Today I was reading again in the book, "Voices of Recovery". It talked about how we can't afford to talk or fantasize about specific foods that we might like - or crave. That just hurts our chances of overcoming the tendency to overeat. It reminded me of a verse from Proverbs that says "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." (Prov 23:7)
Reading more in that chapter I came across this in verse 17: "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord all the day long." It is so easy to envy those who seemingly can eat anything they want with no adverse effects. But we all have our challenges in this life. This is mine, and I'll bet I'd rather not deal with theirs! I can trust God that even the challenges I have in my life are mine for a reason and dealing with them will bring my best good.
Continuing on with my reading I come to this startling verse (21 -- reading from the New Century Version this time), "Those who drink and eat too much become poor. They sleep too much and end up wearing rags." Now, there's plain speaking! I know if I overeat, I do indeed become sleepy and lethargic. Here's one more reason to overcome my tendency to eat more than is good for me.
Father, "may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." (Ps 19:14) I know you can give me the strength to overcome. May my words and thoughts be filled with you, rather than with food! Thank you, Father. I am so grateful for your many miracles in my life and the many blessings you give. Thank you for giving me my daily bread and for helping me to understand that spiritual bread is so much more important than physical bread. Amen.
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