Tuesday, September 15, 2009
DON'T GIVE UP!!!
Some of us have seen very little return on our efforts...some may have even reached a Plato of sorts. However, the scenario plays out for you, it shouldn't equate throwing in the towel.
Investments are often costly at the time of release...BUT, it can reap great wealth of return, if you continue to add to it faith. We are worth the time and effort we invest in ourselves...life happens and we learn to gather ourselves, regroup & move on. Whatever obstacle's we face, and life altering events we must encounter, we can rise above it, if we trust the wisdom of God's influence in our lives...
We were not left here on earth to float around clueless....whatever or whenever we need answers they're here. When we find ourselves so broken in spirit or so low in self esteem of life, we can always call out to God for solace and a place of refuge. He is our help in the time of trouble you know.
He's not just there for our major bone crushing issues...He's there for everything...even a thing called weight...Yes, people who are familiar with scripture may point out to us how bodily exercise profit little...Well, I would much rather have a little profit with God...than none at all.
There is hope in obedience, reward and enlightenment....there are boutiques of loveliness awaiting all of us when we let go of the worries along with the naysayers who heavy our hearts...We were all given a beautiful spirit by God Himself that was meant to soar in the beauty of Holiness...but how can we honestly soar if our wings are full of holes...
Weight is a condition that can be managed, conquered for the greater good...It's ones determination governed by commitment to a process....If we all would step back for one moment to access our lives, we would realize it's nothing more than a process of elimination after elimination. The more we think we have control over a thing, the more we're asked to surrender it over, to the only one who can manage a life designed to please & bring pleasure to ones creator...
The resilience & resolve embedded in the fibers of our being was divine engraftment by God. A precusor in our spirit, to always link us back to whom we truly belong....We've spent a lot of time trying to convince others and even ourselves of our purpose & self worth as a person...The forces in the world always come in opposition against the truth of who we really are. So as we fight to be, fight to exist, fight to breathe...When we stand up to the foes that be.....we are saying, we choose to live life to the full capacity of who God has created us to be.
If we must bear a little extra weight for a season to allow Gods love to pour through us in our efforts to stay the course not only for ourselves, but for those who follow...then it's worth every bit of the journey....
We must remember, in the plan of God, He always works on a much larger scale, transcending beyond us as individuals....He not only sees us as individuals, but also apart of Himself...He made us in His image, after His likeness to illuminate the world with His love....
If we hold fast to that love...we can conquer ANYTHING....What can stand up against such a love? NOTHING...Not even our pursuits can be sustained without the love of God enabling us the strength to weather life's storms....
So, lets all stand confident in this one thing..."With God ALL THINGS are POSSIBLE" so please, my brothers & sisters... DON'T GIVE UP
About Me
Hey guys! I am a native Washingtonian, wife & mother of two. My story is much like most women who have struggled to regain their body, love-of-self, and emotional confidence while going through life’s challenges. Eating became my biggest comfort in dealing with these challenges, and little by little 100 extra pounds of guilt and shame became my newest reality.
My wake-up call was looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back at me, nor being familiar with the pain & illnesses associated with this new body. I had become a different person, but I knew, deep down inside, that I loved myself more than the stranger I had become. By the grace of God, consistency, and determination, I crawled out of depression and into a life filled with rejuvenation and purpose through healthy eating and daily exercise. Heal the mind and the body will follow! Tap into your emotional center and you'll discover the TRUE Beauty N YOU!
Certified 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do./ TaeBo® Kwon
2 comments:
Lisa,
I have found that the problem with weight can be so discouraging both mentally and physically. It is definitely up to us to not give up. Thank you for the spiritual encouragement.
Mom D
Hello Lisa,
Just what I needed to read at this time in my life.I will not give up.Thanks for the words of encourgement.
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