Hi !
First off, let me say how good it is to be back writing on my blog.
I don't know if I'm missed or not, but I sure know this much, it
really is such a blessing getting to share things with others, to give hope,
to inspire, to encourage, and even now again, I get to share things I might need
help on.
Well, this last Monday night was to say the least FABULOUS! It came right in the
middle of caos in my family, and work, and it just blessed me and lifted my spirit.
I signed up for this class at our church that is on healthy eating and my dear friend Amy
is hosting this program at her home. It's all about taking whole foods, and learning a new
way of cooking so we can glorify God by taking care of our bodies.
It's a group of ladies having some laughs, crying , singing, and learning more about ourselves,
our God, eachother, and leaving there full of love, and food, and a touch more wiser than when
we came.
I must say the new foods were pretty tasty! Hummus... I had Hummus, and with the whole
grain chips it was pretty good! There were so many new grains there that I can't recall them
off hand, but I liked them! I can't wait to try more new recipes. I also am looking forward to
making some of my comfort foods with these new items, and seeing how they will taste in place of
the processed foods I normally use.
God gave me some food for thought this morning through Joyce Meyers. ( I LOVE her!)
It is 1Corinthians 6:12. - You say, "I am allowed to do anything"-but not everything is good for you. And
even though "I'm allowed to do anything," I must not become a SLAVE to anything.
Paul went on to talk about food, and sex, the two things people have the most trouble controlling.
Joyce went on to say that there are many things we can do that aren't good for us, and still we will go to heaven.
For instance I won't miss heaven for being overweight, and others won't miss heaven because they smoke , or say curse words now and again, but it sure does hinder our witness, and what ministry God has called us to do.
If I am over eating, and my body becomes more sluggish, and I'm too tired to
get done all the things in my day because of it, then I have missed what God has called me to do for that day because I was too tired, or didn't have enough time to get to it.
Our desires, our flesh man, craves things to fulfill itself, and whatever we give it, it will crave more of.
But we are to control our flesh, not let it control us. So we MUST set boundries for ourselves.
A young lady who has a lot of hurt in her life. Her soul craves comfort, love, & security.
Her flesh identifies this as a need to be filled with something that will comfort her, love her, and protect her.
She craves this sooo much, that at the first man that comes along who see's she is lonely and hurting (and intends to use her, or control her) shows her sympathy she
starts to listen , he holds her and makes her feel safe, and she starts to feel loved. She has what is called
a false hope. To her, it's hope none the less, and it feels so good to have that hope again, that she becomes blinded to what is real, and she doesn't see that she is in danger. Sure she knows God, she prays when she needs something, and she goes to church when it's convient, or a special holiday, and hey.. she used to be really involved in church.. that counts for something right.. besides, God wouldn't let this happen if He didn't approve right?
A person who does not control their appetite is the same way. This extra serving won't be so bad.
This cake was so good, I must have another piece. It's that time of the month, and I NEED chocolate..
I'm too tired to exercise 4-5 times a week. I got up today , I did a few chores, that's good enough right?
I skipped a meal, so that should cover it.. right? I prayed over it, God will make it good for my body.
They continue to give into how their flesh feels, what the flesh wants, and ignoring the still small voice
that is warning them of impending danger.
God is not going to come down here and live your life for you, and MAKE you live healthier, or happier.
He does however give us all the tools that will make our life here better, and happier.
We have to do what WE can do for ourselves, by placing boundries in our lives, and doing all we can on our part, and God will come in and do what we can not.
But it is up to us to take control , it's not enough to know the Word, you have to practice it.
Our flesh will only demand what it's given. If you heal pain by food, sex, alcohol, drugs, etc.. that is what your flesh will crave.
Whatever we allow our flesh to have, it will want more.
We MUST take over our flesh , and train it in the ways of the Lord. It does not own us.
We are not slave to it, Jesus has set us free.
Our flesh will throw a fit when we try to get rid of the things that it desires, but it will pass, and
it will get used to new things.
I am not looking forward to the fits my body will throw when I start pushing it to exercise more, but
it will get used to it... just like it got used to 2% milk, and diet coke.
I feel in control today, and I pray that I will remain in control tomorrow.
Each day, I want to wake up and decide to be in control of my flesh.
Father , I pray that you will help us to control our fleshly desires. I understand that I must make
the first step, and whatever I do not have the power to do I pray for your strength to help me
push through.
Fill those empty places in our lives with you. Let our flesh cry out for more of YOU, and of the
things you have created for us, not with empty unfullfilling harmful things.
I give you my life, my flesh, my mind, and spirit. Let me forever be hungry for more of you.
In Jesus Name-Amen
