Good morning to all from Hawkinsville, GA. It is a rainy weekend but my beloved is right out there playing his heart out on the golf course. I love him wart and all! Our time in Jamaica last week was a blast and the needed RR is just what God ordered. Please continue to keep ET in your prayers and pray that God will keep him pain free and with his eyes on the Cross of Jesus where all hope and mercy lay. Also keep JKS in your prayers. She goes to Mayo Clinic next week for evaluation of her condition. Ask God to touch the hands of the providers who will be caring for her.
I am continuing my journey in the first letter to Timothy 4: 1- 16, "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the Word of God and prayer. If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. Amen and amen!
I perceive myself to have had a life long struggle with my weight. I come from genetic stock at opposite ends of the spectrum. My mother and her sisters never weighed more than 120 pounds soaking wet. My father has a sister who probably topped 300 pounds. I became conscious of my weight when I tried out for cheering leading in the 9th grade. I lost weight eating only grapefruit and salads. In college and medical school I got down to a size two and it required that I be a vegan and run 10 miles per day. In recent years I have lost weight on Adkins, Weight Watchers and then learning portion control. I pray over each meal that the food would be used for my health and not my detriment. I want to be healthy and I do not want belly fat--what is a sister to do?? Well this scripture is revelationary to me. I have always believed that nothing God creates would harm me. He put the animals and plants on this earth to sustain my health and not detract from it--so why do I struggle. Well I am not going to have a Spirit of Struggle any longer. I am going to enjoy the Fruits of this land as God intended and I am going to enjoy them a little less than. Portion control and moderation is the key. I am also going to continue my exercise regimen and strengthen myself. What I am not going to do is WORRY about either my weight or my time to exercise. I am going to be set free of this bondage!
This passage in Timothy also instructs us to the PUBLIC reading of scriptures BECAUSE THE WORD OF GOD is so important. There is POWER is the WORD of God. When you pour the WORD of God over people their lives change. This is why I put the scriptures in my BLOG and am committed to sharing the Word of God to all those who might read this BLOG. I am not concerned that it takes time to digest the scriptures and now I am more committed than ever to share this blessed document with all those who might receive it. You never know when casting the Net of Jesus who will be affected. This Spiritual exercise will hold us in good stead eternally, and ETERNITY is an eventuality. Thank you Lord for this revelation and thank you for feeding me today with your Love and your Mercy. All things come of Thee dear Lord and thank You for Your grace and mercy on this ,Your day.
Now may the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you; may the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Stephanie
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