What changed? Hormones, stress, surgeries and taking care of
my home. I am a working full-time Wife and mom and life sometimes is crazy. One huge factor is I have been relying on myself, honestly.
Can you relate? Have you been relying on yourself for something you know ONLY
God can help with?
Today, in doing my studies I came across an article that
said “God wants you to take care of your body” and it stood out to me. Mind you
I have tried year after year to “change my lifestyle” and nothing. But looking
at that sentence, I felt conviction.
The truth is God does want me to care for my body and he
wants you to do the same as well. While we are here on earth we are to know God
more, walk closer to him daily and look like him. We are his hands and feet
on this earth. I cannot be his vessel if I am going to food for comfort
instead of my Lord.
Because of the grace of Jesus Christ and the love of the
Holy Spirit, we can start over. Today, right now we can decide to stop doing
life alone and reject sheer determination and turn to the author and finisher
of our life. If you struggle with eating or anything else (pride, lust, lying,
cheating, anger, addiction, bitterness etc) remember Jesus loves you and when
you partner with him ANYTHING is possible.
I will not go on this “I will change my life, today” or do
some fad diet, exercise or take some pills. I will confess my sin and struggles
and wait on my Father. I will follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit and obey.
I trust him and I know if I seek him he will guide me to a healthier me. I want
what God wants and I will surrender and ponder the below.
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God’s blessing of good health begins with my
souls – 3 John 1:2
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The Lord guides me into healthy living – Isaiah 58:11
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Our bodies our sacred temples for God’s spirit –
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
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Honor your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit –
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
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Using food for comfort is not helpful – 1 Corinthians
8:8
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Bring your anxieties to God (not to food) – Phil
4:6-7
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Natural foods straight from the earth are
healthiest – Psalm 24:1
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To nourish your body and appearance eat vegetables
& drink lots of water – Daniel 1:8
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Walking can open your eyes to God’s presence –
Mark 16:12
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Discipline is the road to the good life – Proverbs
10:17
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Moderation is the key – Proverbs 23:20-21
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You need deep understanding from God – Psalm 139:23-24
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Confess your struggles to heal and grow –
Ephesians 4:15-16
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Healthy living begins with healthy thinking –
Phil 4:8
Link to these thoughts and scriptures: http://www.soulshepherding.org/2004/07/bible-verses-on-food-and-fitness/
I encourage your spirit as you read this to surrender what is hindering you to Jesus. If you do not know him I pray that you open your heart and mind
to his word and truth. I pray that you turn from sin and get to know your
Savior. Jesus love you, friend and I promise you that you are not alone…..You
have purpose!!!
Prayer Starter:
Lord Jesus, thank you that my heart is pure. Thank you for your love
and mercy and for your living truth. I thank you that because of your finished
work on the cross that I am a new creation. I struggled in many things (confess
your struggles) and I have been doing life alone in this area and I am
exhausted. I know I was not build for such stress. Take this burden, Lord and
free me of the weight of it. I am so sorry for not involving you in EVERY
aspect of my life. I want a new me (mind, body and spirit) and Lord you are the
only one thing I need. Stay with me, walk with me and convict my spirit when I
stray. Search me, Father and purge me of all things that are not of you. You
love me and are for me so I will mediate on that truth today and stay confident
in your promises, In Jesus mighty name. Amen
