The Little Things

Little things can set me off on a path of self-pity, soothe me to believe I deserve it now, and other such nonsense thinking. This week I sold two articles to a market new to me. My feeling soared and by the time I signed the contract and sent it in, doubt and fear wormed into my thinking that they might change their mind. I know God has gifted me to write and expects me to use my talent. The outcome is up to Him and I shouldn't worry about it. I am responsible to do my part.

Now, think about eating. God has blessed us with abudance. I know God desires me to eat healthy. He expects me to use the knowledge he's blessed me with. It so easy to wallow with others overweight and talk about how we need to do something about it, but never with a real commitment.

Last night my husband and I sat around the table with friends and the subject of weight came up. One husband and wife became a little touchy about the subject and he said that no one around the table (with the exception of my husband) had any room to talk. This hit me. It's a first in my life. I realized not only I know I'm overweight, but that it's obvious to those around me.

Usually people say things like, "You don't look like you need lose weight." I hold onto that kind of thing with false comfort, but the mirror tells me differently. It so happens that yesterday afternoon I bought an exercise DVD. Last night's conversation has given me the nudge I need to get on track. I'll have to let you know how the exercise goes. God expects me to use the healthy eating information he's brought across my path. The outcome is up to Him and I shouldn't worry about it. I am responsible to do my part.