Prayer for the battle
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| Sun, 04-25-2004 - 7:46am |
Why don't we pray for each other about losing the weight? I am looking at this as a battle to be waged and what better way to wage it but with God's promise to us.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13
We have so many hedges to jump in this new adventure we decided to begin and there are moments when we are going to need that little extra Divine support including the prayers from our sisters and brothers in Christ.
"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." 2 Corinthians 12:10
And what better way to beat this but call on His promises to us and remember who we are and that we can do anything.
"You are of God, children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4
So may I suggest that we start to pray away these pounds? we can have requests voiced and praises to celebrate.
Again, I am by no means trying to exclude anyone who is not a believer. I noticed on the Dante post that there are some of us who are believers and prayer is very important to our faith. God hears everyone of us and He answers every one of our prayers. Granted it could be a no, yes, or maybe but He does answer tham.

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It's not my thing, really, and I don't look at it as any sort of "battle" to be won but just a matter of sensible eating and exercise. But to each his/her own, and if this helps you then great.
well, studies have shown that church and prayer make a healthier life.
" A cheerful look brings joy to the heart and good news gives health to the bones"
--Proverbs 15:30
I am very interested in the Bible study Sharla was talking about as well.
Well ladies tomorrow I think I am going to post a prayer dealing with requests. So ya'll send those in. It's a win win situation if you think about it. Nothing to lose if God isn't there and everything to win if He is.
I may not agree with what that belief system is but who am I to not pray for another. Besides God calls us to love our neighbors as ourself and not to judge non believers (Christian). Consider it done.
My Lord and Savior is big enough
Edited 4/26/2004 12:53 pm ET ET by karrietex
I haven't posted for a while but I know the power of prayer works.
I have been doing so well the last week and I know it's because of God.
I walked a mile for the first time in months and I was in such pain... I prayed all the way home I wanted to give up so badly... But God spoke a word to me and keep me going and the next day when I was telling myself no more I will not take my walk , I got me to do it again.
You know He is so going to be there helping when you are redecorating His temple. :)
I think the gist of what this whole prayer thread is, is unity, love, and support.
And if you belive we were made in God's image, and all things are done through him, then all things are done through OURSELVES.
Great idea, Karrie, and thank you !
Sharkey kisses to YOU, Sharkey FARTS to someone else. Pah !
Amy ( Celtic Kosher Shark)
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