Hello to you, Pudgy Girl Followers! Physical fitness update: I've been working on the 1200 calorie day for the last 3 weeks. I've lost 4 lbs. and eh, I'm not impressed with myself. Mostly because if I'm honest, and I'd better be honest... There have been a couple days each week I have NOT stuck to the plan. That is troublesome to me. If I would be faithful to my plan I'm certain I'd have lost more. So, here I try again to stick to 1200 calories each day, with one cheat day per week. I have not been running much, as I am not able to run in the SGM 5K in September, for we are unable to make the trip to Tennessee. I have been exercising with my Lil Bit. Lil Bit is my youngest baby Baylor. We've been bicycling and walking, and I do so enjoy our time together. Exercising is so much better with a buddy. I'm committing to a better week of discipline with my eating and exercise. I'm hoping for a three pound loss this week. I'll let ya know.
I mentioned honesty earlier. I believe that being truthful is so important, even if it makes me look bad. I wish I could honestly say I live exactly perfect. That I always say and do the right thing, but that is just not the case. I do know there is more than a high moral value placed on truthfulness. The Bible talks about truth in Ephesians 6:14, and with world events being what they are right now, we need to have an honest talk here. Right here, for this blog is about Spiritual fitness, and let's truthfully check our own personal fitness level. The Bible refers to future evil times that this world's inhabitants will be exposed too. In fact, the Bible says in Ephesians 6:13-15 "13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." I believe it is a day of evil when a terrorist group is beheading Christians. And raping and hanging and murdering them for believing in the one true Savior, Jesus Christ.
My friends, I want to be found spiritually fit, and I want you to be found spiritually fit. We have a job to do right up until the very nearing end. All of us. Here it is: We must spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to this dying world! That is the pure, unadulterated Truth. Not watered-down, feel-good, you're-ok-I'm-ok, pat each other on the back mumbo-jumbo! Do you get me? Do you understand what I'm saying here? You need to have your relationship right with Jesus. You need to have your eternity nailed down and only you can do that. It doesn't matter how holy your Dad, Mom, Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, or Friend is, it matters where you stand with the King of Kings. You also must be in right relationship so when you pray for others, the Lord will hear your prayers. See James 5:16. Finally, once you know whom this day who you're serving, tell your people. Then tell people who aren't your people, and pass it on, in love and make disciples, for that is our call and great commission! Go, love, serve and be a friend to all! For there is nothing that matters more as the hour draws neigh. Need help? Need prayer? Need a friend?? I'm here for you. Get in touch with me and I'll do my best for you. I love you, and I'm praying for you dear reader!
In His Service,
Pudgy Girl
