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Today while I was shopping I saw my image in the glass and it was pretty depressing. I've been eating @ 300 cals less than usual and exercising a lot more usual, and I lost 0.5 pounds over the last two weeks.
I need to keep things in perspective. Since I'm doing all this (in theory) to please God, then I need to just do it and leave the results in His hands. My impatience shows me I'm doing this a lot more out of vanity than out of a desire to please Him, so I need to work on that.
I think - when I look in the mirror and get depressed - to say to myself 'Did I overeat today? Did I waste hours in front of the computer or did I do the duties of my vocation (which includes exercise for my health)? Did I remember to offer everything to Him? Is He the center of my life or am I obsessing too much over my food/exercise?' If I say 'no', then I need to ask for forgiveness and the grace to do better next time. And if I can say 'yes', then I need to be glad I was able to serve Him well. "We thank You for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve you." And recognize that if I did well, it was His gift to me. "All life, all holiness comes from You." And either way "Be pleased to accept this sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts." (RM)
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