Saturday, March 28, 2009

By Power!

As you know, temptation is a part of daily life. The Bible teaches us that being tempted is normal. The Bible also says that the battle begins in the mind, we know that our thoughts are what lead us down the wrong path. If all we think about is food, then we are very likely to fall when we are tempted by our favorites. We keep making excuses for our lack of diligence.

I am too tired to eat healthy, I don't have time, and I deserve a treat.... I could go on and on because I have used them all. When you tell yourself these things, you are rationalizing. The truth is you may be tired, busy or deserving of a reward, but what does that really have to do with eating well? Not all food that is "quick" is unhealthy, being tired doesn't mean you need junk, and "treats" don't always have to be edible?

Start replacing the "old tapes" that you play over and over in your mind with new ones based on truth! I can grab a piece of fruit when I get home, or I can have a protein bar. Instead of a late night snack maybe I should just have some tea and go to bed and have a nice breakfast when I get up. I am going to "treat" myself to a bubble bath, with candles!

If you are feeling "blue", call a friend, take a mini-walk, and watch the sunset. Praise God for 5 things he is doing in your life or the lives of people you love. Write in your journal, read a book.

Fight the battle of negative self talk that leads to all the excuses.

Most importantly, stop resisting temptation in your own strength. This never works.

"Not by might or by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord God Almighty" Zechariah 4:9

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