Jan 17, My way just isn't working
Have you ever tried to do something for years only to have the same results? When it comes to my weight I've tried doing it my way for years. Starvation works until you start eating again. Quick fad diets work also until you go back to your old eating habits. Being totally honest, I've lost all of me (300 pounds) a couple of times only to gain it all back.
So, since my way doesn't seem to work I have finally decided to listen to the experts. I have hired a personal trainer. Worked out twice with him this far. Haven't hurt like this in years. Have spoken and met with a dietician to make my body a fat burning machine versus a fat consuming machine. I am sick and tired of being ashamed about my weight. I will weigh 270 or less on Easter morning. Write it down and hold me accountable to it.
You might be wondering where this came from (besides the obvious of looking at me). CONVICTION! Let me share the story with you. While in Africa this past Thanksgiving I made a commitment to Jesus Christ. While in a court room fighting for 5 Point Tabora I begged God for our church. During this time of begging I committed to getting down to 280 if we won the battle. Not sure what led me to do this, but I did. That was November and its now half way through January. No more, I am holding up to my end of the bargain. I made this decision last week and there is no looking back.
I didn't have to share this with any of you. Not one person knew about this commitment but myself and God the Father. Then God smacked me in the mouth this morning during my personal devotion time. I was reading Numbers 30. Read verses one and two below:
Numbers 30:1-2
1 Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel: "This is what the LORD commands: 2 When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.
WOW! Talk about a slap in the face. Here I was dealing with this very thing and God spoke LOUDLY through His Word to do what I had promised him I would do.
Let me ask you a tough question, do you have any pledges or commitments to God you need to fulfill? Continue reading Numbers 30 and you will see just how serious God is when it comes to making pledges to him.
I am committing to weighing 270 or less on Easter morning. This is a commitment to myself, our church and my King. It is more than a commitment, its a promise to uphold my end of the deal that God and I made in Tabora, Africa.
So, since my way doesn't seem to work I have finally decided to listen to the experts. I have hired a personal trainer. Worked out twice with him this far. Haven't hurt like this in years. Have spoken and met with a dietician to make my body a fat burning machine versus a fat consuming machine. I am sick and tired of being ashamed about my weight. I will weigh 270 or less on Easter morning. Write it down and hold me accountable to it.
You might be wondering where this came from (besides the obvious of looking at me). CONVICTION! Let me share the story with you. While in Africa this past Thanksgiving I made a commitment to Jesus Christ. While in a court room fighting for 5 Point Tabora I begged God for our church. During this time of begging I committed to getting down to 280 if we won the battle. Not sure what led me to do this, but I did. That was November and its now half way through January. No more, I am holding up to my end of the bargain. I made this decision last week and there is no looking back.
I didn't have to share this with any of you. Not one person knew about this commitment but myself and God the Father. Then God smacked me in the mouth this morning during my personal devotion time. I was reading Numbers 30. Read verses one and two below:
Numbers 30:1-2
1 Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel: "This is what the LORD commands: 2 When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.
WOW! Talk about a slap in the face. Here I was dealing with this very thing and God spoke LOUDLY through His Word to do what I had promised him I would do.
Let me ask you a tough question, do you have any pledges or commitments to God you need to fulfill? Continue reading Numbers 30 and you will see just how serious God is when it comes to making pledges to him.
I am committing to weighing 270 or less on Easter morning. This is a commitment to myself, our church and my King. It is more than a commitment, its a promise to uphold my end of the deal that God and I made in Tabora, Africa.
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