The day was relaxing. I cooked breakfast for the family and a special guest we had visit for the weekend. I worked on my computer, went for a walk with my favorite husband (my only husband), went to church and did some awesome worshiping, came home and watched some Hallmark channel (clean, good) movies with my daughter!
REVELATION KNOWLEDGE:
Persistence: Existing for a long or longer than usual time; continuously.
Persevere: in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counter-influences, opposition, or discouragement.
These two definitions are what I need to recall every day before I decide to exercise or not exercise. I know that exercising is vital to my weight loss success, as well as the correct foods I eat. Each day that I choose persevere in exercise, Satan tries to tell me that it's a waste of time. He tries to convince me that I am too busy to take the time to walk. He annoys me with reminders of things that are waiting for me at home. He tries to tell me that its no use to exercise because I a going to fail...All these things he says to me before, during and after I walk and kettlebell.
I suppose that is why I am being persistent/persevering. I keep reminding myself during my walks that I am healthier because I've taken the time to exercise. It allows my mind to wander and take in the beauty of the day. To talk with God about the direction of my life. Actually, that is probably another reason why Satan is bothering me. He wants to interrupt my time with God.
Well, Devil! Get out! Leave me alone! You are a liar! I am free of you because of Jesus Christ. Your knee will bow to the Creator! You lose! I win! AMEN!
Exercise:
Walked 2 miles
Kettlebell 20 minutes (12 reps x 2 each exercise)
Food:
Breakfast - Egg, bacon, coffee
Lunch: Snack of cheese cracker and diet coke
Dinner: Chinese take-out....spring roll, chicken with broccoli (about 1 cup) and SoBe Lifewater.
I understand and experience the Devil trying to sabotage our efforts. But remember while you are persevering... and walking/exercising...
ReplyDeletePsalm 46:10
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;