We had our 2nd week of bible study, Made to Crave Satisfying your deepest desire with God not food, by Lysa TerKeurst. The word for the week is determination. Merriam-Webster defines it as a "firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end." It has always struck me as odd that I can be so determined at work but when it comes to getting healthy, I let myself become desperate and quickly lose my determination. This week as I was studying God's word confirmed for me that he does care about what and how much I eat, because being unhealthy and caring more about food is against God. It separates me from him, and whatever separates me is sin. Food is not illegal, so it can easily be that indulgence that we do not think a thing about. But I have learned that anything can be our obsession, compulsion or addiction. We can use anything to numb our feelings, keep us going down the wrong path and hurt our bodies, purpose, spirits, and souls. For me it is food. But for you it could be cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, gambling, sports, TV, gaming, love of money, sex, pets, internet, pornography, stuff, shopping, crafting, collecting. The point is there are some in my list that one might say well that is not so bad, but the danger in that thinking is that anything in excess can cause your life to become unmanageable, cause your relationships to suffer, cause you to be separated from God. For instance read the story about the rich man in Matthew 19:16-26. He was unwilling to give up what he valued most to follow God. Money was his addiction. It was more important to him than God. He walked away from Jesus sad. I understand that sadness. When I choose food over God, I am sad. Satan is oh so happy because he knows that my weight keeps me from doing what God wants me to do. It kept me away from church for years. This eating healthy and exercising is a long and difficult road. I have slipped but unlike the past, I move on. I do not throw my hands up anymore and say I give up. I praise the Lord and say I will do better next time.
Blessings, Jacque
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