I Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Paul is writing this to remind us that winning takes purpose and discipline. As I sat and watched from the stands I saw Brooke run with determination and purpose. Not yesterday but on other days I have seen her run 2 miles and then immediately run across the track and cheer her friend on. What a lesson we can all learn from Brooke. We can do this ladies and not use all the energy it takes to win a race. We can exchange bad habits for good ones. Stick to it and cheer each other on. I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of living out of this broken down body. I need to get it back to what God designed it to be.
As our 3 year old grandson R.J. shouts from the stand LETS GO GIRLS!!!
Just a reminder we are running our race like the tortoise and the hare. Slow but sure.
Tip: How about removing any fast food from your diet. Life gets pretty busy and sometimes I am out at lunch time. A week or so ago it happened that it was past lunch time and I still had a few errands to run. Usually I would do a drive-thru somewhere and grab a burger and a coke. I resisted doing that but that didn't help the hunger problem. What to do? I stopped at a grocery store and bought a banana. It held me over until I could get home and have something better for me and it worked out great. It was God's Fast Food!
Great job stopping for a banana instead of fast food! I love you mom:)
ReplyDeleteWith working four days a week, I've discovered what I think is a good fast food solution once in a while and cheap, too. I go to Arby's and get their junior roast beef which has no sauce or cheese and add a little bbq and horsey sauce to add a little flavor and it's only $1. I think it's better than anything else I've found and just add some water to drink. Sometimes I've brought some carrots from home, too. Much better than fries. Did have to give up my jamocha shake, though, but hope the benefits will be worth it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline
Mom, I feel like you are the one who is always cheering others on. Thanks for all you do. Let me be an encouragement to you today. You are noticeably looking thinner and I am so proud of you. Your dedication to this is just an extension of how you are dedicated to so many other things in your life, especially your family.
ReplyDeleteLove your posts, Aunt Caroline! These are great short reads.
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