Category: Giving Thanks & Praise to God

Reflection

When the time is quiet and thoughts are few
Let my mind reflect on You
Not just on who You are
But on all the great things You do

Your word instructs us to be holy
I can strive, but that’s too much for me
So, I focus on how else like You I can be
Kind, respectful, generous, helpful are achievable things
Though my human frailties prevent perfection
To a limited extent I can be a reflection.

Scripture reference – 1Peter 1:16

Thanks For Determination

Well, the results were far worse than I was expecting
Major action is needed immediately
Or other negative things will start happening
It’s going to be a long hard road to improving
But I can’t sit here and start worrying
I feel like fighting, got a new boost of energy
Lord, thanks for determination to beat this thing

Years ago, I beat this problem before
And thought it was still under control
So not using my best judgement
I did things that I shouldn’t have
And let the effects go unchecked
A decision I regret,
So, thanks for determination to get it correct

I’m determined to get back the old me
Or at least an improvement of what’s currently
Thank you Lord for leading me to think on a new strategy
Getting my chart ready
Going track my progress daily
Starting tomorrow bright and early
As I can do all thing through Christ that strengthens me.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:13
Background

I thought I had beat this problem for good. But it has sneaked up on me again and this time it is worse than before. Granted my habits of not keeping it in check contributed to it coming back. But I am more determined than ever to get back in good condition. One of the things that keep me going is knowing that I conquered this problem before. I’m very motivated to win again. It’s harder now because I’m much older but I got to still believe I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

A Better Way of Eating

I didn’t eat it
But it was hard to resist
My body wanted to take that kitchen trip
But the food I could stand to miss

Not that it was bad, it’s just not in the best interest for me
As I strive to be more healthy
Wanna ditch the pills and do it naturally
Lord, thanks for helping stick to a better way of eating

Some foods I grew up on, I don’t eat no more
And don’t season food as heavy as before
And new cooking methods I’ve started to explore
Added new things to the diet too
Like snacking on more nuts and fruits
Even put in a request to a company
To make my favorite snack more healthy
Lord, thanks for will power for a better way to eat.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:41, Psalm 139: 14
Background
Certain foods sure look and smell good especially when you are trying to avoid them. But in order to keep the blessing of good health, we have to eat what is good for our bodies. After all, Psalm 139:14 tells us our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made. And through prayer, God helps us to avoid temptation. Matthew 26:41 tell us to watch and pray that we enter into temptation because the flesh is weak.