She said it had nothing to do with me being on a diet; it's just the one she felt like coloring. But I thought it was very appropriate!I've been doing pretty well with my eating this week. I've been cutting back on the amount I eat and giving myself plenty of time to feel full instead of just going back for more.
I have exercised some, but I'm still having trouble waking myself up in the morning; so I did miss one day this week. I wake up early, not just so I can exercise, but also to have private time to pray and read my Bible. Anyone with children knows that once they are awake, it's almost impossible to find enough quiet time to properly devote to the Lord. The preacher at church this past Sunday said something that was very fitting to my struggles with sleep. I honestly don't remember how this fit into the rest of his message, but I do remember this.... "Maybe you don't wake up early because you don't really want to be awakened." This is what was said after the translation from Arabic into English, but I think the point came through clear enough. I had to ask myself which I wanted more... sleep or time with God. It's amazing when you're tired how many excuses pop into your head. At the time they all seem so well thought out and make perfect sense. But later I always regret that dreaded SNOOZE button! But if I want to glorify God in my body, that will have to include loving GOD more than sleep. In case you're wondering; I wake up between 4:30 and 5:00, depending on my husband's schedule.
I hope you all have an excellent week filled with God-honoring decisions!
4 comments:
Good to see you are still doing well. Keep it up!! I have to say that I don't have the trouble waking in the morning that you have. My body wakes me up automatically by about 7:00am. No....I don't get up as early as you do...but my husband doesn't get up that early. And he doesn't want me to get up with him in the mornings....isn't that sweet of him. I do feel guilty at times though. And with my two girls being in their upper teens I don't have the distraction of caring for them to keep me from my private time with the Lord. However....I am my own worst enemy in that area at times.
Sounds like your doing great and making some good lifestyle changes.
Hey missing one day of exercise isn't bad, hey I have missed years!!
Keep up the great work!
I'm glad that you are having a good week. I really like what your pastor said. I have a hard time waking up to. Right now I'm babysitting my niece, she is 2. She gets here at 7am, so, once she is here I dont have time to do things. I try and get up and exercise in the morning and have time to read and pray. Good luck with the rest of your week. I really like you site.
I really like your post. I remember reading somewhere, I can't remember where but I think it was a joke. This person had a hard time waking up and kept pushing the snooze button. Someone made the suggestion that she put a mouse trap on top of the clock and one time of reaching over to push snooze will cure you permantenly of doing that. I sure don't want to try that nor would I suggest anyone else doing it but the picture in my mind made me laugh. Have a good day. connie from Texas
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