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July 10
Romans 8:18 For I reckon that sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us.
Jimmy was fascinated by the cocoon. He watched the caterpillar work on its new home for hours. Everyday he came in to look at the cocoon. When the monarch butterfly finally emerged, Jimmy was delighted. God works some amazing miracles in nature. It shouldn't be so hard to believe that He will work such miracles in the lives of His people. Losing weight might not seem like a miracle, but for those who struggle with their weight, it often feels as if only a miracle will suffice. If God can transform a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, He certainly can help us when all we want is to lose weight.
Today's thought: I am one of God's miracles, and He will help me be my best!
Good afternoon! My sister and I went out to breakfast this morning. We decided to order the new back door today. We weren’t home in time to go to the thrift shop. Did my home exercises after we got back. 😁🇺🇸😷👩✈️
Good morning! Will be going back to bed in a few minutes. Physical therapy later on today. My sister and I went out to dinner with her sister-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law’s husband, and their son. We had a good time. My sister and I ran errands before dinner. 😁👩✈️😷🇺🇸
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July 11
1 Corinthians 7:17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. . .
Karen got so angry. Her friend Angie had started her diet at the same time Karen began. They had shopped together, eaten together, exercised together, but Angie had lost seven pounds more. It wasn't fair. What was the use of dieting when she couldn't lose weight as fast as her friend? She put forth the same effort, but got less reward. God has made each of His children differently. No two are exactly alike. We are called by God to do our best with what we are given. We may not have the same results on our diet that others have on theirs, but that's okay. God will bless us for what we do and that's what really counts.
Today's thought: God will help me lose my weight without losing my mind!
Good afternoon! Physical therapy went very well today. My sister and I enjoyed a lovely lunch today. Will get some things done at home and run errands in a few minutes. 😁🇺🇸😷👩✈️
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July 12
Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for it I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Granny wanted Ellen to lose weight. She used to offer her bribes all the time, to encourage her. The problem was, no matter how much weight Ellen lost, her grandmother wanted her to lose more. There was just no pleasing her. Instead of helping Ellen lose weight, Granny just made her more frustrated and discouraged. It wasn't until Ellen decided she wanted to lose weight for herself that it really worked for her. She prayed for God's help, and He delivered. Doing it for Granny wasn't enough, doing it for God and herself made it all worthwhile.
Today's thought: The more I care, the less I weigh!
