It's Friday already. I feel this has been a good week.

I have some new knowledge I need to exercise and allow to take shape in my life. Learning is a lifetime process; God's way of keeping my brain stimulated and my spirit pliable--and my soul humble! Losing weight will simply be a by-product of all of this.

I know God is always at work, but what amazes me is the depth God goes to show His love.

I've started decluttering my life. I think that is the first step for me.

I got up a little earlier this morning to get started on it. Each day I am going to work on my project--the project is: Getting My Life in Order. I want to think orderly, so I need to surround myself with orderliness. I think that will spill over in all areas of my life.

Wouldn't that be something--if that were the key to healthy living. Thank you, Lord!

I'm trying to enjoy my plight and look at it as a project. (I love projects.)

First, I come up with a plan; (I have one in a loose sort of way). Then, I break that plan down in the form of steps, something I can tangibly work with--and deadlines! I don't have a direction on that yet but will pray about it today.

I know God is able. My freewill gets me into trouble; who will I yield to--the Spirit or the flesh?

I'm having computer problems this morning! It's time to go to work, and I'm still trying to get a blog written!

I've decided to forget the raw foods idea and go with what I know I need to do--eat less and eat smart. It's an easy formula to write down--but a hard one for me to follow. My doctor doesn't understand what's taking me so long; it adds to my frustration.

Each day is a new day given to me by the Lord. I want to do the best I can to bring glory to His name.

I am looking forward to starting a new week. I have some activities planned for each day after work and hope that helps me stayed focused on getting my body to a healthy state.

I am tempted to change gears and go to a different eating program. It would work quickly, but I don't think I could live with it forever. It is one where mostly raw fruits and vegetables are eaten.

I'm not going to jump onto anything new just yet. (I've learned!) God will give me the answer as I ponder this throughout the day. Faithful is He.

I'm excited about heading into the weekend; we have a couple of fun things planned.

I'm trying to broaden my interests and activities--I love being a "couch potato" too much. I'm not going to go too crazy, though, or I will give it up and go back to "vegging." My natural tendency is to start out with a gallop, then do a fast fizzle.

The Bible is a great teacher of moderation. What a loving God to give us His Word to teach us His ways.

What I've started to work on is a nightly "duty" list for each day of the week. (Getting my mind off of myself and onto someone/something else is a good thing.)

I hope to have this ready to be implemented on Monday--a Monday through Friday list, hoping I can stay busy enough on the weekends to stay out of trouble! I know God wants me to live driven by the Spirit and not by the flesh, and in some areas I need to constantly be on guard.

God says "to be ready at all times;" that is my lifelong assignment.