The Decision

The Dieter’s Notebook
Journal and devotions for dieters

Come join me as I travel along the road of dieting. I know this is going to be a long trip and at times we may feel we can’t go on, but I assure you that our Lord will be there to help us all along the way. I will share my triumphs and my defeats and hope that they encourage you as I journal my journey. Together with our Lord we can make it.

JOURNAL NOTES: - The Decision

We made camp last night, at the edge of the trail. Tents were provided for everyone. Our Guide encouraged us to stay in camp for the night. There were many things to do and many plans before we could start on our trip. Sad to say that some made a decision to go home just for tonight. I wish that they would have stayed. Our Guide had so many wonderful stories to tell us as we sat around the fire to keep warm.
It’s daylight now and I can just see the sun coming over the mountains. It is so beautiful, I don’t see our Guide, and some say that he left to go get the ones that left last night.
Everyone met in the large tent for breakfast of fruit, grains and low-fat milk, it was quite different then the bagels, doughnuts, bacon, eggs and coffee I was use to, but I must admit it was quite delicious.
After breakfast we had a meeting with our Guide who requested that we now make a decision. We had to decide whether we would be following Him or remaining here; doing things our way. I thought about my way and all the misery that I have had there.
Oh yes, I could do what I wanted, I could do my own thing, I could eat all I wanted, but then I would still be miserable. I thought about the guilt, the shame and how I felt when I couldn’t fit into my clothes. How I didn’t want to do things because I was either to tired or to fat. Yes, this decision was important, I could stay here in this place and eat all I wanted or I could follow my Guide to the land of freedom.
I decided I was tired of my way and wanted to be set free, I took a deep breath and signed my contract to follow my Guide. Under my name I noticed my Guide had signed His name in dark red.
I encourage you to make a decision with me to follow our Guide along the wilderness trail to the land of freedom.

DEVOTIONAL: Now Go - (Exodus 3:10)

God told Moses to “Go”. God had a plan for his people. Moses had a decision to make. Should he go to fulfill God’s plan or stay where he was. Moses decided to follow God’s plan.
God now is asking you to “Go” Make a decision today to follow the Lord.
You may be wondering how? How can I leave my confront zone of chocolate, cookies, chips and ice cream.
To go somewhere or do something when you don’t have all the plans is hard. God gives us a promise that if we follow Him, he will be with us.
Now go! Make that important decision today to follow the Lord in your eating habits and we will journey together to victory.

PRAYER:

Lord I pray for my friends and ask you to help them make the important decision to make this journey to follow you in a plan to eat healthy.
I pray that as they make the decision to follow you that you will give them the assurance that you will be with them.
Thank you Lord for your promise to be with us. Help us now as we travel the road that leads to victory. Amen

Accountability: I have lost so far. 1.5 pounds I give God all the glory.

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Let me know how you are doing? I will pray for you personally.

Dierter's Notebook - NEW BEGINNINGS

The Dieter’s Notebook
Journal and devotions for dieters

Come join me as I travel along the road of dieting. I know this is going to be a long trip and at times we may feel we can’t go on, but I assure you that our Lord will be there to help us all along the way. I will share my triumphs and my defeats and hope that they encourage you as I journal my journey. Together with our Lord we can make it.

JOURNAL Notes: - New Beginnings

Once again I entered the Pilgrims Travel Agency.
Once again I was offered a Free trip. A trip that would lead me to freedom.
We will journey along a road to victory. Our adventure will lead us to many unknown territories and events.
The Oasis, Beautiful Mountains, Flowering Gardens, Refreshing Streams; but I know there will be many dangerous steep cliffs and dark valleys as well.
The terrain could be rough at times. Storms can rise up at any moment without warning.
I was told my tour Guide was waiting for me. He was the perfect One as He has led many to freedom on this trail many times.
As I waited for my tour Guide, I had a slight uneasy feeling in my heart. Will he remember me? Will he remember my failures?
Will he remember the last time, I signed up for this trip? Will he be mad that I didn’t continue?
I felt a little ashamed as I waited. I had such good intentions the last time.
As I sat with my head hung in shame and fear, I heard a voice softly say to me.
“I will not in anyway fail you nor give you up, nor leave you without support. I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake you, nor let you down.
As I looked up I could see His eyes of love for me. I knew that I had nothing to fear. I knew that He wanted to guide me on this trip. He has been waiting for me to return and try again.
I was ready and eager to get started. I now have hope that I can make it this time with my Guide in front; leading me all the way.
I invite you to join me and journey along the road to victory in eating.
Together we can laugh at our mistakes, rejoice in our victories and cry at our defeats. Together we can journey, support and pray for one another.

DEVOTIONAL: NEW BEGINNING - (Genesis 1:1)
In the Beginning God…

From the beginning of time God created everything.
God is the creator of all new beginnings.
Everyday is the start of a new beginning. A new adventure, a new journey, along life’s road.
New beginnings are always hard, but with the Lords help we can make it.
He is our guide. He has a plan for our lives. Who the Lord has set free is free indeed.
As we journey together on the road to victory, with our Lord as guide, we can discover together the way to freedom.

PRAYER:
Lord I pray for my friends who are traveling the dieters journey with me. I pray for the freedom and the strength to start today a new beginning a new way of eating. Thank you Lord that you are the creator of new beginnings. Help us now as we travel this road and lead us to the freedom from the bondage of overeating that we so desire. Amen

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