Desensitized World

The world is becoming more and more desensitized. People do not leave anything to the imagination anymore. Sexuality is everywhere and it is starting to become like second nature. Lust and sex becoming second nature is not good. We are to flee from sexual immorality which is lust, fornication, adultery, orgies and homosexuality. All of the things I listed are starting to become more and more accepted by society. Even having sex out side a marriage covenant relationship is starting to become more acceptable. It is called swinging when the spouse basically says it is okay for their love one to sleep around with other people. Really people, Really?

Not only are all these wrong physically but what about spiritually and emotionally. Do not get me wrong we are sexual beings but it is supposed to be to give God glory not lure people into sin. We have to be careful what we expose ourselves to because what is done physically is acting out thoughts that have been there for a while. The Bible says in Matt. 5:28. "But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." This is also why looking at porn and other sexual content is wrong. God does not just look at what a person does but also at the heart and mind.

I know I am going to get a lot of people to disagree with me but this world is becoming desensitized. We must guard our minds and heart to think on things that please the Lord and not this world. The things that please the Lord are love. We are to love everyone as our self and not like sin.

If you want to live to please God then accept Him into your heart by praying this pray: Father, please forgive me for my sins and wash me clean. Remove anything in me that is not like You and make me a new creation. I believe that Jesus died and rose again on the third day and I want to acknowledge Him as my Lord and Savior. Please come into my heart and feel me with your Holy Spirit to give me wisdom to live to please you and not accept the lust in the world around me. Please remove all lust from my mind and heart. In Jesus name. Amen.

Exercising and Eating Right Works

Hello everyone. It is Friday and it is the weekend. It is also close to the end of the second month of the year. Is everyone sticking to their weight loss goals? If you are getting frustrated about a slow weight loss then try some of these steps that have helped me.

1. Get up earlier to work out. 

It give you a lot more energy through out the day. If getteing up earlies is not possible then try setting a set schedule to work out helps. My kids know my schedule and they leave me alone when I am doing my 30 to 45 min workout. I also stick strickly to the days. I work out five days a week. The days I do not work out are Sundays and Wednesdays. Saturdays is my "last chance work out" when I go at it hard.

2. Cut back on sugar. 

I went cold turkey on sugar for two weeks and substituted it for fruit. A green apple a day helps me cut the sweet tooth cravings. Find a fruit for you that will help do that. Now I do not have a desire for that many sweets. After two weeks my body was used to not having it.

3. Cut back on carbs. 

Only eat one serving of bread a day. Some people might have to go cold turkey in this area as well. Bread and pasta turn into sugar. So also watch the intake on pasta. Eat more protein foods like chicken without the skin. Protein helps to get you fool faster and is great for toning muscles.

4. Watch what you drink. 

Drink plenty of water and only drink one glass of another liquid a day. Drinks have calories and sugars as well. So if you are eating right and exercising but still drinking soda with every meal, STOP. This will make a huge difference in your weight. Try drinking green tea and if you do not like the taste add one drop of honey.

These are a few tips that have helped me. I have lost five pounds and I am half way toward my goal of ten pounds. Remember our body is a temple of the Lord. We belong to Him. Look at it like giving your child or someone you love an expensive gift but a week later they break it and it is torn up. It hurts doesn't it? That is how God feels about us when we do not take care of ourselves. Remember God loves you therefore you should love yourself.