One of the hardest parts of accomplishing goals or overcoming anything is finding the motivation to get started. But, what’s even harder is being CONSISTENT and DETERMINED to stay on course until you’ve completed your goal. With my weight loss journey, I can muster enough motivation to get started, but, the real test is staying with it until I finish what my hands have started. God is teaching me a lot about staying determined and working through hardships that’s helping me conquer obesity one day at a time. These tools may help you too in overcoming your struggles and achieving your dreams.
Reading Joshua 1:5-9, it says,
“Joshua, no one will be able to defeat you as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will always be with you; I will never abandon you. 6 Be determined and confident, for you will be the leader of these people as they occupy this land which I promised their ancestors. 7 Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law that my servant Moses gave you. Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go. 8 Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go.”
Some key words,
“no one will be able to defeat you as long as you live.”
“Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law”
“Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go”
“I will always be with you; I will never abandon you.”
When I go to eat, I just can’t freely eat, I constantly hear the voice of The Lord reminding me of what I’ll be forfeiting or gaining if I don’t make the right choice. It’s that reminder that keeps me grounded and helps me gain victory in areas where I’d constantly fail in years past. When I’m challenged at times to obey The Spirit of God or my flesh, The Lord reminds me of the following:
- When you obey FULLY, I promised I’d be with you always and cause you to prosper & get the victory
- Once you defeat that giant in your life, NO ONE, no demon or person will ever be able to defeat you
- When you slay your giants, you gain spiritual muscle to fight and take down bigger giants
- When you obey the Spirit, you will route out the strongman in your life
- When you stay the course, you’ll begin to see the fruits of your labor
- When you complete something, your soul is satisfied
- When you complete what I asks of you, doors of blessings open
- When you’re obedient in an area of weakness, You’ll then become confident and walk in Power Plus Authority
These are some things that roll through my head before I put anything in my mouth. Another key that helps me stay the course in overcoming obesity is remembering WHY I got started in the first place.
For instance, my husband brought home a pie the other day, which of course, after seeing it on the table for a few hours, I wanted some. I could hear the devil, “have a piece, it won’t hurt, just start again tomorrow…” But this time, the Holy Spirit spoke back, “it’s not a matter of starting again tomorrow, why did you give up pies, cookies and cakes in the first place…to separate yourself from your past and old past destructive habits and behaviors, that’s why you can’t have pie!” So that day, I had no pie, TGBTG! For some, that may seem small, but for me, it’s the beginning of the transformation over my mind, being conscious of destructive habits and wrong pattern of thinking and for the first time, I’m gaining the victory in new territories in my life.
For me, EVERYDAY of my journey in conquering obesity it’s imperative I remember what’s at stake and remembering WHY I’m on this journey. It’s remembering WHY I’m on my journey that keeps be determined and courageous to keep going. It’s remembering what I have to gain or lose that keeps me grounded and like the Israelite’s, I have a promise-land to possess which keeps me focused and trudging through, day after day.
Christ is calling us to be determined to not only start what He’s called us to do, but be courageous and determined to finish the course and when we lose sight of the course, to remember why we got started. The Book of Joshua truly opened my eyes to where I was and now, being transformed everyday. I encourage you to walk through the book of Joshua if you too are at the threshold of obtaining your promise-land but need help navigating how to get there.
Our breakthrough is on the Horizon. Today, Just Be Determined & Courageous, As we ADVANCE, The Lord will DRIVE out our enemy and promised, He’ll be with us wherever we go.
Continue to join me as I share with you as Christ shares with me about overcoming. As always, Be Encouraged, Stay Connected, Fight & Let’s Become Free Together.
Don’t Settle Now God Has More For You – Terri Savelle Foy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjU1QNBtdMs
In Christ Always,
Ke’Shawn Adamson
B.O.O.M!
