A Bit of Christian Rhyme

I love poetry.  I have written short poems since I was old enough to write.  My poetry is not fancy or deep like Maya Angelo's.  You don't have to ponder on the meanings too much to get the point.  It's just simple rhyme.  That's the way I like it.


I have decided to share a few of my poems with you, my wonderful readers.  Some are kind of lengthy so I will only share one at a time.


The inspiration for this one came from the book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5.  Deborah was a mighty woman of God.  There are still many Deborah s today.  They are waging war on their knees all over the world making intercession for peoples and nations.

Deborah

Arise, Oh Deborah, and go to war.

The victory is at hand. 

This battle I have given you.

Now go, reclaim your land.

The foe, he trembles at the sight

Of your fair countenance.

With flowing robes and mighty sword

You take the battle stance.

Arise and set the captives free,

And break the evil bonds.

Put up a siege works in it's place,

To rectify the wrongs.

Arise against the witchcraft

That has stolen countless ones.

Take back the broken , wounded hearts,

Of daughters and of sons.

Arise against the preditor

Who preys upon the child, 

Destroying innocence and

Leaving helpless ones defiled.

Arise against the thief

Who steals the destiny of man

And weaves deceit and falsehood,

Casting doubt on God's good plan.

Arise and gather now the lost,

The broken and despised,

And wrap them in the Father's love.

I tell you now, Arise!!!

Blessings!

Reny

A Little Progress and a Guest Post

Hi all!  Well, after 14 days on the 17 day diet I am finally seeing a few ounces decrease on the scale.  So I am going to give this eating plan some more time.  I think it may be worth it since I am feeling very well physically and have not had much trouble with hunger and cravings.  So I'll keep you all posted on how it's going.  In the meantime, enjoy these positive musings from Mr. Loving Hubby.

Don't you just love it when:

 You are thinking the exact same thing

at the exact same time and then say it

together?

Your scales say you are doing good ?

Calm peace comes over you at just the right time?

You see a twinkle in that someone special's eye?

You've done a good deed with no applause but you feel the smile

coming from above?

People from far away rejoice when someone they don't even know

gets a home make over?

You see unconditional love anywhere?

People give respect and honor to older people?

Children play with abandon, freedom and delight?

Doctors can't explain how that person got completely well, 

but you know it was God?

Facebook makes you smile or laugh out loud?

That new recipe is a screaming hit?

You realize that that worrisome pain was just something big

in your jeans pocket, and it was cash you didn't remember you had?

Thanks Ken (aka Mr. Loving)  for helping us keep things in perspective.

I'm Not Impressed

So far I am unimpressed with the 17 day diet.  It has been 11 days and I have yet to lose any weight.  As a matter of fact, I think I have gained about a half a pound. 

I will admit that I have not followed exactly, but I haven't been far off either.  I have my 2 fruits and 2 probiotics daily and try to time them correctly.   For my meals I have protein and the veggies suggested.  I cook with olive oil and add a bit of mayo to my salads along with vinegar to make the mayo go farther.  I have been drinking 8+ glasses of water daily.  I have cut down my diet soda consumption to 12 oz. daily.  I am drinking a lot of green tea and occasionally a cup of black coffee.  I exercise 30 minutes a day 5 days a week.

For 3 days each week my schedule turns upside down and I am eating during the night instead of the day.  I do take Melatonin to help me sleep, as sleep is always a problem with this crazy schedule.  Perhaps that is what is sabotaging my efforts. 

Anyone out there have any suggestions?  If I don't see some results in this first cycle, I am going to forget about this diet.  However, I am still holding out hope that I will wake up one morning (or afternoon) soon and find myself several pounds lighter.

Sad thing is I bought the book and the workbook.  Hope I didn't get ripped off.  I really was hoping that this was not just another fad diet.  The eating plan is so close to the Body for Life plan that I was sure it would work.  And yet, my blood sugars are fantastic.  As a matter of fact, I find myself having symptoms of hypoglycemia at times and have to eat something.  That's a switch.

Blessings!
Reny