Day 12 began with high hopes of getting back to exercising and eating right. It ended with a margarita and a crappy night sleep. In between, I did manage to complete my work project and take Ryan to soccer. My throat was feeling better, but I had to forfeit my dinner with some ladies at church so that I didn't get anyone sick. I also didn't clean the house, do laundry, or spend much time with the kids.
Day 12 also marks the return to Proverbs. It states "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you. I will make known to you my teachings." Proverbs 1:22-23
These verses were a nice reminder that my same old mindset has not produced positive results. When work gets in the way, or the road gets bumpy, resorting to no exercise and placing no limits on eating does not get me where I need to be. In fact, it is guaranteed to lead to tremendous backslidding. I must break my simple ways and start walking out the walk I'm called to do. It is the only way to have success.
" . . . but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." Proverbs 1:33
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