“Don’t be discouraged today. Yes, you’re aware of your weaknesses and failures, but for each of them there’s forgiving, transforming grace.”
I have noticed a couple of things since sugar has come back into my life. It has robbed me of my glow. I looked at an image from this weekend of a little nature walk we went on and all I could see was a very flat version of myself. My glow was gone, even my lips lacked color and my eyes were indeed very dull. It's really hard planning and eating colorful foods that feed my temple in an honoring way. Last year I lost 26 pounds. That's a big deal. I was feeling so good, so much energy. It had all positive affects. It was hard though, it took a lot of work and dedication and of course preparation. I got lazy. I lost my drive. Sugar was and is a big part of that downfall. It's like my weakness, my kryptonite if you will. I have not drowned yet. I'm still staying somewhat afloat but I have gained 7 of those 26 pounds back. If I relax too much and stop swimming I will for sure sink to the bottom and feel as if the swim to the top will be too long and hard and I may decide it's not worth it. I don't want to make that choice so I meet you here today. It's like a pep talk to myself but also anyone else who may need it.
I opened my devotion book today and when I read the first few words, I was like "God, you are so cool!" Here you are meeting me here in my defeat! I always say I can't do it alone. He is my biggest strength in everything I do. He is my strength and my friends and family are the encouragement He gives me.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. ”
This morning I was thinking about a few different plans of attack. I thought I could begin by jotting down the good things I do for my body, mind and soul in a day. Because I normally focus on what I fail in. Actually I will obsess about how I didn't succeed, then I sort of beat myself up about it. I'm not very gracious with myself. Rather than focus on the things I may have failed in. I will write down the good things and give the glory to God for helping me to accomplish the good things. It can be as simple as brushing my teeth:)
What did you do today that was good? Don't think about the soda you drank. Think about the water you drank. Don't think about how you failed to floss today, instead get excited that you brushed your teeth. Below is my attempt of the 10 good things I did that were fulfilling today and healthy, mind, body or spirit.
