Corinthians 6:19 NKJV
19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spiritwho is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?
As I have begun my walking routine in the morning
This verse has come to mind through songs I hear on KLOVE
my local Christian radio station that I listen to as I walk.
Now mind you, I'm not power walking.
I am walking at a speed of about
2.89 mph and walking about 2-3 miles each morning
in about 45 minutes to an hour.
So its not rocket science, nor is it considered a "work out".
(I did some research on what makes up a "work out" and this is not it!)
BUT, for me, this is a huge step in the right direction.
Now for those reading this that don't know me, I don't like mornings.
Nor do I like to "exercise" (if you consider this walking "exercise")
But for ME, it is exercise and it is morning when I do it.
And it it is funny how the Holy Spirit grabbed a hold of my ear buds
and makes every song that comes through a beat I can walk to.
The fast songs I walk faster.
The slower more worship songs, I slow down.
I average 2.89 mph on my app on my phone.
For me, this is huge!
I've lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks.
Well, actually, I lost 12, but had a fun weekend and gained 2 back :/
I've changed my eating style a bit.
No more bread, of any kind.
I am not eating wheat germ stone dry yuck
so forget it, no bread.
I also am trying not to drink milk, if I do, its organic.
I'm eating more protein and less carbs.
Drinking protein shakes to supplement what I don't get in my day.
For the first time in my life
I have, with the help of the Holy Spirit
Set some goals for weight loss.
God has been so awesome in this process.
My doctor said, "it is time, you NEED to lose some weight."
So that is what started this venture.
And since I knew I could not do it alone,
I asked God to help.
And from day one of walking He has done just that!
I actually get up about 6
I take my husband to the bus stop around 7, come home get my gear on
(consists of a small water bottle, a rag ( for sweat and to swat bees)
my ear buds, my phone and some Kleenex)
I am a sight!!
No makeup, same outfit each morning
(It makes me wonder if anyone is sitting in their living room that early and watching me every day go around in the same outfit and thinking, "I hope if she's keeping this up she buys some new walking clothes!" LOL If I lose the weight I want, I WILL Be buying some new walking outfits!)
Honestly, I see many people that time of the morning.
It amazes me how many people are up and walking or running at 715 am!!
One girl I saw the other day was sweating like a pig in mud while running
and her shirt said, "I hate running"
I thought, I should get one that says, "I hate mornings"
But the truth be told
God is making me LIKE mornings!
I can't believe I am even typing that
but He is!
I look forward to getting up.
I don't even make it to the alarm setting, I am up before it rings.
I look FORWARD to coming back from dropping my husband off and
getting 'geared up' and heading out the door.
I hear Gods words in the songs.
You are worthy
You are mine
I'm here for you
I'm with you
Your my child
I will never leave you or forsake you
and
do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?
LIGHT BULB moment!~
My body is created by HIM, it belongs to HIM, not me.
The Spirit is IN ME
Therefore
Morning, early, same clothes each day, same path,
It matters not
As long as I do everything for the Glory of God
with the body He gave me
I will not fail!
If you are on a mission to lose weight
You need to drop 5, 10, 50, 100 lbs
I'm suffering in your need to lose brother or sister in Christ
and TOGETHER with CHRIST
we CAN do it!!
It belongs to Him
Ask Him to help you
Listen to His words
Walk
Run
Swim
Whatever you need to do
Find your place in Christ and give yourself to Him!
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed,
do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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