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Don't Wait Another Minute

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“And He who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’
Also He said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'”
Revelations 21:5


For the majority of America, the holiday season is that time of year when we say, "When the new year starts...." followed up by any number of goals we were hoping to achieve this year:
Saving money
Losing weight
Letting go of past hurts and regrets

My question for you today is, "Why wait?  Why not start now?"
As the holiday season get into full swing, there is no better time to start preparing for the new year.  All the goals, and plans we had for this past year can still begin coming into reality right now.
My last journey to losing 50 pounds began on November 30th 2005.  You read that right.  I began losing weight for the last time right after Thanksgiving and right smack in the middle of a season filled with baking and cooking.  What I realized then, and have carried with me all these years was that the holidays were never meant to be about the food.
 I made the food a priority.  
They were never meant to be about shopping and spending money that I didn't have.  
I am the one that created that monster.  
The holidays were meant to be about family, love, and celebrating the birth of Jesus.
How sneaky of Satan to make us think it's about food and gifts.  Taking our focus off our Savior.  
That is his number one trick, you know.  
DISTRACTION
And now he is likely trying to distract you from starting down a path toward freedom from guilt and shame, by telling you,
"Just wait.  It's only a few more weeks.  You can't possibly save money now.  
And there is no way to start losing weight now, either.  Just hold off until the new year."
Friend, I am living proof that Satan is a liar. And there is only one thing you need to do to experience success between now and the new year.  
Make up your mind.
 Isaiah 43:19 is one of my favorite verses to remind me that God wants to do something new in my life right now:
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
The journey to meeting your goals has nothing to do with January 1st.  
(And unfortunately if you can't stick to a plan now, you will not likely stick to it beginning in the new year either. )
I'm sorry to be the bearer of that bad news.  But I lived that life for thirty plus years.  Starting again every Monday.  Waiting for January 1st.
 Don't do it.  
Make up your mind right now.  Do you want a lifestyle or just another diet?  Do you want to live in debt that feels like it's suffocating you, or do you want to cultivate a plan to manage money that allows you the freedom to spend and save?
Today is the beginning of something beautiful.  It is a season of enjoying the sights, smells, and tastes of all that God wants for you.  It is a season of giving and sharing the light of the world.  Don't spend it in a cycle of guilt and shame.  Make up your mind to start embracing all that God wants to give you and all that He wants to accomplish.  Don't wait until Monday.  Don't wait until the new year.  
Don't wait another minute.  

Let's Pray.
Dear God,
I am so grateful for this message today.  God, I have lived a life of starting over on Monday.  Waiting until January 1st.  I won't do that anymore.  I will start today.  God, give me wisdom, and direction.  I need you to take over on my journey.  God, I can't.  But I know YOU CAN!
I will give You all the glory, honor and praise!
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen


E4M DAILY STRATEGY
Don't Wait Another Minute
Start fresh today, by implementing the following health and wellness strategies into your daily routine!

1.  Begin a juicing routine.  It can be tough to pass on the cookies and fudge during the holidays.  Juicing allows the body to replenish vital nutrients and cleanse toxins to keep you on track.  The simplest and quickest cleanse?  Simple Celery Juice: Juice one stalk of celery once a week for a great toxin cleanse.  Add a tsp. of turmeric for added anti-inflammatory benefits
2.  Don't skimp on veggies.  Keep the veggies coming throughout the holiday season.  Always have a fresh veggie tray in the fridge ready for a quick snack.  (Don't feel like prepping the veggies yourself?  Most grocers and warehouse stores carry veggie trays that are pre-made.  See?  Easy peasy!)
3.  Stay accountable.  Reality checks are important.  Weighing yourself weekly throughout the holidays provides the wake-up call you might need before things get too out of control.
4.  God, I can't!  BUT YOU CAN!  It's our motto at Equipped4More.  The realization that you need God on this journey is empowering.  It takes the pressure off feeling like you always have to have self-control.  Let's face it!  We don't!  But with God, all things are possible.  Even losing weight during the holidays!
Be blessed to know that you don't have to wait until January 1st to start working toward your goals.  
Don't wait another minute!

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 "God, I can't. But YOU can!"
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