Just a short word of caution…
Please don’t let the goal become an idol.
Goals are godly ONLY when they do not have the power to direct my steps. Only God should direct my steps. Only HE defines my worth and value and He has decided I am worth the universe to Him.
As wonderful as our goals may be…and as eager as God may be to show us his amazing proficiency to do all of these things and more…he will NOT allow goals to usurp his leadership in our lives.
Let us not allow the goal to become an idol.
It IS a challenge to have goals while maintaining our focus on the Lord…If at any point we feel our focus slipping off of him on this journey together, we want to stop and ask Him to fill our vision with Him and Him alone. The goals are NOT worth forsaking our focus.
Thanks Heidi. I'm still trying to conceptualize what my 'goals' should be. At this point, I just want what He wants for me…and I know from experience that at times that can be even better then imagined. So, I want to stay open to allow Him to do as He will. But at the same time, I see the importance of having a vision that alligns itself with God's will. Maybe I just need to keep praying over it and wait on Him. On the other hand He is doing some wonderful things with the Vision Statement exercise. Maybe possibly leading me towards a new ministry. Again…praying and waiting on Him.
Thanks Heidi. I'm still trying to conceptualize what my 'goals' should be. At this point, I just want what He wants for me…and I know from experience that at times that can be even better then imagined. So, I want to stay open to allow Him to do as He will. But at the same time, I see the importance of having a vision that alligns itself with God's will. Maybe I just need to keep praying over it and wait on Him. On the other hand He is doing some wonderful things with the Vision Statement exercise. Maybe possibly leading me towards a new ministry. Again…praying and waiting on Him.
Obedience and discipline are what God keeps putting before me to learn. But with regard to food I still find it really difficult to do that without "dieting" or being legalistic about it. And my rebellion is also rearing it's ugly head at "doing" something again even though I know in my head I have to make right choices. I wonder if I'll ever get this right. But even if I'm the last one to "get it" it will still be worth it.
Obedience and discipline are what God keeps putting before me to learn. But with regard to food I still find it really difficult to do that without "dieting" or being legalistic about it. And my rebellion is also rearing it's ugly head at "doing" something again even though I know in my head I have to make right choices. I wonder if I'll ever get this right. But even if I'm the last one to "get it" it will still be worth it.
Thanks for everything Heidi. I have been reading along with you. For the first time in a very long time, I have done "good" for the past 3 days. I know that is such a diet mentality comment, but I am not sure how NOT to have a diet mentality. I am really trying to focus on Him and His will. My goals are simple yet profound. My major goal (dream) is to NOT graze all day and binge between meals. And dare I say, I would like to not miss it!!!!
Thanks for everything Heidi. I have been reading along with you. For the first time in a very long time, I have done "good" for the past 3 days. I know that is such a diet mentality comment, but I am not sure how NOT to have a diet mentality. I am really trying to focus on Him and His will. My goals are simple yet profound. My major goal (dream) is to NOT graze all day and binge between meals. And dare I say, I would like to not miss it!!!!
I'm joining this journey a little late and hope that I can catch up. I have tried and failed so many times. At one point in my life I was successful with eating between the boundries of hunger and fullness. I just can't seem to get it anymore. Lately, I even beginning to struggle spiritually. I'm praying that going though this study will help me to grow closer to God and learn to depend on Him for everything (instead of me trying to do it all – I'm just not able). Thank you so much for taking so much time to provide this study for us. I know it must be very time consuming. You are a true blessing. I just pray that I can get it together this time and allow the Lord to change my heart and body from the inside out. This isn't about weight loss anymore, it is about finding peace (any weight loss is just a bonus). Please pray that I get it this time.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I'm joining this journey a little late and hope that I can catch up. I have tried and failed so many times. At one point in my life I was successful with eating between the boundries of hunger and fullness. I just can't seem to get it anymore. Lately, I even beginning to struggle spiritually. I'm praying that going though this study will help me to grow closer to God and learn to depend on Him for everything (instead of me trying to do it all – I'm just not able). Thank you so much for taking so much time to provide this study for us. I know it must be very time consuming. You are a true blessing. I just pray that I can get it together this time and allow the Lord to change my heart and body from the inside out. This isn't about weight loss anymore, it is about finding peace (any weight loss is just a bonus). Please pray that I get it this time.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hi, girls. Welcome to Jennywren and Kristy. Hang in there and just go at whatever pace the Lord has for you. Some of the ladies here have probably subscribed to the comments of the posts and if people post after the date of my initial posting there still may be some dialog from others. The bottom line is, God wants to be who we each depend on. Our Jesus walks with us…let's link arms with him and gaze upon HIS face. (Do I sound like a broken record yet, girls? LOL!)Laura…what does "doing it right" look like? 🙂 LOL! I hope you will stick with us…there is a video I hope to do of that in a week or two or three, depending on what the Lord leads and when. My take on it is…"right" isn't perfection…it is hanging in there and getting up time and time again when I stumble. That is more "right" than we could ever imagine. If our gaze is fixed on Jesus, we will dust ourselves off…or let HIM do it…and again start putting one foot in front of the other! Each MOMENT matters. In our dieting mentalities and much of our living generally, we think that one mistake negates all the good choices that came before. This is the enemy's lie!!!! Each moment that we capture for the Lord is PRECIOUS. In God's great economy, one small moment captured for him pays HUGE dividends! I think you will see this as we continue. Hang on and Hang in! HUGS to you.
Hi, girls. Welcome to Jennywren and Kristy. Hang in there and just go at whatever pace the Lord has for you. Some of the ladies here have probably subscribed to the comments of the posts and if people post after the date of my initial posting there still may be some dialog from others. The bottom line is, God wants to be who we each depend on. Our Jesus walks with us…let's link arms with him and gaze upon HIS face. (Do I sound like a broken record yet, girls? LOL!)Laura…what does "doing it right" look like? 🙂 LOL! I hope you will stick with us…there is a video I hope to do of that in a week or two or three, depending on what the Lord leads and when. My take on it is…"right" isn't perfection…it is hanging in there and getting up time and time again when I stumble. That is more "right" than we could ever imagine. If our gaze is fixed on Jesus, we will dust ourselves off…or let HIM do it…and again start putting one foot in front of the other! Each MOMENT matters. In our dieting mentalities and much of our living generally, we think that one mistake negates all the good choices that came before. This is the enemy's lie!!!! Each moment that we capture for the Lord is PRECIOUS. In God's great economy, one small moment captured for him pays HUGE dividends! I think you will see this as we continue. Hang on and Hang in! HUGS to you.