1 Corinthians 6:19&20
What, do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought with a price. Therefore, honor God with your body!
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5 Steps to Freedom
Lev. 26:13 "I have lifted the yoke of slavery from you, so you can walk with your heads held high"
S-Secret Time Ps.91:1
T-Tracking Prov. 16:3,9
E-Exercise 1 Tim. 4:7-8
P-Peace Phil. 4:7 Col. 3:15
S-Success 3 John 1:2
Lev. 26:13 "I have lifted the yoke of slavery from you, so you can walk with your heads held high"
S-Secret Time Ps.91:1
T-Tracking Prov. 16:3,9
E-Exercise 1 Tim. 4:7-8
P-Peace Phil. 4:7 Col. 3:15
S-Success 3 John 1:2
"STEPPING OUT INTO FREEDOM"
JOHN 8:36 "HE WHO THE SON SETS FREE IS FREE INDEED"
1. Secret Time: Ps. 91:1 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
This is the first step and the most important one! Aim to spend some quiet time with the Lord every day. This is where you will receive the strength you need to take the next 4 steps. If this isn't a daily habit with you, then start out with just a few minutes each day, soon your "secret time" will become something you can't live without.
2. Tracking: Prov. 16:3,9 "Entrust your efforts to the Lord and your plans will succeed. A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps."
This is the step where we keep track of what we eat! Have a plan, don't eat mindlessly! Pray about the best plan for you, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in this. You may try eating 3or4 small meals a day, 300-400 calories each for a total of 1200-1600 calories. Do whatever works for you! But make a plan and plan on sticking to it.
3. Exercise: 1 Tim. 4:7-8 "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness, for bodily discipline profits "a little" but godliness is profitable for all things."
No one really likes to exercise! But to be healthy and fit we need to include this in our plan. Pick something you can stick to, and do it at least 3-5 times a week.
4. Peace: Phil. 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus." Col. 3:15 "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts to which you were called"
Clutter, whether it is in our home, in our minds, or our life, is what robs us of our peace! Let's de-clutter our lives! That could mean different things to each of us. More of this to follow.
5. Success: 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I pray that in all things, you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers." Josh. 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success."
As we absorb God's Word, memorize it, and meditate on it, we will be successful in our efforts to lose weight so that we can glorify God in our bodies which is the temple of the Holy Spirit!
1. Secret Time: Ps. 91:1 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
This is the first step and the most important one! Aim to spend some quiet time with the Lord every day. This is where you will receive the strength you need to take the next 4 steps. If this isn't a daily habit with you, then start out with just a few minutes each day, soon your "secret time" will become something you can't live without.
2. Tracking: Prov. 16:3,9 "Entrust your efforts to the Lord and your plans will succeed. A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps."
This is the step where we keep track of what we eat! Have a plan, don't eat mindlessly! Pray about the best plan for you, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in this. You may try eating 3or4 small meals a day, 300-400 calories each for a total of 1200-1600 calories. Do whatever works for you! But make a plan and plan on sticking to it.
3. Exercise: 1 Tim. 4:7-8 "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness, for bodily discipline profits "a little" but godliness is profitable for all things."
No one really likes to exercise! But to be healthy and fit we need to include this in our plan. Pick something you can stick to, and do it at least 3-5 times a week.
4. Peace: Phil. 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus." Col. 3:15 "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts to which you were called"
Clutter, whether it is in our home, in our minds, or our life, is what robs us of our peace! Let's de-clutter our lives! That could mean different things to each of us. More of this to follow.
5. Success: 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I pray that in all things, you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers." Josh. 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success."
As we absorb God's Word, memorize it, and meditate on it, we will be successful in our efforts to lose weight so that we can glorify God in our bodies which is the temple of the Holy Spirit!
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The Lord is so faithful. These bodies do belong to Him, not us. He does care about everything we place in them and how much. I used to think, how could God care about every little bite past satisfied? I know now He does. He wants us to be free from the pull to overeat. He wants us to walk in victory. This porgram is such a blessing to me personally. I love everything Mom writes, and enjoy the comments from the rest of the group. Here's a little nugget of truth (its been a long time, I know) If you are up a few pounds, please don't get anxious. A womans body is so delicate, and we all know depending on the day of the month, or what we ate the day before (salty things) can make a huge difference. Not to worry. The weight is temporary, I promise. It is not permanent. It will come off as quickly as it came on. :) Watch and see. I love you all. I love you Mom, your honesty touches all of our lives. We completely can relate to everything you say!!! Love and prayers, Char
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