-I am thankful that I have worked out 15 days in a row :) Really, I should be taking Sundays off, but the last two weeks I have been overzealous and worked out on Sunday. I joined a local 24 hour fitness place, and I have been at least exercising 30 minutes a day. One of the books that I recommended a couple of weeks ago suggested to start with the exercise route first for the first four weeks. I think it is harder to start with the food, but I had already started cleaning up the food area before I read the book. So, I am in the process of tackling the food and exercise together.
-I am thankful that God is patient with me as I am working my way through the process of total surrender of my food addiction. I have been messing up major time, but I have hope I will be free from this struggle in the NEAR future.
-This is random, but I thought about it this week... I am so thankful for "pop top lids" that you can pull right off the can. Right now, I have a can opener that is on its last legs :) I think we should be thankful for the little things too.
-I am thankful for Dee Brestin's book, "A Woman of Moderation". My friend and I are going through it together as we are both working on our food addiction. This book is so wonderful because it attacks this whole food issue at the spiritual level.
-I am thankful for "GUM"... As long as I am chewing gum, it helps me not want to chew some food. I just need to give up the "BUBBALICIOUS GUM" :)
-I am thankful that God is revealing to me the many idols (not just food) that I turn to when I am seeking to be filled... I have not yet come to the point where I believe that God can truly fill those needs... I know a part of me believes that God can do anything, but yet I do not live it out. That tells me that there is unbelief on my part somewhere, and that is what I need to work on in the coming weeks.
-I am thankful for video cameras :) My hubby and I watched old tapes of the kids from about 3 years ago... Oh my little boys... It made me want another baby :)
-Oh, my "Wising Up" Bible Study in my home went fabulous!!! I can't wait to see what God will do through the study and through the fellowship of the ladies :)
OK, if you are reading this part...you stuck with me through my random thankful thoughts... That is just the way my brain works at this stage of life. Blessings!!! (My spell check was not working, so hopefully I didn't spell too many things wrong :)
16 comments:
Great list! I really enjoyed reading it! God bless you and have a great Thursday.
Thanks for the wonderful post!! I especially loved this part...
"I am thankful that God is revealing to me the many idols (not just food) that I turn to when I am seeking to be filled... I have not yet come to the point where I believe that God can truly fill those needs... I know a part of me believes that God can do anything, but yet I do not live it out."
Man, did I ever need to hear that today!
Thanks again, and have a great weekend!
I've taken "sugar" gum away from myself... along with coke. I am still in the trying out phase of finding a sugarless gum I like. I love sugary gums like bubblicious! Great job exercising!
Great list! I know I turn to food instead of God when I'm stressed sometimes. Food is a really hard idol to beat. Thanks for inspiring me to stick with my battle, too!
Great thankful list sweetie.
Oh thats a good list of TT. Thanks for sharing and i know me too i have problem of food. Take care.
Good for you - 15 days straight is quite an accomplishment, along with everything else.
My spell check didn't work either, must be a blogger thing.
I loved your list and I'm interested in your book, A Woman of Moderation.
I realized recently that I have been doing Tuesday morning Bible studies at churches for over 7 years. I've been mulling the thought of a in home study around in my head. Good luck with that.
All of your Thankfuls are good.
Mama Bear
Are you doing Live Well Wednesdays? If not you should join us.
Mama Bear
Leaving you a little something on my site today. :)
You are very inspiring with the exercise. I am just beginning my own weight loss right now. I am also very thankful for gum!
I love all that you are thankful for!
Be blessed!
I do a thankful Thursday post, too. I love reading other people's lists. It reminds me of so many other things to be thankful for.
Oh yes, food addiction. That is putting it on its true basis! Lovely thankful list.
I popped over here from your Bloggy Giveaway. I always enjoy reading people's Thankful Thursday posts. It helps keep me mindful to think on things that are good, think on things that are pure, think on things that are just, etc.
Thanks for reminding me to take the time to be Thankful for all the Blessings He gives me each day!
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