Why Now?

Every day when I wake up begins a new day with me and God, and another day with my food issues. This love/hate relationship with food seems to have no end. It also seems to have no balance.

Cop-Out - I often thought perhaps this battle is my “thorn”, as Paul would say. I would view it as the way God keeps me on my knees. While that may be true, it seems like an excuse. There is plenty going on in this world which requires an active prayer life. God told us through His words in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 when he said to “pray continually.”

Reality Check – My struggle with food is my sin. It is disobedience and my unwillingness to surrender all to Him. As I grow in my faith, I recognize my relationship with food as an addiction and as sin. This is my personal weakness, my particular stronghold. But I know that God will get me through this in a healthy if humble manner.

Why Now – It is becoming more and more important to me that I be healthy. As years begin to pile up and the much sought after retirement life is waiting in the wings, I want to be able to enjoy it to the fullest. I also know God has a plan for this part of my life and He has yet to reveal it. I am getting glimpses, and it sure looks exciting.

What About You? – What motivates you? Reading this blog? What is God whispering in your ear these days?

Scripture encouragement for today: "Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.  (2 Thessalonians 3:1-4 NIV)

Grace ‘n Grins

Judy