During my devotions this morning, I read a story by Debbie Smith, wife of Christian musician Michael Smith, where she shared her struggle with anorexia nervosa. She shared Psal
m 147:10 where David writes "His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man...(italics added by Debbie for emphasis).
m 147:10 where David writes "His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man...(italics added by Debbie for emphasis). What is important to GOD is the condition of our heart...is it right with HIM? Our society is obsessed with the size of our clothing...yes, there is a certain amount of energy that needs to be used to care for ourselves, including a healthy lifestyle with a good balance of fuel (food) and activity. If we could all learn to depend on GOD for our sustanence as the Sparrow does, then we wouldn't have the weight issues that we do. If we would all concentrate on pleasing GOD instead of mortal man (be it ourselves or others, or both), then stress would be lower and weight more managable.
As I stepped off the scales yesterday, I was a bit frustrated because I worked really hard last week to stay on-task and follow the 12 carb, 7 protein and 6 fat exchanges each week. According to my scale, I only lost about 1/2 a pound...UGH!!!!! So frustrating, I know!!! As I stepped off, though, I remembered a move that Kevin and I caught on TBN Sunday afternoon about how the enemy will take any opening he can...and he only needs a fraction of an inch, just like all of those annoying and dangerous creatures...to slither in and take hold of our vanity to inflate it like a balloon inside us until there's not much room for God in our lives....
I have a hefty supply of straight pins if anyone needs to use one to burst that balloon so HE can start pouring back in! That's exactly what I did as I stepped off that scale...I said, outloud, "Satan, you're not going to get ahold of this and cause me to defeat my efforts!" and I walked out of the bathroom and into the kitchen where I fixed a nice, tall glass of ice water and returned to my office to work.
"The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love." ~Psalm 147:11
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