Pray for my friend Sarah and her family. Her sweet grandmother went to be with the Lord this morning. It's a very bittersweet time for them. She is up there right now partying with Jesus... it can't get any better than that! :)
I haven't been in such a good mood in a looong time! Pray that this good mood will continue as I go back to work with children that test every nerve and push every button. I've learned not to ask for patience anymore... because when I do, God gives me a very trying day to help me learn it. I've got to remember that it's all about showing the kids Jesus, whether I can talk about Him or not, my actions show everything.
And as I talk about this... I open my book to day 10 and it's about discipline. God always works it out to whatever I'm in need of He provides a lesson with it.
^This lady is most definitely disciplined!
Sensible exercise + moderate diet = lasting results!
DAY 10 -IT TAKES DISCIPLINE
I am able to do ALL things
through Christ who strengthens me.
-Philippians 4:13
I am able to do ALL things
through Christ who strengthens me.
-Philippians 4:13
FOCUS FOR TODAY
Discipline matters.
It takes discipline to strengthen your faith;
it takes discipline to improve your fitness.
It takes discipline to strengthen your faith;
it takes discipline to improve your fitness.
Physical fitness requires discipline; the discipline to exercise regularly and the discipline to eat sensibly --it's as simple as that. But here's the catch: understanding the need for discipline is easy, BUT leading a disciplined life can be hard for most of us. WHY? Because it's usually more fun to eat a second piece of cake than it is to jog a second lap around the track.
As Christians, we are instructed to lead disciplined lives, and when we behave in undisciplined ways, we are living outside of God's will. God doesn't reward laziness, misbehavior, apathy, or shortsightedness.
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How do I become disciplined?
Please leave comments and advice how to do this!
Please leave comments and advice how to do this!
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Our greatest accomplishments usually require lots of work, which is perfectly fine with God. After all, He knows that we're up to the task, and He has BIG plans for us; may we, as disciplined believers, always be worthy of those plans.
Work is doing it.
Discipline is doing it every day.
Diligence is doing it well every day.
-Dave Ramsey
Discipline is doing it every day.
Diligence is doing it well every day.
-Dave Ramsey
Discipline is the means by which you can take control of your life.
No discipline seem enjoyable at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness
to those who have been trained by it.
-Hebrews 12:11
Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness
to those who have been trained by it.
-Hebrews 12:11
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith
with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control,
self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness.
-2 Peter 1:5-6
with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control,
self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness.
-2 Peter 1:5-6
I discipline my body and bring it under strict control,
so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
-1 Corinthians 9:27
so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
-1 Corinthians 9:27
God cannot build character without our cooperation. If we resist Him, then He chastens us into submission. But, if we submit to Him, then He can accomplish His work. He is not satisfied with a halfway job. God wants a perfect work; He wants a finished product that is mature and complete.
-Warren Wiersbe
-Warren Wiersbe
Are you an energized Christian?
If you're not, you must seek strength and renewal from the source that will NEVER fail: that source, of course, if our Heavenly Father. And rest assured --when you sincerely petition Him, He will give you all the strength you need to live victoriously for Him.
If you're not, you must seek strength and renewal from the source that will NEVER fail: that source, of course, if our Heavenly Father. And rest assured --when you sincerely petition Him, He will give you all the strength you need to live victoriously for Him.
SMALL STEPS
If you want to be more physically fit, you don't have to make one giant leap. You can start with many small steps.
I think this has been my problem. I try to change everything at once, I try to do as much as I once did, but I have failed because I couldn't measure up to such high standards. I'm learning to lower those standards and set goals that I CAN obtain then add more and more, as I am able to do it.
Consistency is key. Start slowly, avoid injury, and expect gradual improvements, not instant success.
If you read Proverbs regularly, and if you take it's teachings to heart, you'll become a more disciplined person. And God will smile.
^I do believe that answers my question :)
^I do believe that answers my question :)
He gives strength to the weary,
and him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired,
and vigorous young men stumble badly,
yet those who wait for the Lord will grain new strength;
they will mount up with wings like eagles,
they will run and not get tired,
they will walk and not become weary.
-Isaiah 40:29-31
and him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired,
and vigorous young men stumble badly,
yet those who wait for the Lord will grain new strength;
they will mount up with wings like eagles,
they will run and not get tired,
they will walk and not become weary.
-Isaiah 40:29-31
He said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness.
-2 Corinthians 12:9
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness.
-2 Corinthians 12:9
GETTING HONEST
Make notes about small , but important,
steps you can take to improve your health.
steps you can take to improve your health.
Pretty much the same as what I said yesterday.
*Adding a fruit or vegetable to each meal.
*I definitely need MORE water!!
*No mater what, get more sleep.
Which involves getting a routine down,
which hasn't been very successful lately! :(
*When I don't "feel like working out" to at least take the dogs out for a walk.My excuse for not doing this is it's hard to walk 2 dogs by myself,
when my roomies don't want to go with me or schedules are different.
*Adding a fruit or vegetable to each meal.
*I definitely need MORE water!!
*No mater what, get more sleep.
Which involves getting a routine down,
which hasn't been very successful lately! :(
*When I don't "feel like working out" to at least take the dogs out for a walk.My excuse for not doing this is it's hard to walk 2 dogs by myself,
when my roomies don't want to go with me or schedules are different.
But also if I walked them more, they probably wouldn't be as crazy when we go.
Prayers for these small steps are NEEDED. I always plan to get my routine consistent and walk the dogs, but something always comes up... but it's always a lame excuse!
PRAYER REQUEST:
Yesterday I mentioned praying for me about a decision I needed to make, if it was in God's will. I have just been thinking about it in the past few days, so there isn't much to elaborate on.
But as I have looked over this last year... I haven't made much progress... in any area of my life. Over the next 6 months or so I'm going to be praying about a decision I need to make that, if God willing, will help me on my path of life. I don't know... just pray! Pray that God will either keep me where I am now or move me in the direction I need to be going in! I know a lot of things need to change and I'm not sure if I'm where I need to be to make the necessary changes!
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