There were a couple of points from today's devotional that spoke to me. I thought it was timely that there was a reference to a crutch since I may need to use crutches in the next month or so! Yikes!
First, Christ is not a crutch or a walker or anything else that just props us up to move on our own power! Christ wants us to rely on him for our strength and power. He is more like one of those cool motorized carts at Walmart! hehehe It is through his strength that we can be strong.
Second, I like what the scripture said about it being a privilege to serve Christ. Wow! How often do I forget about that! Like every day! I am sorry to say that I have a poor attitude about this sometimes. It is like "God, you are soooo lucky to have a servant like me!" Yikes! I will do better about remembering who is lucky.
Lord, thank you for the privilege of serving you. Please help me do a better job of it.
Weight Loss Wednesday
Sooooo the long weekend and Thanksgiving holiday took its toll on my weight loss this week. It didn't help that I injured my knees. I am not supposed to do my exercise walking until we figure out what is going on with the right knee. ;-(
I weighed in at 269.0 this morning. I am at 3.0 pounds lost overall, though I gained back a little over 3 pounds since the weigh in last Wednesday. I will keep plugging away at it.
Other Stuff
I got a call from the doctor's office. We scheduled my MRI for Monday morning. I will take it easy until then with elevation and ice. There is usually some swelling after a long work day. At least it doesn't usually hurt. I can also get down on my knees again to pray.
I had an odd relationship issue this week. To make a long story short, I had an expectation of a friend that he would make me the same kind of priority that I made him. He is not particularly special to me. There is no chance of a romantic relationship. I thought we would be close friends. He doesn't understand the concept of priorities. He also doesn't understand me. My friends are a high priority in my life, regardless if I am a high priority to them. I take time to text them back during a busy work day. I take the time to go Black Friday shopping even if I have so many things to do that I don't know how I will get them all done over the weekend. I express concern when I can tell there is something going on with them. I will do better about adjusting my expectations so I can accept people where they are and be the kind of friend I need to be. I am very, very fortunate to have close friends that love me for who I am. I want to be that kind of friend to others.
Another busy day work coming up. I should get off work in time to attend D2 class tonight. I will see how that goes. Whew!
I have not been feeling like myself. I think some of my health issues are affecting my mood and attitudes. It will get better. I am handling things better than usual during this period, but still not as good as I want. I am only human. I am trying to trust God during this time more than ever.
Hang in there, my friends! I will be upbeat and steady (as best as I can). That is what I do...
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