I told you I went on my walk one day last week and about my crazy thought I had..well I am about to vocalize those thought which probably makes me certifiable.
My Frazzled Female bible study talks about inviting God on every task with you...in the car, grocery shopping, as you wash dishes. Well, I am really trying to practice this, so I imagine Him riding with me and singing songs, at work with me, going laundry, and walking my mile and a half with me. As I was walking my return route I noticed my shadow. My shadow was pumping its arms like me. I imagined this was God. And I started to laugh...God just might be walking this mile and a half with me and pumping his arms too. That led to more thoughts. When Jesus was on earth it says that he had the same temptations of humans because He was fully human and fully God. SO was he tempted by food just as me? Probably so. I know He didn't sin so it means that He did not over eat. BUT as he hit 25 did His metabolism slow a bit and he might have actually had to excercise?? I know people ran back then because Paul compared his life in 2 Timothy to a race. All through out the bible it talks of racing and runners. Fighters were also popular back then. My point is...did Jesus have to excercise?? I know people were much more active back then and the need probably wasn't as great..but still..did He have to put a bit more effort in to be skinny? I also wish I knew how he said "No" to one more roll or another dessert. I assume He appreciated good food. We are told as believers that their is a feast waiting on us. God knows to reward us with some yummy food(which will have tons of caramel and chocolate, I do believe!) So He must like it too, He just had WAY more self control than I do. Which I guess brings me to my real problem and the needed solution. I have little self control and need so much more. I need to constantly remind myself that food does not ultimately bring satisfaction and taking that nap instead of that walk will only be desirable until I step on the scale next week. SO now everyday when I want to sleep later instead of doing my workout or nap instead of walk, I tell myself that Satan will not win this one and force myself to do it. It is like starting my day with a victory against the devil, which just makes me excited! I like to start the day with the score tipped my way instead of the other way around. I also REALLY try hard to not always let my stomach and taste buds win the food war. I stop myself before I have had too much and don't always give in to a craving(dang you caramel/chocolate!) I do not always win the battle but it is so great knowing I have a God who came to earth and completely understands my struggle. He walks with me everyday(and even more so when I walk my mile ;) ) and gives me strength and is helping me build my self control. I am constantly more amazed at His patience and his mercy. Thank you, Jesus.
For those of you who care...I am down 12 lbs since the start of the weight loss. I will take it, and I know there is more to come! :)
My Frazzled Female bible study talks about inviting God on every task with you...in the car, grocery shopping, as you wash dishes. Well, I am really trying to practice this, so I imagine Him riding with me and singing songs, at work with me, going laundry, and walking my mile and a half with me. As I was walking my return route I noticed my shadow. My shadow was pumping its arms like me. I imagined this was God. And I started to laugh...God just might be walking this mile and a half with me and pumping his arms too. That led to more thoughts. When Jesus was on earth it says that he had the same temptations of humans because He was fully human and fully God. SO was he tempted by food just as me? Probably so. I know He didn't sin so it means that He did not over eat. BUT as he hit 25 did His metabolism slow a bit and he might have actually had to excercise?? I know people ran back then because Paul compared his life in 2 Timothy to a race. All through out the bible it talks of racing and runners. Fighters were also popular back then. My point is...did Jesus have to excercise?? I know people were much more active back then and the need probably wasn't as great..but still..did He have to put a bit more effort in to be skinny? I also wish I knew how he said "No" to one more roll or another dessert. I assume He appreciated good food. We are told as believers that their is a feast waiting on us. God knows to reward us with some yummy food(which will have tons of caramel and chocolate, I do believe!) So He must like it too, He just had WAY more self control than I do. Which I guess brings me to my real problem and the needed solution. I have little self control and need so much more. I need to constantly remind myself that food does not ultimately bring satisfaction and taking that nap instead of that walk will only be desirable until I step on the scale next week. SO now everyday when I want to sleep later instead of doing my workout or nap instead of walk, I tell myself that Satan will not win this one and force myself to do it. It is like starting my day with a victory against the devil, which just makes me excited! I like to start the day with the score tipped my way instead of the other way around. I also REALLY try hard to not always let my stomach and taste buds win the food war. I stop myself before I have had too much and don't always give in to a craving(dang you caramel/chocolate!) I do not always win the battle but it is so great knowing I have a God who came to earth and completely understands my struggle. He walks with me everyday(and even more so when I walk my mile ;) ) and gives me strength and is helping me build my self control. I am constantly more amazed at His patience and his mercy. Thank you, Jesus.
For those of you who care...I am down 12 lbs since the start of the weight loss. I will take it, and I know there is more to come! :)
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