Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.  Prov. 16:3 Everyone tells you to think positive thoughts. I’ve tried to do that when I was down, but it didn’t work.  I knew I was lying!  You can fool other people, but it’s hard to fool yourself, and impossible to fool God.…

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress. Have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.  Ps. 4:1 Do you feel distressed, depressed, and like giving up?  There’s a better answer than a candy bar.  Take your problems and the frazzled emotions to the…

“Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall.  Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day.  Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down.”  ~Robert Louis Stevenson How long do you have to stay on your healthy eating and exercise plan?  Forever — and just today. Sometimes “forever”…

“And just exactly what happened to those good intentions?” I asked sternly.  “You were doing well on your plan and even encouraging others along the way. What happened to you?” “W-e-e-l-l,” my uncomfortable counselee whined.  “It’s been really hectic at home. I’ve had company.  I’ve had worries.  I’ve had other things to think about….” “If…

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