Discipline

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

So since I showed great self control yesterday and really watched what I ate and did well with no mindless eating. Day 2 will be about discipline. The discipline to do it all over again today. To be in control of my eating once again and pray for strength in those times when I want to eat something I know I shouldn't. To pray for strength when all I want to do is sit on the couch when I know I should exercise. Which is what I did last night. It was hard but it did feel really good to go to sleep from being tired for something that I did-not just being bored and tired.

"Whenever we feel defeated by an issue, it can make us feel unable to follow God completely." When it comes to weight I do feel defeated a lot of the time because I don't make myself accountable for my actions. I make an excuse of -Oh I am wearing different clothes or I drank a lot of water or I haven't gone to the bathroom. Instead of the real reason that the scale is up and saying-Oh you ate a whole bag of oreos-Oh was that chocolate cake worth the feeling of defeat? No it isn't. Not any more. I am so tired of playing this back and forth game! It is time to get real and get raw and get mean and honest and not take any prisoners! Day 2 here I am-ready for what you have to throw at me!

Dear God thank you for this feeling of empowerment. Please help me to stay strong today as I face the world of temptations that the devil has laid before me. Help me to choose the right path and think of the consequences of the wrong path before I start down it. Bless all of my family and keep them safe. Amen.