight loss journey is by Zig Ziglar. He says 'People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.'. I have been on my journey for 82 days now and have lost weight (about 40-45 pounds) but am growing weary. I decided to make a list of 82 reasons to continue on my journey. I put it in my weight loss blog. It was a great help to me. Also there is a 80/20 rule to eating I have learned. As long as you are eating well 80% of the time, you are allowed to splurge. Holidays will always be here. Cutting out fast food and favorite foods is not part of a lifestyle change, reducing frequency and amounts is."
Thank you for ALL your comments and messages. They have helped keep me going and in this war!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Are we Ready?
Romans 14:12 - So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
There is coming a day and it will not be long, when everyone will stand before God and MUST give an account of his/her life. We cannot look for help from others, we cannot call on "witnesses", no, we will stand before God alone. Some, like Paul, Moses, Peter, and others will receive great rewards, whereas others will receive NO reward. I have been pondering the thought of standing before God right now; what would He have to say to me? "Well done", "Why did you not give your best?", or "You have made it here by the 'skin of your teeth'." - Clarification, we cannot work our way to Heaven, the skin of your teeth refers to receiving Christ, then simply not doing anything to serve Him, only self.
There is coming a day and it's not far away, when you and I will stand before Almighty God, and the things we have strived to keep in this world will be ETERNALLY gone. I have wondered if I have put self above God at all. Have I put a sport, hobby, even my wife, or kids above God? If I have I am in sin. God plainly says he is a jealous God and that there is to be NO OTHER gods in our lives. So, how can we tell if we have a god in our life? Ask these questions to yourself:
So, let's bring this to food. One day we will stand before God and give an account for EVERYTHING. I believe this includes God's temple a.k.a. our body. So when I stand before God to give an account for my life and how I treated His temple I want Him to say, "You didn't start off very good, but you ended in victory." This is why everyday I become more and more passionate about weight loss. Everyday is another day closer to standing before God. Are we ready for that day to come? If not NOW is the day to make significant changes in our lives. Today is the day to declare war on whatever god is being served and surrender to the God of the universe.
There is coming a day and it will not be long, when everyone will stand before God and MUST give an account of his/her life. We cannot look for help from others, we cannot call on "witnesses", no, we will stand before God alone. Some, like Paul, Moses, Peter, and others will receive great rewards, whereas others will receive NO reward. I have been pondering the thought of standing before God right now; what would He have to say to me? "Well done", "Why did you not give your best?", or "You have made it here by the 'skin of your teeth'." - Clarification, we cannot work our way to Heaven, the skin of your teeth refers to receiving Christ, then simply not doing anything to serve Him, only self.
There is coming a day and it's not far away, when you and I will stand before Almighty God, and the things we have strived to keep in this world will be ETERNALLY gone. I have wondered if I have put self above God at all. Have I put a sport, hobby, even my wife, or kids above God? If I have I am in sin. God plainly says he is a jealous God and that there is to be NO OTHER gods in our lives. So, how can we tell if we have a god in our life? Ask these questions to yourself:
- Does this thing, activity, or person keep me from church?
- Does this thing, activity, or person keep me from having devotions?
- Do I spend more time with this thing, activity, or person than I do with God?
- Do I allow this thing, activity, or person to give me an excuse as to why I can't serve God more effectively?
So, let's bring this to food. One day we will stand before God and give an account for EVERYTHING. I believe this includes God's temple a.k.a. our body. So when I stand before God to give an account for my life and how I treated His temple I want Him to say, "You didn't start off very good, but you ended in victory." This is why everyday I become more and more passionate about weight loss. Everyday is another day closer to standing before God. Are we ready for that day to come? If not NOW is the day to make significant changes in our lives. Today is the day to declare war on whatever god is being served and surrender to the God of the universe.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Fully Surrendered
Luke 14:33 - So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath , he cannot be my disciple.
All to Jesus, I surrender; All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live.
Refrain
I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender; Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken; Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus, I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power; Let Thy blessing fall on me.
Refrain
I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
The word ALL means ALL. Now, here is the question, have we REALLY surrendered ALL to God. We sing this hymn as an invitation, but maybe we should make it a part of our devotions. Read it, or sing it every morning. God does not ask for 99%, read the verse again and you will see He requires; deserves, 100%. ALL - Hobbies, Music, movies, words spoken, thoughts, attitudes, FOOD, dress, hairstyle, EVERYTHING. Too many times we surrender 90%-95%, God says "NOT enough". I must surrender ALL food to God BEFORE I sit down at the table. As I do I will find victory. What must you surrender to God?
There is a story about a luncheon in which a respected millionaire got up to testify that "I owe it all to the Lord." He then shared his secret. "When I was a young fellow, a call was made for me to surrender all. Young as I was, and poor as I was, everything I had I surrendered to Christ. I didn't have much money, but I put it on the table -- all my possessions -- and said, 'Christ, I give everything back to you.' It was after that that God began to bless me and now I'm a wealthy man. At that point, a voice from the back of the room shouted, "I challenge you to do it again." Ever wonder why most of those who respond to the call of a preacher to "surrender" all are young? They don't have that much to surrender -- maybe three T-shirts, two pairs of jeans, and their dad's car keys. But when you get to middle age and you own a house and two cars and a condo on the beach, it's a different story. Surrender is a fundamental aspect of consecration, but today we want little of it
ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER...
All to Jesus, I surrender; All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live.
Refrain
I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender; Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken; Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus, I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power; Let Thy blessing fall on me.
Refrain
I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
The word ALL means ALL. Now, here is the question, have we REALLY surrendered ALL to God. We sing this hymn as an invitation, but maybe we should make it a part of our devotions. Read it, or sing it every morning. God does not ask for 99%, read the verse again and you will see He requires; deserves, 100%. ALL - Hobbies, Music, movies, words spoken, thoughts, attitudes, FOOD, dress, hairstyle, EVERYTHING. Too many times we surrender 90%-95%, God says "NOT enough". I must surrender ALL food to God BEFORE I sit down at the table. As I do I will find victory. What must you surrender to God?
There is a story about a luncheon in which a respected millionaire got up to testify that "I owe it all to the Lord." He then shared his secret. "When I was a young fellow, a call was made for me to surrender all. Young as I was, and poor as I was, everything I had I surrendered to Christ. I didn't have much money, but I put it on the table -- all my possessions -- and said, 'Christ, I give everything back to you.' It was after that that God began to bless me and now I'm a wealthy man. At that point, a voice from the back of the room shouted, "I challenge you to do it again." Ever wonder why most of those who respond to the call of a preacher to "surrender" all are young? They don't have that much to surrender -- maybe three T-shirts, two pairs of jeans, and their dad's car keys. But when you get to middle age and you own a house and two cars and a condo on the beach, it's a different story. Surrender is a fundamental aspect of consecration, but today we want little of it
ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Good and Faithful Servant
Matthew 25:21- Well done, thou good and faithful servant: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
It has been said that God does not expect success only faithfulness. I think this is true. When I wake up in the morning I am given another day to SERVE others and be faithful to the calling which God has called me. I may not ever be on the front of Time Magazine as one of the most successful, but that is not my desire. Christian, our goal should NOT be what this world has to offer, but what we have to offer the world! The good news of Jesus Christ. The world may not ever say we are "successful" but that's o.k. I would rather be successful in the eternal than the physical. The things of this world WILL perish, but the eternal things will NEVER perish. I would rather have a crown to cast at Jesus' feet than a big house that can not go into eternity with me. I would rather take a soul with me into eternity than have the riches of this world which is only temporary. Christian, our goal ought not be to hear our boss say well done, but to hear our King say well done.
You ask, What does this have to do with our War on Weight? It is important for us to be faithful, but it is very hard to be faithful while enslaved to sin. It is not only that I want to lose weight, but I want to be a faithful servant to Jesus. I have found it very difficult to do as much for the Lord as an overweight person than when I was younger and "smaller". I have been turned away from pulpits, churches, and ministry opportunities because of my size. We can say, "Well that is there fault for not looking past your weight." Really? You can tell a lot about someone by the way the dress, what they listen to, what they watch, and what they eat. While it is NOT always a tale tale sign it is a good indicator. A person overweight, such as I, usually wrestles with discipline, selfishness, laziness, and lack of motivation. When I came to this harsh reality I was ready to make a real change. Being overweight is MORE than just physical, it is an outward sign of what is inside. I challenge you take a moment and ask if any of these describe things you wrestle with. If you find yourself where I found myself then you will know why I am writing this blog. It may be extreme, but if I can give my weakness to God and let Him use it to help, challenge, and even encourage others then I am being faithful and while it is not ALWAYS pretty it is ALWAYS rewarding in the end. Ask yourself, "Am I being completely faithful to God or is there something hindering me?" If you find yourself hindered by a "pet" sin, give it to God and you will find that, through Christ, you are MORE than a conquerer!
It has been said that God does not expect success only faithfulness. I think this is true. When I wake up in the morning I am given another day to SERVE others and be faithful to the calling which God has called me. I may not ever be on the front of Time Magazine as one of the most successful, but that is not my desire. Christian, our goal should NOT be what this world has to offer, but what we have to offer the world! The good news of Jesus Christ. The world may not ever say we are "successful" but that's o.k. I would rather be successful in the eternal than the physical. The things of this world WILL perish, but the eternal things will NEVER perish. I would rather have a crown to cast at Jesus' feet than a big house that can not go into eternity with me. I would rather take a soul with me into eternity than have the riches of this world which is only temporary. Christian, our goal ought not be to hear our boss say well done, but to hear our King say well done.
You ask, What does this have to do with our War on Weight? It is important for us to be faithful, but it is very hard to be faithful while enslaved to sin. It is not only that I want to lose weight, but I want to be a faithful servant to Jesus. I have found it very difficult to do as much for the Lord as an overweight person than when I was younger and "smaller". I have been turned away from pulpits, churches, and ministry opportunities because of my size. We can say, "Well that is there fault for not looking past your weight." Really? You can tell a lot about someone by the way the dress, what they listen to, what they watch, and what they eat. While it is NOT always a tale tale sign it is a good indicator. A person overweight, such as I, usually wrestles with discipline, selfishness, laziness, and lack of motivation. When I came to this harsh reality I was ready to make a real change. Being overweight is MORE than just physical, it is an outward sign of what is inside. I challenge you take a moment and ask if any of these describe things you wrestle with. If you find yourself where I found myself then you will know why I am writing this blog. It may be extreme, but if I can give my weakness to God and let Him use it to help, challenge, and even encourage others then I am being faithful and while it is not ALWAYS pretty it is ALWAYS rewarding in the end. Ask yourself, "Am I being completely faithful to God or is there something hindering me?" If you find yourself hindered by a "pet" sin, give it to God and you will find that, through Christ, you are MORE than a conquerer!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Day after
Psalm 118:24 - This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
One of my biggest weaknesses is ANY holiday. I become a food fiend on holiday's. So, with yesterday being Labor Day, food did not have a chance, neither did my weight. I could do a couple things right now: 1. become depressed, upset, and beat myself up, or 2. Realize that today is a new day to begin again. Normally I go with option 1, however today is a NEW day and I refuse to let Satan get the best of me. Yes, I fell in sin yesterday, but I have claimed both 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 118:24.
I will rejoice because today is here for me to grow from mistakes made yesterday. I have evaluated where I failed and now changes will be made. Losing weight means that I must adapt to whatever circumstance I am placed in whether it is visiting with friends, going out to eat, or a holiday. I must adapt and overcome. My "pet" sin of gluttony had his way yesterday, but I will refuse to stay down.
I have decided to adjust some of my goals. I received some advice from a reader yesterday that I think I will try. I will not go to bed hungry, instead I will try to eat an apple, small salad (light or fat free dressing), or a yogurt about 30 min. before I go to bed. According to the nutritionist that she has talked with this is a good way to lose weight. I am also looking for ways to enhance this blog. I am looking for websites, helps, and even trying to get a guest blogger who is an expert in this field. I thank you for your prayers and accountability. I ask that you also pray for Miracle Morning Ministries (MMM), the ministry God has laid on mine and Holly's heart. God is blessing this ministry and the different aspects of it to the point that we are looking for a volunteer to help with some aspects of the ministry so we can continue to be used of God according to His will. This blog is a part of MMM.
One of my biggest weaknesses is ANY holiday. I become a food fiend on holiday's. So, with yesterday being Labor Day, food did not have a chance, neither did my weight. I could do a couple things right now: 1. become depressed, upset, and beat myself up, or 2. Realize that today is a new day to begin again. Normally I go with option 1, however today is a NEW day and I refuse to let Satan get the best of me. Yes, I fell in sin yesterday, but I have claimed both 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 118:24.
I will rejoice because today is here for me to grow from mistakes made yesterday. I have evaluated where I failed and now changes will be made. Losing weight means that I must adapt to whatever circumstance I am placed in whether it is visiting with friends, going out to eat, or a holiday. I must adapt and overcome. My "pet" sin of gluttony had his way yesterday, but I will refuse to stay down.
I have decided to adjust some of my goals. I received some advice from a reader yesterday that I think I will try. I will not go to bed hungry, instead I will try to eat an apple, small salad (light or fat free dressing), or a yogurt about 30 min. before I go to bed. According to the nutritionist that she has talked with this is a good way to lose weight. I am also looking for ways to enhance this blog. I am looking for websites, helps, and even trying to get a guest blogger who is an expert in this field. I thank you for your prayers and accountability. I ask that you also pray for Miracle Morning Ministries (MMM), the ministry God has laid on mine and Holly's heart. God is blessing this ministry and the different aspects of it to the point that we are looking for a volunteer to help with some aspects of the ministry so we can continue to be used of God according to His will. This blog is a part of MMM.
Monday, September 6, 2010
The BIG Weigh-In Week 3
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
O.k. last week I weighed 373.2.
So how did my weigh- in go this morning? Please refer back to the verse I chose... Yea, I have some confessions to make so here we go...
My goals that I set last week 8/30/10-9/6/10 are as follows:
• drink one gallon of water a day - I have reached this goal now for the past three weeks and while this will remain a goal for me I will not be putting it on again, it will just be understood.
• I will eat at least three "pieces" of fruit a day - This goal was pretty hard some days. I did not quite reach this goal every day. I did reach it two days, this will need to be a point that I work harder on/
• exercise at least four times this week - I exercised Monday through Thursday. This goal was reached!!
• lose 5 lbs. actually I will be attempting to lose 10 lbs. so next Monday I should weigh 363 lbs. - this will get me back on my original path to my original goal. - I did NOT reach this goal:( I gained 2 lbs. I now weigh 375.2.
• I will not eat past 6:00 p.m. - This is another goal that was difficult at times. While I did not quite reach the goal every night I did almost every night.
• I will spend extra time with God in prayer and Devo's - about 10 min. extra a day - This goal is more than physical, this is spiritual warfare and I did not reach this goal every day. I do believe though that this goal is vital to my weight loss.
• I will not eat any of my kids left overs. - Other than the spiritual warfare This was by far the MOST difficult to keep. I have developed a habit of just eating what my kids don't want. I even have them programmed to say "I don't want this, daddy do you?" and they bring me the food. This is VERY bad. I failed MISERABLY at this one. I need significant work on this point.
What are my goals for this upcoming week 9/6/10-9/13/10?
• This goal may seem extreme but I am setting the goal of two fruit and vegetable days. What does this mean? Two days Tuesday and Thursday I will eat nothing but fruits, vegetables, and a salad.
• I will not eat any of my kids left overs.
• I will spend extra time with God in prayer and Devo's - about 5 min. extra a day
• I will not eat past 6:00 p.m.
• exercise at least five times this week
• I will eat at least three "pieces" of fruit a day
• lose 5 lbs. actually I will be attempting to lose 11 lbs. so next Monday I should weigh 364 lbs.
I am always open to ideas for goals that I should set, I may be overlooking something. I thank all of you for your comments, suggestions, prayers, and accountability. Please share this blog with others and if there is anything I can do to make it better please let me know. I want this blog to be the best blog it can be.
How did you do? Did you reach your goals this past week? If not, I know we can do this together this week. I will pray for you and you pray for me, we will be VICTORIOUS in this War on Weight!!
O.k. last week I weighed 373.2.
So how did my weigh- in go this morning? Please refer back to the verse I chose... Yea, I have some confessions to make so here we go...
My goals that I set last week 8/30/10-9/6/10 are as follows:
• drink one gallon of water a day - I have reached this goal now for the past three weeks and while this will remain a goal for me I will not be putting it on again, it will just be understood.
• I will eat at least three "pieces" of fruit a day - This goal was pretty hard some days. I did not quite reach this goal every day. I did reach it two days, this will need to be a point that I work harder on/
• exercise at least four times this week - I exercised Monday through Thursday. This goal was reached!!
• lose 5 lbs. actually I will be attempting to lose 10 lbs. so next Monday I should weigh 363 lbs. - this will get me back on my original path to my original goal. - I did NOT reach this goal:( I gained 2 lbs. I now weigh 375.2.
• I will not eat past 6:00 p.m. - This is another goal that was difficult at times. While I did not quite reach the goal every night I did almost every night.
• I will spend extra time with God in prayer and Devo's - about 10 min. extra a day - This goal is more than physical, this is spiritual warfare and I did not reach this goal every day. I do believe though that this goal is vital to my weight loss.
• I will not eat any of my kids left overs. - Other than the spiritual warfare This was by far the MOST difficult to keep. I have developed a habit of just eating what my kids don't want. I even have them programmed to say "I don't want this, daddy do you?" and they bring me the food. This is VERY bad. I failed MISERABLY at this one. I need significant work on this point.
What are my goals for this upcoming week 9/6/10-9/13/10?
• This goal may seem extreme but I am setting the goal of two fruit and vegetable days. What does this mean? Two days Tuesday and Thursday I will eat nothing but fruits, vegetables, and a salad.
• I will not eat any of my kids left overs.
• I will spend extra time with God in prayer and Devo's - about 5 min. extra a day
• I will not eat past 6:00 p.m.
• exercise at least five times this week
• I will eat at least three "pieces" of fruit a day
• lose 5 lbs. actually I will be attempting to lose 11 lbs. so next Monday I should weigh 364 lbs.
I am always open to ideas for goals that I should set, I may be overlooking something. I thank all of you for your comments, suggestions, prayers, and accountability. Please share this blog with others and if there is anything I can do to make it better please let me know. I want this blog to be the best blog it can be.
How did you do? Did you reach your goals this past week? If not, I know we can do this together this week. I will pray for you and you pray for me, we will be VICTORIOUS in this War on Weight!!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Let Jesus "Worry" about it
1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I have been learning so much about losing weight, trusting God, and discipline since I began this blog. One thing I am learning is to cast ALL my care on Jesus. This casting includes being overweight! When I look at myself in the mirror and become overwhelmed with frustration, anger, depression, or just disappointment, I can rest assured that I can take those "cares"; anxieties and "cast"; Throw them on Jesus. It is a very liberating feeling to know that Jesus not only can handle my problems, but He asks for them!
The word "ALL" is a word that I like to see in this verse. Why? Because it does not limit the size of my problems. It does not say only cast the BIG problems on him because he's really, too busy for the little ones. Nor does it say, only bring the SMALL problems because he is not quite able to handle the big ones. No; it says to cast ALL our cares. It does not matter how big or small they may be he wants them!
We must learn to cast our sin of gluttony on Jesus, leave it there and let him "worry" about it. Of course Jesus does not worry about anything, but the point is that once we cast our cares on him it is no longer ours to fret over. It is a comfort to know that God is willing and able to help with the sin of gluttony. He cares that much for his children. So let's run to the God of the universe and cast all our cares on Him instead of the god of food. Food can not help only God can and will.
I have been learning so much about losing weight, trusting God, and discipline since I began this blog. One thing I am learning is to cast ALL my care on Jesus. This casting includes being overweight! When I look at myself in the mirror and become overwhelmed with frustration, anger, depression, or just disappointment, I can rest assured that I can take those "cares"; anxieties and "cast"; Throw them on Jesus. It is a very liberating feeling to know that Jesus not only can handle my problems, but He asks for them!
The word "ALL" is a word that I like to see in this verse. Why? Because it does not limit the size of my problems. It does not say only cast the BIG problems on him because he's really, too busy for the little ones. Nor does it say, only bring the SMALL problems because he is not quite able to handle the big ones. No; it says to cast ALL our cares. It does not matter how big or small they may be he wants them!
We must learn to cast our sin of gluttony on Jesus, leave it there and let him "worry" about it. Of course Jesus does not worry about anything, but the point is that once we cast our cares on him it is no longer ours to fret over. It is a comfort to know that God is willing and able to help with the sin of gluttony. He cares that much for his children. So let's run to the God of the universe and cast all our cares on Him instead of the god of food. Food can not help only God can and will.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Soldier On
2 Timothy 2:3 - Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
I have never been in this earthly military, but one thing I know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that a soldier's life is anything but easy. Soldiers are faced with "hardness" every day. While many of us are enjoying the freedoms given us we forget that it was purchased with blood. Blood of soldiers. We are able to enjoy life because someone endured "hardness". I am grateful for our soldiers. Thank You.
While I have never been in this earthly military I am enrolled as a soldier of Christ, fighting in the spiritual war for souls. This spiritual war that every Christian is engaged in has had its share of casualties. Millions die without Christ because so many Christians are selfish with the Good News of Christ. Christians, primarily in America, are NOT enduring hardness for the cause of Christ. Too many times we are found AWAL in the war against sin. It is time for Christians to gear up with the armor found in Ephesians 6 and go to battle.
There is another war that many people find themselves in, and that is the war on weight. Satan has MANY Christians defeated simply because they are overweight, I know he has had me cornered. I am here to say that this war, as any other, will require us to endure hardness. We must face head on the temptation for the "extra piece" of_____(You fill the blank in). We must face the "hunger" pangs. We must endure the fact that there are times when those around us are eating all the pizza, fries, ice cream, hamburgers, etc. they want and we, well we must eat our wonderful salad, rabbit food, apple, etc. I will interject here that those who are as skinny as a bean pole and eat like a horse make me so upset. They can eat five pieces of pizza, two large fries, and drink a 32 oz. pop and still lose two pounds, where as I can look at pizza and gain four pounds, smell a french fry and gain two pounds, and take one sip of pop and my shirt button pops off! The fact is that we must endure hardness as a god soldier. So let's get to it, let's soldier on!!
I have never been in this earthly military, but one thing I know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that a soldier's life is anything but easy. Soldiers are faced with "hardness" every day. While many of us are enjoying the freedoms given us we forget that it was purchased with blood. Blood of soldiers. We are able to enjoy life because someone endured "hardness". I am grateful for our soldiers. Thank You.
While I have never been in this earthly military I am enrolled as a soldier of Christ, fighting in the spiritual war for souls. This spiritual war that every Christian is engaged in has had its share of casualties. Millions die without Christ because so many Christians are selfish with the Good News of Christ. Christians, primarily in America, are NOT enduring hardness for the cause of Christ. Too many times we are found AWAL in the war against sin. It is time for Christians to gear up with the armor found in Ephesians 6 and go to battle.
There is another war that many people find themselves in, and that is the war on weight. Satan has MANY Christians defeated simply because they are overweight, I know he has had me cornered. I am here to say that this war, as any other, will require us to endure hardness. We must face head on the temptation for the "extra piece" of_____(You fill the blank in). We must face the "hunger" pangs. We must endure the fact that there are times when those around us are eating all the pizza, fries, ice cream, hamburgers, etc. they want and we, well we must eat our wonderful salad, rabbit food, apple, etc. I will interject here that those who are as skinny as a bean pole and eat like a horse make me so upset. They can eat five pieces of pizza, two large fries, and drink a 32 oz. pop and still lose two pounds, where as I can look at pizza and gain four pounds, smell a french fry and gain two pounds, and take one sip of pop and my shirt button pops off! The fact is that we must endure hardness as a god soldier. So let's get to it, let's soldier on!!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
We Fall Down, We Get Up
Proverbs 24:16 - For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again : but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Yesterday, Holly and I went to her doctor to see the baby that is due late Nov., early Dec. The doctor's office is about an hour drive and we have made it a family tradition that we always go out to eat when we go to her doctor's appointments. In keeping with tradition we went to Burger King. Those who may not know, I REALLY like Burger King's Whoppers. I go to order a whopper meal and the strangest thing happens. Instead of saying a whopper meal, I said a DOUBLE WHOPPER meal! - that wasn't going where you thought was it. I not only ordered the double whopper meal, I LARGE sized it. I am pretty sure this would be considered "falling off the band wagon". There is some good news though, I did drink a lite lemonade!
Before I went to bed last night I exercised a little extra so I could "work off" my extra large meal. Today I stepped on the scale and it wasn't real pretty. I had gained just over a pound, but then I remembered the above verse and said, "O.k. yesterday I fell. Today I will get back up." So this is what I am doing, getting up. So, if you happen to find yourself falling, don't get depressed, instead strap up those bootstraps and remember your in the war on weight and sometimes the "enemy" will win a battle, but you and I can and WILL WIN this WAR!!!
Yesterday, Holly and I went to her doctor to see the baby that is due late Nov., early Dec. The doctor's office is about an hour drive and we have made it a family tradition that we always go out to eat when we go to her doctor's appointments. In keeping with tradition we went to Burger King. Those who may not know, I REALLY like Burger King's Whoppers. I go to order a whopper meal and the strangest thing happens. Instead of saying a whopper meal, I said a DOUBLE WHOPPER meal! - that wasn't going where you thought was it. I not only ordered the double whopper meal, I LARGE sized it. I am pretty sure this would be considered "falling off the band wagon". There is some good news though, I did drink a lite lemonade!
Before I went to bed last night I exercised a little extra so I could "work off" my extra large meal. Today I stepped on the scale and it wasn't real pretty. I had gained just over a pound, but then I remembered the above verse and said, "O.k. yesterday I fell. Today I will get back up." So this is what I am doing, getting up. So, if you happen to find yourself falling, don't get depressed, instead strap up those bootstraps and remember your in the war on weight and sometimes the "enemy" will win a battle, but you and I can and WILL WIN this WAR!!!
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