2.18.13 - Day #6
Physical activity: 2 mile run on the hamster wheel. Ran at a good pace. Tried to make sure I was running slightly under a 10 min mile pace. The pace felt very comfortable. On the weight training side of things, a chest workout was in full effect. Of course my favorite 100 dips was front center.:-) Lots of cable cross over work from different angles. Also added in some close grip dumbbell presses at a ~30 degree incline.
My mood: Pretty much back to normal. Had a few tummy rumbles but overall I felt good.:-) I also went late into the evening before eating. I believe it was around 8:30pm when I finally consumed some food. It was definitely an awesome meal as I went to Chipotle and ordered a veggie bowl with brown rice. Needless to say it hit the spot and tasted like a Maine Lobster.:-) Ok, I'm lying!LOL
My devotions:
Joel Osteen:
Revelations/Lessons/Thoughts: Today was one of those days that I knew was coming. Part of my growth in the Lord has been dealing with my anger in a positive and productive way. Before growing in this area, I would allow myself to take way to much and then burst when I hit my limit. And when I burst you got one of two reactions...I would either shutdown or say something very hurtful and then cut you out off my life. Definitely a very unhealthy way of handling an emotional reaction that is very temporary. Essentially, I needed to learn to master the art of gentle correction while granting forgiveness. Weeeellllll today was the day...to echo Kevin Hart...I gonna learn today!LOL
I won't give too many details but let's just say a meeting ended with me being cursed and called a very derogatory and childish name. The old Renard would have went back at his attacker with equal if not more fervor. But Praise God, I not only held my tongue but also remained calm and even tried to gently correct the situation. The gentle correction did not work but I am hoping God will honor my efforts.:-) At the end of it all and once I got to my car, I gave God some mighty praise. Because I survived what was clearly a test in my walk. More importantly it showed and proved that God had changed me and that he is working in me. Notice I said working...I know that he is not done with me yet. How exciting is that news?:-)
Godspeed,
Nard
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