To fellow MFP Christians out there
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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've heard great things about this book as well; might just have to pick it up soon! thanks for the reminder!
I've never heard of it before... But, I think I'll go check it out tonight. Maybe I can find it at my local library. Thanks for the recommendations.0 -
felice03, so just because your parade got rained on you now feel its your duty ti rain on everyone else's in the name of Justice for the site? Give me a break. The mods deleted your post for a reason. If the find a reason to delete this one they will as well. Is it arbitrary? yes. but why do you have to make it your mission?
Why not just not look at it, forget about it. Ive seen many threads about a certain topic ultimately locked cause people like you will come in and start spouting off how its wrong and some other nonsense, thus provoking people in there and other to continue the downward spiral. Seriously, will you truly be a happier person when this thread is locked. They all ready asked to have it moved.
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why anyone would get on here and bash anybody when its a harmless forum post giving people inspiration is beyond me0
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Just let it go, Jack. These people aren't hurting anyone by wanting to support each other in their faith. Please just be respectful until the mods move it. That would be the cool thing go do.hold on to that feeeeeeliiiiiiiiin \m/
it goes on and on and on......and ooooonnnnnn \m/
my faith is in music.....how dare you challenge my faith?
and everytime I have something to say about it, the words are making patti....JUMP JUMP \m/0 -
No, not freaking out. I'm just trying to get the thread moved before deleted. I'm a Journey fan myself and I now have this song stuck in my head, too.you seem to freaking out a little over a couple of non-Christians, entering the thread. It's OK!! Embrace them! Maybe they'll learn something; they aren't hurting anyone. I kinda always liked Journey myself.0 -
I have a certain bible verse posted by my work computer and I look at it each day. Maybe it will help you as well.
Psalm 143:8
"Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You."
And not that I want to toot my own horn I write a blog each day and also have devotionals as well. I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't think I would be able to get through the day if I didn't start my day in the Lord. So please feel free to read the blogs. I hope this helps.0 -
felice03, so just because your parade got rained on you now feel its your duty ti rain on everyone else's in the name of Justice for the site? Give me a break. The mods deleted your post for a reason. If the find a reason to delete this one they will as well.
Why not just not look at it, forget about it. Ive seen many threads about a certain topic ultimately locked cause people like you will come in and start spouting off how its wrong and some other nonsense, thus provoking people in there and other to continue the downward spiral. Seriously, will you truly be a happier person when this thread is locked. They all ready asked to have it moved.
Grow up
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Does anyone have some encouraging words that they use to help with the weight loss journey? I'd like to incorporate my faith into it in the hopes that it will give me some strength. There is no way I'd be able to do this (or anything) without the Lord!
I just finished reading this book. I cannot say enough good things about it. Lysa is so inspiring and very honest. I highly recommed this book. I am getting ready to start reading it again. The following is from her book: God has given me power over my food choices. I'm supposed to consume food. Food isin't supposed to consume me. 2 Corinthians 12:9-11; When tempted, I either remove the temptation or remove myself from the situation. 1 Corinthians 10:13-14.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I could use the inspiration as well.
Blessings to you all.0 -
I have Proverbs 3:5-6 on my bathroom mirror. I stare at it every morning while I'm getting ready. I've always loved Jeremiah 29:11. When I was going through the bad end of a relationship, God led me to Colossians 1:11-12- "God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient. And you will joyfully give thanks to the Father who has made you" (NCV)
Hope that helps!
I think I need to start putting scripture and motivational quotes on my bathroom mirror... and possibly my refrigerator, too...
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I haven't read through all the responses but here's one of my faves:
Do or do not, there is no try.0 -
Its a wonderful study and something I took from it and often tell myself is "Everything is permissible - but not everything is beneficial" 1 Corinthians 10:230
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why anyone would get on here and bash anybody when its a harmless forum post giving people inspiration is beyond me
Ridiculing a christian for their belief and religion is no different than Bullying a Homosexual kid for being effeminate. Both are disgusting. According to the Liberal media Bullying a homosexual by name calling is Illegal. Either way both are protected classes0 -
My favorite saying and it applies to our faith and weight loss is:
you try
you fail
you try
you fail
You try
you fail
But the biggest failure is when you fail to try!
Wishing you the best!!!
GREAT QUOTE!!! I love it...0 -
why anyone would get on here and bash anybody when its a harmless forum post giving people inspiration is beyond meRidiculing a christian for their belief and religion is no different than Bullying a Homosexual kid for being effeminate. Both are disgusting. According to the Liberal media Bullying a homosexual by name calling is Illegal. Either way both are protected classes
Agreed, but not sure what point it has in this thread.0 -
So encouraging, I'm glad I came across so many inspirational scriptures this morning, thank you for sharing.0
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Hi there! Here is a prayer from Lynn, that I will share with you. I don't know who Lynn is, but it is a nice prayer of thanks to God.
~A Prayer for Weight Loss~ by, Lynn
Father God, I come to you in the precious name of Jesus that you will perform a miraculous healing in my life concerning my desire to lose weight. Thank you Lord that nothing is impossible with you and that you can help take away my desire to overeat and fill the voids within me that cause me to seek food as a substitute.
Lord, touch my mind right now, help me to see what causes me to overeat, give me a strong desire to want to take care of my body and see it as you do Lord. Help me to make the right food choices and touch my mind with creativity concerning food and what I eat. May I be restored to divine health again.
As I strive to do this Lord, please bless all within me - my cells, and my metabolism - that they will function properly so I can lose the weight. And let me take it one day at a time and not worry about anything else but the cares of the day that I woke up to.
Thank you Father for loving me enough to help me through this.
Amen.
Amen... This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.0 -
why anyone would get on here and bash anybody when its a harmless forum post giving people inspiration is beyond me
Ridiculing a christian for their belief and religion is no different than Bullying a Homosexual kid for being effeminate. Both are disgusting. According to the Liberal media Bullying a homosexual by name calling is Illegal. Either way both are protected classes
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Ecclesiastes 4
4 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun:
I saw the tears of the oppressed—
and they have no comforter;
power was on the side of their oppressors—
and they have no comforter.
2 And I declared that the dead,
who had already died,
are happier than the living,
who are still alive.
3 But better than both
is the one who has never been born,
who has not seen the evil
that is done under the sun.
4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
5 Fools fold their hands
and ruin themselves.
6 Better one handful with tranquillity
than two handfuls with toil
and chasing after the wind.
7 Again I saw something meaningless under the sun:
8 There was a man all alone;
he had neither son nor brother.
There was no end to his toil,
yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.
“For whom am I toiling,” he asked,
“and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?”
This too is meaningless—
a miserable business!
9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.0 -
Mark 14:38: "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak." --I apply this one to wanting to pig out. haha.
Psalm 63:5: "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips." --This one is good if you're fasting, or just trying to eat healthier. I think God wants us to eat healthily (thus the whole "don't be a glutton" thing), and knowing that you can be satisfied with a few healthy foods and joy for life is nice.
And also, Romans 5:3 tells us to "glory in tribulations, which produce perseverance." In other words, just keep going! When things get tough, and you KEEP trying anyway, you become stronger. (This applies quite nicely to diet and physical health, as with other things.)0 -
why anyone would get on here and bash anybody when its a harmless forum post giving people inspiration is beyond me
where is the bashing? No one has said anyone is not entitled to their beliefs.0 -
"You have roughly 80 years to live., You might as well live everyday happy." - Me0
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I'm a volunteer youth pastor with a full time desk job (that doesn't burn many calories). I've decided that if I'm going to be an example for people around me, it only makes sense for me to take care of the Temple that God gave me for Him to live in. We tend to take care of the church buildings that we meet in on Sundays or Saturdays, but in the name of cost, convenience, and comfort, we are ignoring the actual place where God dwells. That's why I'm trying to change that. I intentionally play tennis 4 times a week (we will make time for what is important for us) and I am watching my calories and sugars. I believe that God looks at the heart and will honor me as I try to honor Him with my lifestyle.
Also I believe that since Christ promised us "abundant life", I need to do my part. He offers us eternal life, but He also wants us to live in peace and joy while we're here. I don't know about anyone else, but I didn't enjoy being 370 pounds. I couldn't live up to my potential and definitely wasn't happy with where my life was heading. I've lost 75 pounds and I'm on my way to 250 (I'm 6'8" so I'd be happy with that weight). I want to operate at 100% which is how Christ created me to live. He didn't offer abundant life to me just to have me squander it on junk food that pleases my flesh. Paul said to "crucify the flesh daily" while we in America seem to think that it's our "right" to kill ourselves quicker by overindulging on processed foods. I've lived there most of my life. No more. I'm going to take care of the only body that Christ gave me.
Just a thought.
I've been thinking the same thing the last couple of days... but, not so eloquently. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.0 -
ever notice how no thread will grow faster or with more responses on this site than one with the word "Christian" in the title?0
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1 Peter 5:8
Keep your sences, be watchful.
Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.
I figure, if he is looking for an easy meal, I will try to look less tempting.0 -
There have been so many good verses listed here... especially love 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, and Phillippians 4:13.
I also like to remember "You satisfy me more than the richest of foods." Psalm 63:5 (NLT)
And here's a good one for workouts that I don't think I've seen on here yet:
"So take a new grip with your tired hands, stand firm on your shaky legs, and mark out a straight, smooth path for your feet so that those that follow you, though weak and lame, will not fall and hurt themselves, but become strong."
Hebrews 12:12 God Bless! 0 -
ever notice how no thread will grow faster or with more responses on this site than one with the word "Christian" in the title?
And won't get closed down even though it's against the rules...0 -
saving for reference!0
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I LOVE THIS! Keep emcoming, it's about time I see a great forum post! AMEN!!!0
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