Tuesday, January 8, 2008


Okay, let's see if you guys can guess what I have been thinking about as I pour these verses into my soul ('cause not much is being poured into my mouth...oopsy, was that a ~HINT~)...

Proverbs 23:19-21 (The Message)
Oh listen, dear child—become wise; point your life in the right direction.
Don't drink too much wine and get drunk; don't eat too much food and get fat.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
You realize, don't you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? No one will get by with vandalizing God's temple, you can be sure of that. God's temple is sacred—and you, remember, are the temple.

Matthew 4:4b
"It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth."

AND FINALLY...
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Okay, here's the issue...In a few short days I will be turning FORTY! Yes, four-zero, 40, cuarenta, see-sip (Thai)...OLD! OLD! OLD! Remember when we were 18 and thought 40 was like a grandma? LOL! Well, I am almost forty and I don't want to be fat and forty...hmmm, I guess I'll start out fat and forty but I am definitely not staying fat and forty! I have decided that I will look at it biblically. Since other aspects of my life are put right with applying biblical principals, I'm thinkin' that maybe I can use it for this part also...after all, I'M HIS TEMPLE! So, while this is not a 'RESOLUTION', I have decided that now is the time to start.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE pray for me. My biggest downfall is lack of exercise...I have been putting in a little time lately and I'm watching what goes into the temple so hopefully I will see some results by the end of the month.

I have officially declared it so if any of you see me lapsing, grab me by the shoulders, gimme a shake and yell, "GET BEHIND HER SATAN!"

7 comments:

Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.com said...

Take heart my friend, you are not alone in your struggle. But do not believe the lie that the enemy instills in us with our image. You are beautiful my friend, and your heart is what the Lord looks at.

Linda Vazquez said...

You are far too nice, mi amigita! I know what the Lord looks at but I'M the one looking in the mirror...ugh! I just want to feel good. I love you for your kind words!

Anonymous said...

Aren't we all trying for the new year? Far too many treats at Christmas. I'll pray for you if you pray for me. Your friend Ivy is right you are very beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I'll shake you if you shake me. Are you having a hard time?
love ya!

Melissa in Mel's World said...

You CAN do it!!!! Forty is NOT old and you can do ALL things through Christ who gives you strength!

Melissa

Anonymous said...

Hi Linda,You can do it.We are in the same boat I am working on it too. Keep it going.

Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
--Proverbs 16:3, NLT
Take Care, Juliana

Linda Vazquez said...

Isa, K, Melissa & Juliana~ Thank you all for the encouragement! It's unfortunately a battle but honestly doing it the biblical way (for the first time! How embarassing as a Christian!)seems to be helping a lot!

Good luck to all of you that are doing it also!

Great verse, Juliana!