There are days when it seems I just want to stop all of this. But, I am reminded of where I once was and the motivation returns. It's not that I am weary but taking on a new habit is a bit of work. Most days, the journey is easy to slip into. Some days, it's a bit hard. The mind that God has given me keeps focusing on the prize. The end of this journey into maintenance. I am almost halfway there. I've come to far to turn back and there is enough ahead to keep me motivated.
The walking, the change in eating, the switch in attitude, all work to be one for the greater good. In my case, it is to honor God in the losing and to fulfill His will in the gaining of confidence and strength. To give my body as a sacrifice for the purpose of doing what God asks of me as the very least. It is from scripture that I take this comfort: "Everyone who competes exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore, I run in such a way, as not without I am; I box in such a way, as not beating the air, but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." I Corinthian 9:25-27 (NASB). I do all that I do walk, lift, eat, and breath to discipline myself to the task of God's calling for me. In a manner of speaking, I do this to worship God and strive for the prize of His glory.
October 30 is on its way.
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