Day 6, Week 1

So, I have some sort of cold.  This is not the best idea for me right now considering that I am working diligently to get in shape!  So, I have been in bed all day and really haven't eaten too much.  I am not resting at all...rest is the way your body recovers.  I know that we need at least 7 hours of sleep each day to ensure that our bodies are rested and recovering from the stresses of the day.

So I was reminded this New Year's of holidays past.  My family is very Hispanic Catholic and they have a lot of traditions.  These are also tied to superstitions as well...I remember as a child being so fearful to break any of these superstitions for fear that I would be tormented by the devil or punished in some harsh way by God or even die.  Hispanics are mean...they use guilt and fear to keep their kids in line...It took many years to therapy to reverse this in my life.  Actually, my fearless husband...the rational rock...has taught me God's truth and reality.  He really has saved me from all my fears through God's word and promises.

Psalm 27

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. 4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. 5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. 7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. 8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek. 9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. 10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. 12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. 13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

I truly love Psalm 27...it really helps to to focus on God's truth and love...I hope it helps you to focus on it today!  Love you...Del