It NEVER ceases to amaze me about how timely these devotionals are to my life!
The devotional today helped me realize that I have been submitting myself to several things/people that are not healthy for me in my psyche or in my spiritual life. It is so difficult to move outside of one's comfort zone even if the comfort zone is more like a battle zone! hehehe
For me, finding a LTR, eating and looking like I am all together all the time are the "idols" that keep me from getting closer to God. There. I said it. What I want to say next is "I am working on it." What I need to say is "God is working on me." There is nothing I can do to "work on it". I need to let go and let God work in me. What does God want to do in your life?
Lord, I want to put aside all things or people that keep me from getting closer to you.
Weight Loss Wednesday
Boing, boing, boing, my weight is bouncing around again. I weighed in at 268.8 today. That is about 3 pounds heavier than last week. I am doing OK considering I am not exercising very much because of my knees. I have been eating too much comfort food lately. The good news is that I have been reducing my snacks during the day at work or eating healthier snacks. A friend of mine agreed to walk the half marathon with me in the Spring. I don't think either one of us could run it due to health issues. We should be able to walk it with some training. We can do this...
Other Stuff
So the past few weeks have been difficult for me in my relationships. God is moving me out of my comfort zone (aka battle zone, just kidding) to a deeper faith in him regarding my relationships. I know what he has promised me. I know I need to stop trying to make things happen on my own. I know he has someone special in mind for me. I know I need to have faith and trust God more. I am a smart guy. I know these things.... hehehe I just need to execute the knowledge in my every day life.
I have the last D2 class of the year tonight. I will miss the group the next three weeks during the holidays.
I made plans to spend Christmas Eve with my aunt and cousin. I will spend Christmas day with my mother and sister. My best friend is visiting Columbus the week of New Years. We will have a great time... ;-)
I am trying to be patient with my friends. Several of them are having a hard time during the holidays. I thought I learned to be more patient and understanding the past few years. I guess not! DOH! My feelings have been hurt by more than one friend that I tried to help the best I knew how. Oh well. I guess I care too much sometimes. I don't know how to live any other way.
Hang in there, my friends. I will be upbeat and steady. That is what I do...
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