Welcome P31 Encouragement for Today Devotion Readers. Thank you for taking time to visit. I've left this post up from yesterday so I can get your perspectives on this whole issue with food. So many of us struggle with it. I'm also offering a contest for those of you who leave a comment today.
I'll pick three commenters to win a sneak preview of the first five chapters of a book I'm writing called "When a Cheez-its and Chocolate Girl Gets Healthy."
So, leave a comment below by clicking on the word 'comments' and weigh in on how today's devo touched your heart, challenged you or made you think. Make sure to leave your e-mail address if you post as anonymous so I can contact you if you win.
Thanks!
I wrote a little tongue and cheek letter to Eve yesterday which got me thinking quite a bit about her. Since I have been living in a place of utter dependence on God to resist the many temptations that assault my taste buds, I am learning so much. And I'll be honest, the whole Eve situation fascinates me.
It lets me peek inside the inner workings of someone else's struggle to resist Satan and the tragic consequences when we don't. And mercy is her story ever perfect for me to study since her struggle was with --- hello--- food.
Eve had so many options in her lush garden of provision. But she became fascinated with the one food God told her not to eat.
Though my healthy eating plan is restrictive, I too have so many options. I can eat a wild variety of lean meats and veggies and a limited number of fruits. These options have always been available to me but over the years, I became more fascinated than I should with processed foods high in sugar. So, eventually, I felt challenged that I should give these up. Under the conviction of the Holy Spirit, they became the food I should not eat.
I won't lie. It has at times been hard. But it has also been one of the best spiritual journeys I have ever been on with God. Something inside me has unlocked as I experience the super natural power of God to resist temptations, moment by moment- day by day.
This whole thing has become so much more a spiritual battle than a physical one. Now, don't get me wrong I am rejoicing with the physical results I can measure. I've lost a total of 19 inches and almost 20 pounds. And I feel great.
But the spiritual results are what are really immeasurably thrilling. I don't feel held hostage by food any longer. I've side stepped that vicious cycle of guilt and found that the Lord's provision to truly satisfy is so much better than the world's provision.
Which brings me back to Eve...
If you have a moment read Genesis 3: 1-7. Then read 1John 2:15-17.
I'd love for us to ponder and discuss these verses in the comments today. I am fascinated by the rich, rich truths entangled within just crying out to be unearthed. So, let's do some digging and discussing. Oh I can't wait to see what you come up with.
I'm not looking for perfect answers--- I'm looking for some girlfriend to girlfriend perspectives. Come on- weigh in- and this type of weighing in doesn't require a scale. Glory.
I'll pick three commenters to win a sneak preview of the first five chapters of a book I'm writing called "When a Cheez-its and Chocolate Girl Gets Healthy."
So, leave a comment below by clicking on the word 'comments' and weigh in on how today's devo touched your heart, challenged you or made you think. Make sure to leave your e-mail address if you post as anonymous so I can contact you if you win.
Thanks!
I wrote a little tongue and cheek letter to Eve yesterday which got me thinking quite a bit about her. Since I have been living in a place of utter dependence on God to resist the many temptations that assault my taste buds, I am learning so much. And I'll be honest, the whole Eve situation fascinates me.
It lets me peek inside the inner workings of someone else's struggle to resist Satan and the tragic consequences when we don't. And mercy is her story ever perfect for me to study since her struggle was with --- hello--- food.
Eve had so many options in her lush garden of provision. But she became fascinated with the one food God told her not to eat.
Though my healthy eating plan is restrictive, I too have so many options. I can eat a wild variety of lean meats and veggies and a limited number of fruits. These options have always been available to me but over the years, I became more fascinated than I should with processed foods high in sugar. So, eventually, I felt challenged that I should give these up. Under the conviction of the Holy Spirit, they became the food I should not eat.
I won't lie. It has at times been hard. But it has also been one of the best spiritual journeys I have ever been on with God. Something inside me has unlocked as I experience the super natural power of God to resist temptations, moment by moment- day by day.
This whole thing has become so much more a spiritual battle than a physical one. Now, don't get me wrong I am rejoicing with the physical results I can measure. I've lost a total of 19 inches and almost 20 pounds. And I feel great.
But the spiritual results are what are really immeasurably thrilling. I don't feel held hostage by food any longer. I've side stepped that vicious cycle of guilt and found that the Lord's provision to truly satisfy is so much better than the world's provision.
Which brings me back to Eve...
If you have a moment read Genesis 3: 1-7. Then read 1John 2:15-17.
I'd love for us to ponder and discuss these verses in the comments today. I am fascinated by the rich, rich truths entangled within just crying out to be unearthed. So, let's do some digging and discussing. Oh I can't wait to see what you come up with.
I'm not looking for perfect answers--- I'm looking for some girlfriend to girlfriend perspectives. Come on- weigh in- and this type of weighing in doesn't require a scale. Glory.
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