I Did It!

I was so tired tonight.  I really didn't think I would do anything. 
My body said go to bed.  My mind said go to bed.  My heart said try for just 20 minutes.

Well the wrestle was on and I really didn't know which one would win.  Heart beat was weak.  Body was telling me all things about sweet sleep and early morning will bring new strength.  Well from my post title you know what happened.  I did it!

I was already dressed in the work out gear.  The lap top was before me.  I got up and I got it done.  Thirty minutes later and I can happily mark this on my calendar as a workout day.


Father, I cannot tell you how grateful I am to You.  Truly I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Lord, I know that I cannot walk or run or do anything without You.  Tonight was just another example of this to me.  Thank you Father again for showing up and pushing me beyond my flesh.  In Jesus' name, amen!

Another Day

It's another day and I decided it was a great time to keep going.  Do you know how many times I just wanted to give up.  I wanted to throw in the proverbial towel and just be content with me as I am right now.  Truth on the page today.  It's for me really, so that I can be free.  The truth, it is written, will set you free and believe me I am not trying to be bound.

So today I am at it again.  Where I live it is cold and getting to the gym is a bit more challenging.  However, I realize that I have resources at my finger tips.  So I am using the available videos as my personal trainer.  I just completed one tonight and I must admit being proud of myself.  It really does make you feel good when you do what is right. 

I say to you, my one reader who may very well be me, keep going.  Another day is a blessing and we can do better than the day before.  Walk in the mercies that are renewed daily for us.  Yes, it is still about doing and making healthy choices, but be not dismayed when you fall down.  Get up again.  Get up and begin again in your new day of mercy.

Father,
sometimes it gets so hard to stay the course.  So I really thank you for every new day that you give me a fresh start.  Lord, please help me and all others that are trying to be their best selves.  You are the only One that can help us.  Father please help us through each day.   In Jesus name, amen.

To eat or not to eat

It has occurred to me that I have choices. Yes. Some of you might be saying some snarky sarcasm laced comment right about now. I don’t blame you but bear with me. My discovery is not a cure for anything I do admitt. However if certainly puts things in perspective when one is trying to excercise self control.

Questions like do I eat this or that? Do I use this much or that little? Do I sleep in or exercise? By now you have gotten my drift. The point is in case you are still in a fog of confusion we have a choice to make everyday. We choose whether today will be a win or lose day. We choose victory or defeat. Not what I wanted to hear but it is what I needed to hear.

I’m reminded of what Joshua told the people Choose who you will serve....
He gave them the choice between God and Mammon. That choice sits before us today as well. It spills over into everything. Do I live without control or do I choose to be disciplined and reap the rewards? So I ask myself, to eat or not to eat? The choice is mine.


Father, I love to think that I am completely innocent and all that happens to me is outside of my doing. I know that the truth tells a different story. Lord forgive me for the choices that I made that led me to this state of weight over load and all it’s entrails. Forgive me for choosing to stingy my lust for this or that when another option was always available. Lord today I don’t sit and bemoan but this is me being self aware. Tomorrow is another day and once again choices will be there to be made. Help me Fther to choose wisely. In Jesus Name, Amen.