I wanted to say “Eat, Pray, Love” but Julia Roberts already took that one. No fair!
Well, I can still tell you that I could be eating more, as I just got off the phone with my nutritionist, and she’s concerned that I’m not eating enough calories.
And, I can attest that we all should be doing more praying, of late.
Also, there is never enough love to go around, these days.
Now do you see why I wanted to use that title so badly? It was just perfect, but I’m not one to steal from another, so Julia wins this time.
Hmmmmm… I could have used Shake, Rattle, and Roll, possibly. Then there’s Live, Love, and Laugh, or maybe even Take a Walk on the Wild Side, but they just don’t sound the same, you know?
As I sit drinking my coffee this morning, I am actually irritated by this prompt. It feels too much like a therapist question, and right now I am not impressed with our medical system in any fashion. I also must remind you of yesterdays prompt response, where I told you that I do not like taking advice. Along that line, I also do NOT like being told what to do!
That being said, I am still making the best effort I can, to answer this prompt without being sarcastic or flippant. My reasonings for being so sensitive to a question like this stem from nearly killing myself seeking love and acceptance where there was none. All my earthly efforts to be seen and received in love, have been rejected by those I called family… all of them!
My life started over almost a year ago… it will be a year in October.
In the category of What could you do more of , I asked myself that question so many times over the years. The part that God has been teaching me about this pattern of thinking, is that all I have been doing is working myself into the ground trying to do something only God can do. Yup! For nearly an entire year now, God has been undoing all of the damaging habits that the world instilled.
In the category of doing more, I got nothing… but in the category of doing less, I have an ample supply of examples for the Prompt.
I cannot say I should talk more because we know who I am, and I talk a lot… too much in fact! No one listens, and in fact, they usually go the other way. I get it! I am too much for most of the world.
I cannot say I should write more because we know who I am, and I write a lot… and I will continue to write my fingers off, whether anyone wants to read it or not. Writing heals me and pleases my Heavenly Father, which fuels me to write even more.
I cannot say I should pray more because we know who I am, and I pray a lot… in fact, it is more like talking with God all day long as if he were a loved one sitting or walking beside me… wait, that is actually just what He is… my loved one, my friend, and my only true Father!
I cannot say I should exercise more because we know who I am, and I walk a lot… actually, 6 miles nearly ever day. If I try to do any more of the calorie burning activities, I will not be able to keep up with the eating part to fuel my body… I would evaporate!
I cannot say that I should read more, or love more, or Anything more… Gods got me, thank you very much WordPress!
I walk one day at a time, seeking to do that which pleases God, not man! It is costly in some regards… I have my husband and my 3 girlfriends in my world… that’s it!
In honesty, it is the way I want it because it means that I am doing something right for once! I am not doing others any good, if I smother the flame within the lantern I carry for God. I am supposed to be His vessel… to be His light in the darkness.
Truly, I could try to do more of all the above mentioned things, burning myself out and getting nothing in return… Or… I can rely on the one who CAN do more… more than anyone on this earth could ever attempt… and I will be the better for it.
I leave you with this verse. It is from the Amplified Bible, and I like the way it has been translated:
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] Philippians 4:13
I almost didn’t leave our morning treat, due to WordPress pushing my buttons, but never fear… the cookies are here…
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