tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post8997423418429006891..comments2024-01-22T02:47:11.193-06:00Comments on Committed Thoughts: Where on Earth is Your Focus?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-23838454999924291842015-01-15T08:59:49.857-06:002015-01-15T08:59:49.857-06:00I'm so proud of you Margaret. Willpower works ...I'm so proud of you Margaret. Willpower works better with a boost from the Lord. I was very uplifted & empowered by your 700 word blog. I loved the following scripture you focused on. It sums up everything that happens to us in our lives. I Will Keep this most Beautiful Promise the Lord made to US foremost in my heart & mind.<br /><br />"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 5:15 NIV"<br /><br />God Bless, VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-28788276779624695412015-01-14T21:14:13.645-06:002015-01-14T21:14:13.645-06:00I think your word is a good word. I look forward t...I think your word is a good word. I look forward to your thoughts as you share them over time as you change your thought process and your focus and learn to be free as God would intend you to be :)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-40913807754041981282015-01-14T20:56:36.811-06:002015-01-14T20:56:36.811-06:00Yes. I knew that's what you meant. It's ...Yes. I knew that's what you meant. It's just that--you know, since I seem to have now taken on the role of clarity ambassador--I didn't want a reader to think that by "no effort" they could just sit on the couch, put up their feet, and wait for an angel to show up with a magic wand. Way different kinds of effort between self-effort and the effort of discipline and willingness to submit to God. Which HE gives us the ability to do,anyway. If we let Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-55880864548169456722015-01-14T20:27:24.248-06:002015-01-14T20:27:24.248-06:00I agree with your disagreement! I think all of ...I agree with your disagreement! I think all of the above is part of seeking Him first...I don't think that's the effort of getting free...I think that's the effort of putting on His righteousness...putting self aside. The "giving up sugar" is a whole 'nother post that I'm about to write. The Brown Recluse (TBR)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02842968253903586925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-77446237250319280392015-01-14T20:21:29.576-06:002015-01-14T20:21:29.576-06:00P.S.
Despite my above comment, I loved the post, ...P.S.<br /><br />Despite my above comment, I loved the post, and I wholeheartedly agree as to Who must do the work of freedom.<br /><br />Back when I first started blogging, and probably several times later, I wrote that whether <br />you're obsessed with eating food or obsessed with NOT eating food, you're still obsessed with food. <br /><br />It just seemed to me that many WL bloggers were totally immersed in food even tho they were losing weight. They were pouring over cookbooks, eating "substitute" food for the treats they formerly ate like making cookies out of almond flour (which meant they were still eating for sport), exercising for hours, etc. It was just food, food, food and weight loss.<br /><br />It just seemed to me to be the other side of the same coin. A healthier side, perhaps, but still food obsession or "focus" as you put it on food.<br /><br />It's a trap, a snare for our feet. Which is why I appreciate this post. If we put all of our energy effort, and focus into fixing our weight, we are still in bondage. (Which I'm pretty sure was your point.)<br /><br />Only God can set us free. Completely free.<br /><br />So...Amen, sister. <br /><br /><br />Deb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-166270356213105408.post-53693314063781025442015-01-14T20:10:31.116-06:002015-01-14T20:10:31.116-06:00First, CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss! :D
Se...First, CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss! :D<br /><br />Second. I sort of disagree with your statement that "we can be set free without our having to put effort into it."<br /><br />I think we have to do the following:<br /><br />"In order to have victory in the areas of our lives that have us bound...we must change our focus to Him."<br /> <br />" I have to allow Him to change/conquer those things that keep me bound..."<br /><br />"...I have to obey what he tells me to do. "<br /><br />" I gave up sugar"<br /><br />" I began a road to change my focus. "<br /><br />"It takes an effort to have committed thoughts."<br /><br />"You have to take those fiery darts captive the moment they assail your brain"<br /><br />:} Just sayin'<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com