Weeks of 1000-1200 calories/day yield a loss of only
1/2 to 1 pound/wk.
It's embarrassing to know strangers presume I'm a glutton,
not knowing about almost 3 years of doctor visits,
or of barely-edging up thyroid & correct hormone levels.
It's Heartwarming to know
True Friends look at EYES, not Thighs!
(Hey a Rhyme!)
So I was thinking this AM: I'm discouraged;
so What 'Romans 8:28' can God pull outta this?
IDEA:
On the day people accept Jesus as LORD, their heart changes. But they look the same at first.
Often much time passes before anyone believes,
trusts the change.
Great Example: Chuck Colson, who was accused of pretending a conversion
to get support back in Watergate days.
....... The SO WHAT for us:
Yes, God calls us to pray for wisdom and discern (James 1:5 etc)... but ALSO to be supportive to new Christians.
Like any baby, they'll make mistakes
as they grow up into Christ-likeness.
Like any adult or mature Christian, they'll still at times
not "look" or even be Christ-like.
.... But God calls us to be
True Friends who look at Hearts, not Faults.
.... A True Pseudo-rhyme.
Not just for individuals... Also for The Church.
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God's Supporting Word
Acts 20: 28-35
28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
32 “So
now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which
is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who
are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. 34 Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.
35 I
have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that
you must
support the weak.
And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He
said,
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
PRAYER
and help as I struggle to become more Christ-like... not just in diet and exercise.
In ALL parts of my life. As you've promised through 2nd Corinthians 3:18,
Your Holy Spirit will help me across time to be growing to
REFLECT YOU more and more. Please help me to continue to YEARN
for this... to seek to show You my love and to give You Joy.
I pray in the Name of our Blessed LORD Jesus Christ.
Amen... So Be It, I pray.
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