Good morning to all of you wonderful people!
How are you doing on this journey we call life?
I am doing very well, thank you. Life has been very adventurous and inspiring! Sometimes I wonder if I'm gonna make it through, but I carry on. And now I have tools to help make the trip a lot more comfortable and joyous!
What are they do you ask?
They are the good words of the Bible. My hope and faith in Jesus Christ. And my confidence that the Good Lord will see me through! You can have these also. In fact, in order to be successful, you better get 'em!
See, there are three ways that you can go through life. One, waste it. Two, spend it. Three, invest it!
Most people, as I would have if I had not found the love of the Lord Jesus, would waste it or spend it only thinking about themselves. What about me? I should have anything I want! It's not fair! What about me? He/she should love me! Why can't I do what I want? And on, and on, and on. . . . .
Sounds like a child to me! Have you ever read the toddler's creed? What's mine is mine. What's yours is mine. If I had it earlier, it's mine. If I want it, it's mine. If a few days ago I had it, it's mine!
Wow! Kinda thought we'd all grow out of that! But usually, that's not the case. Usually we start out wanting to help someone, but it turns easily to what are they going to do for me. Or, "Why is he/she grouchy with me, don't they realize all I've done for them?" You know the routine! So do I!
But unless we learn to be a servant, I don't think we will ever find that "true" happiness!" Oh, yah, it's hard! There's selfishness all around us! But we can brake the cycle. Smiling, a warm greeting, a hug. . . . all can change the world! It's investing!
Now what does this have to do with losing weight? Well, it's simple.
By helping others and giving our life fully to the Lord, we forget about ourselves. We start doing things for others and doing things that are right! We don't worry about what we will get. And as the Bible says, we will gain everything!
Then, soon we do what's right for us! We see the beauty in ourselves. The beauty the God has always seen. Now, there is a new reason to live. Not for ourselves, not for the job, not for the paycheck, not for the food, not for the things we think we deserve. No, we live to honor God. And we find that anything that goes against the teachings of the Lord, doesn't appeal to us any more!
Sure, we're gonna make mistakes! We're human. But we'll feel those mistakes. They will hurt our spirit and soul. And we will want to learn from that. Learn and do better the next time. And always knowing that God is there cheering us on! So we carry on!
Yesterday, I wanted you to be yourself. Not to hide your faults. But to seek help! And then to help others!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
It's important to know that you are not your disease, your addiction, your habit. You are a beautiful child of God. And He loves you so very much. He wants you to have that extremely wonderful life that is full of love and peace!
It's important to know that you are not the size of your butt. Or the job that you have. Or the family history that you grow up in and out of. You are more, much more. You are not the color of your hair, the freckles on your face, the scar on your forehead. You are more! You are here for a reason!
Invest your time! Don't waste it on worry, fear, hatred, selfishness. Invest. Pay it forward. Jesus did! Let's keep it going!
Today, as you go about your daily business, breathe. Breathe in the cool fall air, a new season. A new day for you! And as you walk down the street, around the office, in the store, be a blessing! You are beautiful and God loves YOU! Smile to those who you see. Let God's love flow through you and cover them! Be the light, that someone else had been for you, to help show the way!
Love you and pray for God's guidance to touch your life today! My the Good Lord bless and keep you!
Blessings ~ Becca
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