To fellow MFP Christians out there
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Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.0 -
Can you please take this over to your own group.
Not all of us find imaginary friends so appealing and can do things of our own volition.0 -
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The devil made me do it.0
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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men - Colossians 3:23
Keep it about God and being healthy for Him to do His will
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Isaiah 40:31 "But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Psalm 25:4 "Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow."
Psalm 37:34 "Put your hope in the LORD. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land.
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things."
Zephaniah 3:17 "The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”0 -
my fav verse: james 1:2-4 (NIV)
'consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverence. perseverence must finish its work in you so that you may become mature and complete, not lacking anything.'
My Sunday school teacher quotes this verse almost weekly! I'm sad it didn't come to mind, but thanks for the reminder!0 -
Reminding myself that I have a new born again spirit that has the been made perfect and dwells with the Holy Spirit inside my body. So no matter what I feel or think it is not what is going on inside of the real me. Also the awesome works that Christ did here in the world, we that are born again will do greater things! Got to be ready when called on to serve.
Ephesians 3
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever."0 -
Isaiah 40:31
"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strengh. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Love this I need to start to recite this while I run and I am getting tired. AMAZING!
I have really been struggling lately trying to find a happy balance. I feel a little obsessed with my weight loss and half marathon training. I have lost 25lbs and want to lose about 15ish more. I am trying to find God in all this. I feel like I am balancing staying healthy and my family and my work and ignoring God. I need to involve HIM more. Thanks so much for this post.
God is awesome!0 -
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Can you please take this over to your own group.
Not all of us find imaginary friends so appealing and can do things of our own volition.
You came here, looking for us, not the other way around.0 -
Check my blog I have a lot of faith quotes from Leslie Sansome that are faith based0
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I'll stand to be accounted into this group...anyone here can feel free to add me. 0
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Can you please take this over to your own group.
Not all of us find imaginary friends so appealing and can do things of our own volition.
You came here, looking for us, not the other way around.
yes, but my thread about disliking Nickleback gets deleted because its not a thread everyone can take part in....how is this different?0 -
YouVersion posted this this morning. A good reminder!
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:330 -
How sweet are they words unto my taste! Yea sweeter than honey to my mouth ( Psalms 109:103)0
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Have you heard of the Made to Crave book. I have not read it but I think it would be a good one to help. It is written by Lysa Terkeurst.
I have read some of it and it really combines faith and eating 0 -
Philippians 4:13 ~ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
On my own I can do nothing, with Christ, I can do ANYTHING.
Hebrews 11:24-26 ~ By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; CHOOSING RATHER TO SUFFER AFFLICTION with the people of God, THAN TO ENJOY THE PLEASURES OF SIN FOR A SEASON; ESTEEMING THE REPROACH of Christ GREATER RICHES THAN THE TREASURE in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Moses, through faith, recognized that temporary pleasure gained from doing the wrong thing, could not measure up to the reward at the end of the longer, harder road. Doing the right thing is rarely the easy thing to do. Your body is going to tempt you to give in and give up. Don't do it. Keep fighting. Keep your eyes on the prize. NOTHING tastes as good as fit and healthy feels. Sure, you're going to experience moments of failure, as Moses did, but he never gave up. He kept doing what God had called him to do, and he gained an eternal reward for it. In this particular case, God has called you to start taking better care of the body He has given you. When you have a moment of failure, don't let it stop you. Get back up with God's help and keep fighting. Recently, I posted in my MFP newsfeed that I was in alot of pain from a recent workout. A friend commented that it's weakness leaving my body and that it (weakness) likes to make a grand exit. My response? Okay, weakness, go ahead and fight all you want because the struggle will only make me stronger. It's like strength training at the gym. Without resistance we never get stronger.0 -
Ummm... WHY AREN'T WE FRIENDS? lol
I totally agree with the nice person who posted about "MADE TO CRAVE", it is a most excellent book and I encourage others to read it as well. it is a nice place to start. Talk to others in your church family as well, find community around you in your daily life there and create a new social circle of people who a) seek Him in everything and b) support and encourage you as you do the same through your weight loss.
Whats that? You have a shortage of those people on hand? lol Congrats! Me too! lol So here I am! lol But seriously, I prayed and still do, to find those people, and God has been like a beacon of Light, bringing these kind of people to me. He will do the same for you. Just stay with it. He is good. he is faithful. He is never late.
I have some "power verses" I keep on hand and use A LOT! Write em on your mirrors, in your car, on your hand, whatever you need to do to remind yourself of these promises. They are truth in a world of subjective "facts". These are UNSHAKABLE FACTS.
1. YOU HAVE INCREDIBLE STRENGTH: COLOSSIANS 1:11-12
2. GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE AND HAS PLANS FOR YOU TO SUCCEED: JEREMIAH 29:11
3. YOU HAVE VALUE AND WERE BOUGHT AT A PRICE: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:20
4. WE TRAIN OUR BODIES LIKE ATHLETES FOR A REASON: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:27
5. YOU CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE: MATTHEW 17:20
That should help you get started! Use this as a time to really dig into your Bible and get reacquainted with His Word. God Loves YOU SOOO MUCH. He longs to communicate with you RIGHT NOW. He is watching you begin this and He desperately wants to be involved in every single moment of it. By reading and learning His promises, it is like reading a very personal letter from Your True Love to you, the One who knows you better than ANY human ever has or will. He is watching you go through this and He doesn't want you to do it alone. He is there. Learn His Words, Tuck them in your heart. They are promises of hope, of Love. They are keys to success not just in this, but in ALL endeavors.
Love you my precious, victorious, and BEAUTIFUL sister in Christ,
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Really inspirational scriptures. Thanks OP for posting and for all others who responded. What a great way to start the day 0
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to read in a bit...0
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Can you please take this over to your own group.
Not all of us find imaginary friends so appealing and can do things of our own volition.
You came here, looking for us, not the other way around.
Ahhh.. the mockers! We knew they were in the crowd somewhere! lol Hey guys! Guess what?! JESUS DIED FOR YOU, TOO! It's ok! He will take ya still!:flowerforyou: 0 -
Ummm... WHY AREN'T WE FRIENDS? lol
I totally agree with the nice person who posted about "MADE TO CRAVE", it is a most excellent book and I encourage others to read it as well. it is a nice place to start. Talk to others in your church family as well, find community around you in your daily life there and create a new social circle of people who a) seek Him in everything and b) support and encourage you as you do the same through your weight loss.
Whats that? You have a shortage of those people on hand? lol Congrats! Me too! lol So here I am! lol But seriously, I prayed and still do, to find those people, and God has been like a beacon of Light, bringing these kind of people to me. He will do the same for you. Just stay with it. He is good. he is faithful. He is never late.
I have some "power verses" I keep on hand and use A LOT! Write em on your mirrors, in your car, on your hand, whatever you need to do to remind yourself of these promises. They are truth in a world of subjective "facts". These are UNSHAKABLE FACTS.
1. YOU HAVE INCREDIBLE STRENGTH: COLOSSIANS 1:11-12
2. GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE AND HAS PLANS FOR YOU TO SUCCEED: JEREMIAH 29:11
3. YOU HAVE VALUE AND WERE BOUGHT AT A PRICE: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:20
4. WE TRAIN OUR BODIES LIKE ATHLETES FOR A REASON: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:27
5. YOU CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE: MATTHEW 17:20
That should help you get started! Use this as a time to really dig into your Bible and get reacquainted with His Word. God Loves YOU SOOO MUCH. He longs to communicate with you RIGHT NOW. He is watching you begin this and He desperately wants to be involved in every single moment of it. By reading and learning His promises, it is like reading a very personal letter from Your True Love to you, the One who knows you better than ANY human ever has or will. He is watching you go through this and He doesn't want you to do it alone. He is there. Learn His Words, Tuck them in your heart. They are promises of hope, of Love. They are keys to success not just in this, but in ALL endeavors.
Love you my precious, victorious, and BEAUTIFUL sister in Christ,
Kimi
Beautiful post. Thanks for the "power verses." I am going to do just as you suggested write them down and have them where I can see them regularly. Awesome. Thanks again 0 -
Philippians 4:13 ~ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
On my own I can do nothing, with Christ, I can do ANYTHING.
Hebrews 11:24-26 ~ By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; CHOOSING RATHER TO SUFFER AFFLICTION with the people of God, THAN TO ENJOY THE PLEASURES OF SIN FOR A SEASON; ESTEEMING THE REPROACH of Christ GREATER RICHES THAN THE TREASURE in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Moses, through faith, recognized that temporary pleasure gained from doing the wrong thing, could not measure up to the reward at the end of the longer, harder road. Doing the right thing is rarely the easy thing to do. Your body is going to tempt you to give in and give up. Don't do it. Keep fighting. Keep your eyes on the prize. NOTHING tastes as good as fit and healthy feels. Sure, you're going to experience moments of failure, as Moses did, but he never gave up. He kept doing what God had called him to do, and he gained an eternal reward for it. In this particular case, God has called you to start taking better care of the body He has given you. When you have a moment of failure, don't let it stop you. Get back up with God's help and keep fighting. Recently, I posted in my MFP newsfeed that I was in alot of pain from a recent workout. A friend commented that it's weakness leaving my body and that it (weakness) likes to make a grand exit. My response? Okay, weakness, go ahead and fight all you want because the struggle will only make me stronger. It's like strength training at the gym. Without resistance we never get stronger.
Thank you so much for posting that. It was just what God wanted me to hear today, so I praise Him for your obedience.0 -
Can you please take this over to your own group.
Not all of us find imaginary friends so appealing and can do things of our own volition.
You came here, looking for us, not the other way around.
yes, but my thread about disliking Nickleback gets deleted because its not a thread everyone can take part in....how is this different?
I can't believe you are comparing nickleback to our Faith in Jesus Christ....0 -
Philippians 1:5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God
This and a daily prayer asking for guidance, and a thankful heart for God helping me make it through one more day.0 -
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