Day 1

Day 1 is over and I can say that with a smile on my face. Lets look at my goals and see how I did

1)     Spend time with God - today I studied Mark 14:32-42 I know I have read this passage many times before but I found some new gems this time -
• Jesus is praying (follow his example)
• v.38 Jesus asked His disciples to pray so they don't fall into temptation. Making a poor choice is the same as falling into temptation. Temptation is what causes me to fai at getting healthy and fit. I have been able to beat some temptations but I still stumble often. I won't beat myself up over it. How have I beat some, well let's see... I love chocolate so when I go to the grocery store I go to the u-scan so that the candy isn't calling my name. Another one, cookies, when cookies are in the house I'm worse than the Cookie Monster so instead of buying cookies to have at home I enjoy 2 or 3 at church during our fellowship time. So it is ok to allow a treat when it is bad is when I allow myself to over indulge (in other words eat the whole package).
• Jesus also is telling me I'm weak and con't do this on my own but with Him all things are possible "The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
• Now lets go back to v. 36 - Jesus said "everything is possible for you" and in Matt. 19:26 we read “It’s impossible for human beings. But all things are possible for God.” Sure can do this dare all by myself and struggle the whole way or I can do it with God who gives me strength. I can't do this or anything else on my own I must do it with God my Father, Jesus my Lord and the Holy Spirit my guide. Together I will succeed! J
2)     Pray! Pray! Pray! -  I found myself praying more often today. I prayed when I was on my walks, making the bed, cooking 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray continually” easy command but not always something that I do. But I will get better. My prayer is
·       God you are my Lord and FIRST in my life
·       Please remind me to love myself so that I can love others
·       Help me to know how to healthy and fit so I can do things you have called me to do
3)     Get active – I did my morning and evening walks
4)     Make wise food choices – my son wanted to go out for KFC tonight, not my favorite choice for a place to eat but it was up to him. So when we got there I wanted to order extra crispy instead I got one grilled chicken breast. I call that a success.
5)     Manage my time – I call this a success for the day also because I did all the above and some house work.
My Day Was A Success! J