Empowered to Victory

One of my faith goals to lose weight is also a spiritual journey to get closer to God.  On this journey, I’m reading  “Made to Crave” by Lysa Terkeurst.  I’m thoroughly enjoying it, finding myself relating quite often.  I just finished the chapter entitled “This Isn’t Fair”.  I must say this is my favorite chapter.  I could be finished now and be happy with the book.

How often do I feel life is unfair that I can’t eat what I want or how much?  Why can she eat anything and not gain an ounce? Why did God allow such tempting food if I can’t eat it? Why? Why? Why?  Before long I’m having a toddler temper tantrum in my head.

Lysa says that when you are having one of these pity parties, it is a clue that you are relying on your own strength and not God’s.

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9

When I’m feeling tempted and weak, all I need to do is draw upon His power.  Then “walk” away empowered!

Another take away from this chapter was something Lysa’s friend said.  I’m paraphrasing to fit me.  Feel free to paraphrase yourself or if you aren’t struggling with weight-loss, replace food with your temptation/struggle.

He wants me to come to Him for acceptance, security, and comfort.  If I go to food for that and never gain an ounce, well then, what would I need God for?

Wow, think about that.

Forgive me for saying this…but, I’m not a puker.  It takes a lot (really sick) for me to puke.  I say it is because if I could easily do it, I would be bulemic and God knows that.  I know it is a bad analogy to the above, but made me think of it.

Let me close with a positive script from Lysa that I am learning to replace negative ones with.

I am made for more. I am made for victory!

My parents are coming in town and my sil invited us all over for lunch.  I asked what I should bring. She said, “sweets”.  Of course!  So Kelsey made some goodies for everyone.  As for me, I will be walking away-or never approach-empowered to victory!

I used paper from the Faith Goals kit. The only other supplies used was a black journaling pen and two pearl blings.

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