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As we enter the last month of Q1: Three Non-Negotiable Traits of a Healthy American Woman, I don't know which of the three traits might be considered the most important. Perhaps the truth is that all three traits are dependent upon the other. Without LOVE, we operate out of a self-centered place. Without perseverance, we cannot finish the race, fulfill the plan, hold on during tough times, or exhibit the strength necessary to overcome those things that attempt to steal, kill and destroy. Yet, without self-control, we cannot make it through the hour or day.
Self-Control is, in some ways, an impulse monitor. It is an internal mechanism to check our attitudes, appetites, and actions before we make a move, speak a word, or shoot a glance (approving or disapproving).
This week, I want to ask you to review the first two traits from this quarter before moving on to the final trait. Answer the following two questions--posting on our blog and entering into your HAW journal.
1. I am committed to exhibiting perseverance in the area of ________________________ (ex: parenting, weight loss, etc.). During this series, I have developed more perseverance in the area of _________________________ (ex: consistent quiet time).
2. I find that God uses me to love others by _____________________________ (Be specific by sharing words, actions, etc.). I show love toward God by/through _______________________. On a scale of 1-10, I am becoming more comfortable with loving myself: ________________________________.
3. This month, I will take a BEFORE snap-shot of myself (either figuratively or literally). I will take a snap-shot on March 1 of the woman that I am today and on March 31st, I will take an AFTER snap-shot. (Ex: If you would like to lose weight or inches, take a before and after picture. If you would like to speak more lovingly toward family members, write down the words you currently say that you plan to remove from your vocabulary during the month of March...such as "You disappoint me.")
More info on the conference call! Remember, each week, the "live" call uses the same dial in number and the same password. The recorded call uses a unique set of numbers and I have them posted on the blog a few hours after the "live" call. (So, if you have problems receiving emails from FREECONF, you always know what numbers to use.)
Be encouraged,
Becky
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1. I, Andrea Barnett, am committed to exhibiting perseverance in the area of patience and anger. During this series, I have developed more perseverance in the area of constant time in the Word, prayer, and worship.
ReplyDelete2. I find that God uses me to love others by serving them and by being a listening ear. I show love toward God by obeying His Word and spending time with Him. On a scale of 1-10, I am becoming more comfortable with loving myself 9.
3. If I were to take a snap shot of me today it would be of an impatient and easly angered women. By March 31st I will be more patient with my daughter and husband as well as less angered by stressful situations and circumstances. When I feel stressed or annoyed I will take a deep breath and remind myself that I love my husband and daughter so much and that I don't want to react towards them in any other way then LOVE!
That is a post that gets an A :)
ReplyDeleteThe goal is to be a healthy american woman. We have defined healthy as a leader, a lover and a healer.
ReplyDeleteI am going to start with rating myself...on a scale of 1-10 where am I? I am at a six...but that is good, because that is better than where I have been...part of the healthy aspect is healing, loving and leading ourselves...not letting life happen to us. I am learning to prune away the things that are dead. I am learning to prune away the things that are sick...but I am also learning to set aside some stuff that is good so that I can focus on best. The quandry of america is that we live in such abundance everything calls out to us. I am learning to love myself by saying no to some stuff. It's good stuff, but it crowds the best stuff and it limits my own health and growth.
During this quarter I have perserverd with my daughter and her relationships...standing firm with healthy boundaries that she was too naive and unwilling to exert herself. I have also perseverd to clean my basement and my office.
I need more perseverance as I bring a formal end to my marriage I need to perserve in the healing process to get to a place of greater wholeness with God at the wheel of my life.
How does God use me to love others? lately, it has been to create a safe haven for teenagers...a place of boundaries, but fun.
I will be resurecting hebrews 12:11...my memory verse for the last quarter with becky...I like the idea of a seasonal bible verse to focus on.
I am also going to be focusing on this concept that the MIN is the path to self control...Just do the MIN. Self control is built one step at a time. In any given moment it is the MIN...which may or may not be on my todo list. I really never thought about MIN as the path to self control. I thought about it with reference to my todo list...but this broadens the concept and deals with some of my todo lsit issues (IE something comes up that needs to be dealt with...it isn't on my list but it is the MIN...now, it is a source of self control instead of a source of stress. I live with teenagers...often the MIN is embracing the now. A healthy relationship requires self control...this is what I have been teaching my daughter...I just feel straightened out with this concept.
Paige & Andrea thank you for thoughtful posts. I had intended to post today however, I need more time to ponder my position for this upcoming month. I am in process of cleaning out the office (min). Back to the task, mini post now.
ReplyDelete1. Committed to organizing and decluttering.
2. Loving others by not judging and praying continually.
Love God by being in his word daily and praying & obeying.
3. Snap shot: to be continued
Week 8: 7 of 7 and 56 of 56
ReplyDeleteEnding week eight it is exciting for me to post my commitment and perseverance to maintain my time with God. Due to this commitment, I am exhibiting perseverence in reaching my goals outlined in week one.
Moving beyond to apply my commitment with persevernance and great love, I find that God has used me to better serve and care for others with an open heart and mind.
And, in serving and caring for others I find that I am more forgiving and loving of myself. So, on a scale I feel I am making progress and would give me a rating of seven.
The snapshot of me on March 1 is one where I must love and trust God completely. Perseverance, love, and self-control are valuable as I help my daughter through (hopefully) her the last three radiation treatments. March 31 I hope to report I remained grounded.
Hi All: I answered 1 and 2 on the phone call, so I am focusing on number 3.
ReplyDeleteThe before snap-shot to me looks like I am not loving myself. I found out this week that my vitamin D level is practically non-existent.
I have not been eating, and my one doctor noticed and ordered the test. Stress makes me completely forget to eat, so I was, and now I think my health is showing it.
Also, my day is very unstructured. Even though I write everything in a planner, it all needs fine tuning. Now that I have a new writing job coming, I have simply got to rework my MIN, Day in Advance and Week at a Glance. I have to love myself, by taking time during the day to eat, to rest and to do something fun.
I also have to get this job in, and do things for our own business plus my elderly Mom and husband.
My before snap-shot is scattered (kind of like this post!).
I am going to rework my daily list to make it more even, and to add in more prayer and time seeking God (which was my answer to number 1 above). I'm going to put in more time for things besides just work, but I really need discipline to get the work done.
Tomorrow I find out exactly what kind of titles I have to write about for this Diabetes/Arthritis Editor. I have got to make that about a one hour a day task (the writing) because that way it works out to $10 per hour. Anything beyond an hour is too long, and doesnt justify the pay.
See? I'm scattered........too many things to think about.
Hope the end of the month snap-shot looks better than the beginning!
Love the posts, keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteAllow me to share my memory verse for the week as it adds to each of your comments:
Romans 12:12
Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.
Let's say I am on a really steep learning curve this year and I am praising God for every bit of it! Becky, I think everything from the past 2 years is finally coming together in the area of time management. I do believe that constant distractions come into my life to get me off task. I am finally seeing them for what they are, and disregarding them. My focus is now on my family and home. My priorities in the past have been totally out of line with God's word. Daily I have to choose to obey Him in everything. I have also been in counseling with a Pastor who has 40 years of deliverance ministry under his belt. It has been powerful to see what God is doing in my life to set me free in areas of past sin and demonic oppression. I am cleaning house spiritually as well as physically. And, as Flylady says, it is not a one time deal. It has to be done every day, for the rest of your life. Same with exercise, same with healthy eating, same with quiet time alone with God. It has to happen every day for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteMy snapshot of me will come next post.
Wow, wow, wow love the posts. Laura, I too was low on vit D last year and it affected my energy. Carol, I forgot about the fly lady, so true, keep on keeping on. I am committed to being clutter free. I have thrown away so much stuff that emotionally keeps me stuck. I am reminded that Jesus is all I need. This morning I was praying for Pam's daughter God just brought her to my mind. All of us will be praising God when this chapter closes and she is back healthy. Pam thanks for the verse, we can all use that.
ReplyDelete2 pictures for March 1st. Doors open in the office showing too much stuff disorganized. March 31st it will be neat and tidy where I can find everything.
Picture 2 a more fit woman. I lost my walking partner a few weeks back and today her and I started up again. I am committed to exercise everyday, hopefully it will be with my sweet friend but if she can't I still will.