5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn't Quit Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Refinement Redefined

We often discount what God is doing because we are determined to go our own way.

I've committed to this process of losing weight, and have been playing around with it now for some time [10 lbs up] from the 92 that I'd lost.. well, this line in the book stuck out to me... "We accepted the assignment of refinement. And while quitting this dream was an option, we knew there was more at stake.
Rather than focusing on my failure I need to look at what sounds better [I've still got 80 lbs off]; plus, look at whats at stake, weight gain and diabetes flare ups [infections, etc.].  But, mainly focus on the success of 80 lbs off...

Refinement has so many meanings and definitions. According to the wise Google it means the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance. SIN!

How we walk through an assignment of refinement may determine our next assignment.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. (Rom. 8: 18)
If we quit, we might miss the opportunity to see God work in and through a difficult situation.

Am I desperate enough to become a woman who follows God through an assignment of refinement? With tears in my eyes, I wrestle with these words because some days I’m not really sure.   Maybe this is me towards turning the TV off [the world off] and getting right with God.. putting HIM before everything.. internet, phone calls, people.. books. I know I ought to live, move and have my being in HIM.. The word being.. it's like loving God before all else.. loving HIM with the fullest of heart, mind, & soul.. body, mind and soul. Holding NOTHING back.. I want this assignment, that is, until the TV comes on, the book becomes to hard to put down or some other distraction or hindrance causes a detour ..and none of these are good excuses!  :( God help me focus more and more on YOU and less on these things that are not important!



Thoughts become words. Words become actions. Actions become reality.
When Rick can see absolutely no good in a situation and start speaking “death” over it, I should quote this to both of us.

It was refinement mixed with stress, anxiety, and fear. A quitting formula for sure. It required a transition in my thinking, my prayers, and my belief. I had to make this shift while not knowing the end of the story. This is me for sure with all the stress, anxiety ..I need to set my eyes on the Lord, bring my thoughts, beliefs captive to the Lord!