Each week in the study, Winning the Battle of the Bulge,It’s Not Just About the Weight, the author, Mary Englund Murphy, suggests we
pray and ask the Lord to reveal a character trait that we need to develop. Well, I’m in the fourth week in the study and
each week the Lord reveals the same character quality! It’s sad but funny – One
of my character traits that I need to develop is to be CONSISTENT. Well Lord at
least I’m CONSISTENT with something!
Alright, I guess being consistent in NOT developing this character does
not qualify.
I looked up the definition of CONSISTENT –Possessing
firmness or coherence; Marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity:
free from variation or contradiction; marked by agreement; showing steady
conformity to character. Constantly
adhering to the same principles, course, and form.
Wow, that just hit the nail on the head? I tend to find it difficult to stay on course
–steady as she goes. I seem to be more
like the hare in a race when I start something.
I’m all gun-ho- full speed ahead until I lose fuel or desire to forge
ahead no matter the cost – then I quit! Instead of the hare, I need to be more
like the tortoise, keeping myself on a pace that I can continue for the long
run. This battle is a lifelong battle –
one that needs consistency – looking ahead and not behind. There may be others who will reach their
goals ahead of me – but I must not lose hope.
If I just keep my focus on my Lord, and the final finish line, I WILL
obtain my goals.
At the beginning of any diet, the first 20 lbs. come off
extremely fast for me. It’s my body
adjusting to the change in eating habits, but after the first 20 lbs. the rest
comes off so slowly that I become overwhelmed when I consider how much weight I
still have to lose. I need to stop focusing on how many pounds I
have to lose and just focus on one day at a time – one pound at a time. Becoming a Healthier ME!
It’s a daily struggle.
I have a form of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). My mind wonders in every direction with so
many thoughts and ideas. I had a
counselor several years back that would tell me (in his strong India accent),
“Michele, you need to focus”. I would reply, “That’s easier said than done!”
It’s so hard to stay focus, especially if what I am doing is slow, tedious and
“seemingly” non- productive. I need to
remember that not everything comes along quickly. This weight did not come on overnight – and
it will not come off overnight either! I
must commit every part of my life to the Lord; resist the devil and his tactics
that would tempt me to run off course.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of
witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us
down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with
endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
Lord, I know that this battle of the bulge is more than just
weight. Reveal to me every weight that
is slowing me down to become a Healthier Me; especially the sin that easily
trips me up and entice me to run off course or even quit. Lord, this battle is a lifelong battle – May
I be consistent and run with endurance to the finish line!
What character trait do you need to develop and why do you
need to develop this quality?
3 comments:
Well, at least you know the Lord is being consistent with bringing up the word "consistent" in your heart! :) Seriously though, reading through your words, you sound like you are seeing and recognizing HOW to become more consistent. PRAISE! It is true that the weight doesn't appear overnight, so we can't realistically expect it to come off over night either. Keep staying the course with the Lord by your side, and you will find that road to consistency! :) I also LOVE the verse you share here.
Thank you Razella. I will continue to stay on course.
love and prayers sweet friend.
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