Last night as I was watching "Idol" I began thinking about today's post. I try to get my thoughts in order before sitting down to type. I was planning on posting about a new diet that I am trying and the success I have had thus far. Then I read Darlene's post and it all changed for me. She tells a story of a young man confused and wanting an answer. So he tells a older man that he feels like there is a lion and a tiger wrestling in his mind and he is wondering which one will win. The older man gives him the most awesome answer. He says "The one you feed." Don't you just love it? I think the point of the story is that our minds can be a playground for evil if we allow it to be or if we so call "feed" it. Not only does that hold true in our battle with our weight but in every facet of our lives. I know that I, for one, am guilty of allowing evil into my brain, feeding that animal, and believing the lies that it tells me. I allow it to tear down my self confidence and make me believe that I am not good enough because of things I have endured in my past. The real truth is that I have Jesus by my side. As long as I am walking with Him I am always in the midst of perfection. It's not about being good enough or pretty enough or thin enough anymore. It's about being loved just the way that I am.
Like Darlene said my job is to divide my thoughts. Separate the good from the bad and only feed those that good and pleasing to God. I cannot allow my mind to be the devil's playground not just for my battle against my weight but for every battle that life throws my way. Through my walk with Christ I have a faith that can move mountains. As a side note, while I have been working to move some mountains in my life recently, I have lost 4.5lbs in 2 weeks. I am rejoicing!
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Look at you go!!! I was doing well this week, but then we all got sick and I stopped caring. (plus we're out of fresh veggies and fruit, but I haven't had the energy to pack up the girls and head to town for groceries!) I'm quite sure I've eaten less in the last few days, but I don't know. I'm actually avoiding my scale for a while. I find that if it doesn't show a loss, it feels like it's just heaping abuse on me, so I need to quit feeding that particular wild cat!!!
Congratulations on the loss and on your determination to change your MIND and your HEART rather than just your body!
Karen, this is awesome and so inspiring! It took me such a long time to realize that I really can control my thoughts! I'm still learning day by day :)
Your go girl!!
Yeah Karen! you go girl.
I am so happy to hear the success. And that post was great! I loved that from you and Darlene. Good stuff I say.
Much love,
Angela
Karen, thank you for the encouragement both here and in the comment you left me. My brother in-law insists that I should have said a BEAR and a lion--not a tiger! He's a deep thinker, but maybe he's missing the point, huh? LOL
I'm so happy to hear that you pushed through and lost 4.5. It's icing on an already fabulous cake the Lord has served--which is the wonderful person you are.
Awesome post, Baby Sister!!
It is so cool to see how you are growing in Christ, and how He is nurturing you with his love.
Dividing our thoughts is truly an important part of living the life Jesus has called us to live. John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." The point is, not to let the theif continue to plunder, but to stake your claim in Jesus, and allow him to be the author and defender of our faith!!
But um...I really would like the scoop on this new diet!!
Thanks for visiting my blog. You're doing great!! BTW, I am a Canadian (Southern Ontario) and that was -13 celcius. It's -11 right now! Brrr. Spring is coming (I hope!). D
Excellent post and recap of Darlene's! Congratulations on your progress. You are so right, it is a body, mind, spirit -- all working together for change. Hugs!
You sure ya can't go to the Unleash Conference with us???
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