Two kids have colds, and so I am glad that it is a rest day. I was hoping to go to church today, when you have already missed a few weeks you begin to really feel the need.
Last night while laying in bed, waiting for Nathan to go back to sleep, I was thinking of how the temptation to eat isn't as strong as it could be. At my mom's last night, there was plenty of junk food for me to dive into, but there was no desire to eat. I didn't even give it a second thought.
While I was reading my scriptures yesterday I did read in Nephi, well let me quote it:
"And I said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction."
I think this is the main reason why I decided to read as I am striving to make a change, because I cannot do it alone and I want the companionship of the Spirit, to give me strength, courage, comfort, and inspiration. I know that if I follow the promptings of the Spirit I will be able to accomplish this. If it was left up to me alone, I would be faltering right now. Thank goodness I am not left alone.
I was also thinking of how I depended upon other people to make this happen. Expected others to sacrifice for my own benefit. I realized that I control how I do, and I cannot expect others to do it for me. It is a choice I have to make. I have to choose to do something better than just good, or sometimes, even mediocre. If I want to succeed I have to want something better for myself than just living, being, and giving in.
Tomorrow I will weigh in, and I will also measure inches too. I forgot to measure at the beginning so I will start that tomorrow. I guess we will wait and see what tomorrow brings.
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