Jesus replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing is impossible for you!" Matthew 17:20
Ahhh, yes, it is Monday! To some people it is a good day because it means new opportunities ahead for them to conquer and have victory in. However, for others it means another work week filled with defeat and possible negative experiences. Whatever way choose to think is your choice and in that choice lies power. The power to overcome or be defeated before the situation even arises. In a way, we can prophesy our day and week ahead. You might say, "I WILL have a week where I can can overcome all things!" or you can say, "I'm not looking forward to what lies ahead this week!" Our minds hold that powerful to bring us into positive things or negative things...How do you think most of the time? Are your thoughts life giving and helping you or are they death defying and causing you to spiral downward,possibly taking everyone with you. Choose this day in what you will think and Whom you will serve in your thoughts. If your choice is Jesus and all His life giving bread He has to offer, then you are well on your way to the Best Monday available but if you choose your normal "humdrum, barely making it" mindset then, strap yourself in for the bumpy ride over that mountain in the distance! If that is the case, I would dread Mondays too!
Make Monday's your mountain to conquer Day! As you do, keep in mind that with God all things are possible...for impossible is a lie for a child of the Most high God!
Have a blessed Monday! See you at the top:)
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Portion Control
Portion Control
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Recently, I joined Weight Watchers because I needed to lose some extra poundage from our recent move and vacation status. While on the road, I had far more hamburgers and fries than I should have consumed. Have you ever had those guilty little thoughts as you about to shove down some greasy, juicy, fattening food, “You know you shouldn’t be eating this!” Well, let’s just say I have selective Holy Spirit hearing at times when He is trying to help me with my health choices. The flesh screams out, “Give me French fries with extra salt or give me death!”
At any rate, after all was said and done, I probably packed on a good 7-8 pounds, so the Weight Watchers program seemed to be the best resource to help me. Part of their program concentrates on portion control. This is something that I have struggled with all my life. I never really learned what proper portions are suitable, much less put them into practice. I grew up in a family where second and third servings at the dinner table were encouraged and a clean plate meant you were healthy! Let’s not forget the desert as a award for clearing your plate. Needless to say, old habits die hard.
Through the years, I have tried to break this poor health habit and make healthier choices for myself, but it seems I always fall back to my old ways of eating until I am stuffed full. While being on the Weight Watchers program the past couple of weeks, I have learned healthy portion sizes. They offer a point system that helps teach you the healthy amount of food you need to eat in a day.
The system itself is fairly easy to follow. They allot you points and your goal is to stay within the assigned total to help you lose weight. I basically just choose the food I am thinking about eating, type it into the computer program and before you know it, I have points being handed out to me with the portion sizes to go along with it. I was amazed at first at how very little I am actually allowed to eat or should I say, “Should” be eating compared to what I use to eat. Needless to say, I have already lost a few pounds and my clothes are feeling looser every day. I have learned to be satisfied with the portion I am given and more than that I have learned about the proper portions I should be eating to help me maintain better health for myself and my family.
However, one day I was sitting quietly before the Lord and was asking Him to help me have the self control I need to be successful for my day when choosing food and the correct portions. Almost immediately, I heard Him remind me that with HIM, there are no portion restrictions that in fact, He is always gives me the right portion everyday in my life. I had to smile when I pondered this powerful truth. God is my portion! He is the very portion I need daily to sustain not only my physical life but more so my spiritual life too. His portion never runs out and He does not assign me only a specific amount of points daily, but an abundant portion is always there for me as long as I need it.
Let’s face it, our flesh and spirit are always at battle and living life can be a challenging at times. It is nice to know there is a God in heaven who loves us and always has our best interest at heart and who is willing to portion out to us just the right amount of life we need! May you be given an abundant portion of His love, grace and mercy today and everyday!
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Recently, I joined Weight Watchers because I needed to lose some extra poundage from our recent move and vacation status. While on the road, I had far more hamburgers and fries than I should have consumed. Have you ever had those guilty little thoughts as you about to shove down some greasy, juicy, fattening food, “You know you shouldn’t be eating this!” Well, let’s just say I have selective Holy Spirit hearing at times when He is trying to help me with my health choices. The flesh screams out, “Give me French fries with extra salt or give me death!”
At any rate, after all was said and done, I probably packed on a good 7-8 pounds, so the Weight Watchers program seemed to be the best resource to help me. Part of their program concentrates on portion control. This is something that I have struggled with all my life. I never really learned what proper portions are suitable, much less put them into practice. I grew up in a family where second and third servings at the dinner table were encouraged and a clean plate meant you were healthy! Let’s not forget the desert as a award for clearing your plate. Needless to say, old habits die hard.
Through the years, I have tried to break this poor health habit and make healthier choices for myself, but it seems I always fall back to my old ways of eating until I am stuffed full. While being on the Weight Watchers program the past couple of weeks, I have learned healthy portion sizes. They offer a point system that helps teach you the healthy amount of food you need to eat in a day.
The system itself is fairly easy to follow. They allot you points and your goal is to stay within the assigned total to help you lose weight. I basically just choose the food I am thinking about eating, type it into the computer program and before you know it, I have points being handed out to me with the portion sizes to go along with it. I was amazed at first at how very little I am actually allowed to eat or should I say, “Should” be eating compared to what I use to eat. Needless to say, I have already lost a few pounds and my clothes are feeling looser every day. I have learned to be satisfied with the portion I am given and more than that I have learned about the proper portions I should be eating to help me maintain better health for myself and my family.
However, one day I was sitting quietly before the Lord and was asking Him to help me have the self control I need to be successful for my day when choosing food and the correct portions. Almost immediately, I heard Him remind me that with HIM, there are no portion restrictions that in fact, He is always gives me the right portion everyday in my life. I had to smile when I pondered this powerful truth. God is my portion! He is the very portion I need daily to sustain not only my physical life but more so my spiritual life too. His portion never runs out and He does not assign me only a specific amount of points daily, but an abundant portion is always there for me as long as I need it.
Let’s face it, our flesh and spirit are always at battle and living life can be a challenging at times. It is nice to know there is a God in heaven who loves us and always has our best interest at heart and who is willing to portion out to us just the right amount of life we need! May you be given an abundant portion of His love, grace and mercy today and everyday!
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