Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Profound but not new Today was a neat God-inspired day for me. He showed me a time- tested principle that His word says over and over and I've always tried to practice it, but I forget how powerful it is. Basically: J esus O thers Y ourself There's a really special family that I know from the running club whose father was just diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I've been praying for them, but felt really led today to do something more, something practical. I felt impressed to bake them some bread, and to do a couple things to help them financially. So I spent most of today getting a small package together for them. Also, I had planned to meet a friend from work for coffee and then this morning I just didn't want to. I had decided to call and cancel and then I prayed about it and my attitude started to change – I wanted to. So I did. Oh it was so rewarding! And I spent today focused on the Luther family and talking to about her daughter and listening to her, I forgot (almost literally) to worry and think about food! Occasionally, I started to worry and think and plan what I was going to do for my next meal but through prayer and concentration on how creative I could be for someone else, the anxiety fled! Also, I chose again to go to church and Sunday School with Heidi and Tommy at their Baptist church's Saturday night service. Oh the worship was fabulous and just sitting with Christian friends was so life-giving. If I had stayed home, or spent that time alone, I know I would have snacked (even if it's veggies, it is compulsive eating for me) or worried or been self-obsessed. Another thing God has taught me before that I continuously forget is how powerful worship music is for me. I often try to cram my mind with more `knowledge' and listen to tons of sermons and lessons. But I find that I start to go dry, my prayer life dwindles and I don't feel `close' to God even if I'm marking up my Bible and thinking a lot. Oh, how I love His word and His worship! And on a physical note, God reminded me today that I feel best if I don't eat as many raw veggies. I was trying to decide what to fix for dinner tonight and it was getting late and then `poof' I just found myself fixing a veggie burger, brown rice and some cooked brussel sprouts. It tasted great, I didn't fret about it and I didn't end up bloated. Oh how good and practical our God is! > > Couple good things: > > 1. I really struggled with guilt over drinking 2 beers last > night. In the past, I `never' let myself drink on Friday nights b/c > Saturday was an early run morning. I wouldn't want to hinder > performance! And last night I really ended the day a little too > full, so the guilt and emotions against over eating were there too. > But, with my new perameters on exercise, there was less pressure to > have a `perfect' run this morning. Soooo… I started later, went a > place I didn't know the distance, ran some gorgeous trails, got > lost, ran slower, walked a little and LOVED it!! > > 2. As I mused over my eating experiences yesterday, I noticed > how bloated and full I felt ever since lunch. I have gotten away > from the little `body' lessons I have learned about eating cooked > veggies and a solid piece of meat midday. I was back to large > salad, which I love, but seem to handle better at night. Why the > slip, I don't know, but I'm excited to be able to `read' my body's > language and correct it! > > 3. This morning, I was able to pour a small second bowl of > cereal! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Very inspiring. Thanks. > > > > Couple good things: > > > > 1. I really struggled with guilt over drinking 2 beers last > > night. In the past, I `never' let myself drink on Friday nights > b/c > > Saturday was an early run morning. I wouldn't want to hinder > > performance! And last night I really ended the day a little too > > full, so the guilt and emotions against over eating were there > too. > > But, with my new perameters on exercise, there was less pressure > to > > have a `perfect' run this morning. Soooo… I started later, went a > > place I didn't know the distance, ran some gorgeous trails, got > > lost, ran slower, walked a little and LOVED it!! > > > > 2. As I mused over my eating experiences yesterday, I noticed > > how bloated and full I felt ever since lunch. I have gotten away > > from the little `body' lessons I have learned about eating cooked > > veggies and a solid piece of meat midday. I was back to large > > salad, which I love, but seem to handle better at night. Why the > > slip, I don't know, but I'm excited to be able to `read' my body's > > language and correct it! > > > > 3. This morning, I was able to pour a small second bowl of > > cereal! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 We are all different - that J-O-Y was a poster in my home that was used by my parents to show us were we were in the scheme of things. I learned to always put myself last. ....Just my two cents... > > > > Couple good things: > > > > 1. I really struggled with guilt over drinking 2 beers last > > night. In the past, I `never' let myself drink on Friday nights > b/c > > Saturday was an early run morning. I wouldn't want to hinder > > performance! And last night I really ended the day a little too > > full, so the guilt and emotions against over eating were there > too. > > But, with my new perameters on exercise, there was less pressure > to > > have a `perfect' run this morning. Soooo… I started later, went a > > place I didn't know the distance, ran some gorgeous trails, got > > lost, ran slower, walked a little and LOVED it!! > > > > 2. As I mused over my eating experiences yesterday, I noticed > > how bloated and full I felt ever since lunch. I have gotten away > > from the little `body' lessons I have learned about eating cooked > > veggies and a solid piece of meat midday. I was back to large > > salad, which I love, but seem to handle better at night. Why the > > slip, I don't know, but I'm excited to be able to `read' my body's > > language and correct it! > > > > 3. This morning, I was able to pour a small second bowl of > > cereal! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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