Well I ended up having chili that night that
was low fat, black bean, and rich in tomatoes.
I so tried to stay on track. (Notice I not God) I then did a newsletter that took way to long
and didn’t spend time in the word and with God like I normally do. In other
words I was not being obedient to my true Master. I just went to bed. Woke up the next day and had to weigh
myself.
Uggg! Gained two pounds. I stepped backwards in my journey and became
that number on the scale. I haven’t even
read chapter 8 yet because I feel guilty that I haven’t been following my plan
or God’s plan. I have weighed myself for the past two days. My
obedience has been to the scales. I hate scales. I hate being defined by a number. I think if I had an accountability partner I
would be better. But….. NOW how do I
change it my thinking. WELL, getting
back to my Lord with prayer, reading my Made to Crave book, and reading my go
to scriptures. I don’t have this God
does. My encouragement to others is put
it back at our Lord’s feet. I always
pick up my burdens and want to fix them on my own but this one he is going to
have to fix. That means that I need to
every morning say a prayer to my Lord. “God
you know I struggle with eating healthy and in a way that glorifies you. Let me
be obedient to you Lord and not food! Help me today to take your guidance and
love. Let my eating glorify you! In your son’s precious name Jesus Amen.
Hi Andi,
ReplyDeleteMay I suggest you don't beat yourself up over this mistake? I think it's perfectly normal to slip up occasionally - and this time you didn't do anything wrong! It was the person who didn't tell you that orzo was pasta! You were very sincere.
Remember, too, you're not battling with the scale, you're battling with Satan. That's the Lord's battle, so when you give it over to Him He will give you the strength to be obedient. (2 Chronicles 20:15)
Also, I recommend you put on your armor. This will remind you that God is in control. (Ephesians 6: 10-18)
I am a sinner who needs these same reminders. I forget [or refuse] to ask God for help more often than I'd like to admit.
Also, I don't get on the scale more than once a week...
I'm praying you will feel God's peace, and allow Him to shower you with His love.
Move forward, sweet friend! Don't let guilt eat you away! And I love this statement, "I don't have this, God does." Amen and amen. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLauren, P31 OBS blog hop team