Bible study progress and body image problems
Another weekend, another day…
My bible studies– they’re going okay, but nothing like the euphoric world of intense, quiet bible study that I dream of.
Nope, nothing like that.
It’s more like I’m jogging and jogging and jogging to catch up and I never do.
I SO want to really get in tune with God’s Word in a whole different way this year. I mean, REALLY study. But (and there’s that “but” again)…I seem to find time for everything else and struggle to find the time to truly do in depth study. Oh, I read my daily readings, but I want to be more intensely focused on learning the Word of God as I go along…
So, as I know , anything that’s important to us in life, we’ll make time for. I’m just going to have to make it a priority, because it is my heart’s desire, and it is God’s will. If I have to put study materials along with my bible, pens, notebook, and everything at hand on my desk so that each time I pass by my desk all day long I’ll be reminded of my studies, then I just have to do that. Whatever it takes.
Family Updates: Nyomi is doing much better. The cold is gone, praise the Lord! :-) Also, I’m feeling the pressure of getting back in shape. Baby is now 3 months old and it’s time to start hitting the treadmill. I’m feeling frumpy and saggy, and pretty much like a milk machine all day. These days the self esteem has taken a slide downhill, and I know it’s because I don’t feel my best. I mostly want to feel better about myself. I did lose a lot of weight but fail to see it because, again…I’m too hard on myself. (I’ve always been inclined to set extremely high standards for myself). So…I have to keep telling myself “you just had a baby! Chill out!” Great thing Hubby continues to keep me uplifted. He has nothing but good to say about my body. He’s the one grounding force to keep me sane (he and my mom). I’ve been readint this book by Jackie Keller “Body After Baby”, and hoping that some of the tips may help me. I mean even completely try out the program with the menu and exercise suggestions. Or I may just begin walking to my Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away The Pounds DVD’s again.
Business updates: I have a new client. I’m finishing up some updates on WAHM University - my site for professional work at home moms.
Okay- off to spend time with my husband now that the kids are in bed.
