Okay, I was scared to do it, but I got on the scales today. My fears were confirmed, I was up four pounds. Uuuugggghhhh! But, what can I do? I could mope about it (I kind of did this morning....) Or, realize that I haven't been keeping my eyes on Him and turn things around!
I have been reading in Matthew and this mornings scriptures SCREAMED at me! I was reading Matthew 23....verse 25 hit me right between the eyeballs
"Woe to you teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence."
Now, who ever wants to be compared to a Pharisee? Not I! And yet, this is how I have been acting. I hate to leave the house without my hair done or my make-up on, but when I sit down to the dinner table, I don't think twice about stuffing my face even when my body has given me a clear sign that I am full. Hmmm.....maybe Jaime has some house-keeping issues. Take the vacuum to the greed and dust down the self-indulgence. Be gone!
I will be back next week - with a "cleaner" inside and hopefully better news to report!
Lamentations 3: 22-23 "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!"
21 POUNDS LOST 36 DAYS TO GO
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That last scripture is one of my favorites. You made some great points here, Jaime. You can and will do this my friend. You've got a great attitude! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it that you are making it more about the Lord and your faith than just your weight. If you dropped a lot of weight and looked like a super-model, but hadn't changed your heart, you woudln't have really gained much. Thanks for blessing us with your honesty and transparency. Praying!
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