"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will."
There's nothing more beautiful than saying these three phrases that start with "I'm" that I'm sounding like a broken record saying recently! "I'm sorry", "I'm struggling", and "I need help."
I'm struggling right now overcoming certain past memories - and desires of the flesh. To save you the details: sensuality, vanity, and eating habits are a struggle. I crave fries and pizza like no other. I'm celiac, and oftentimes fries (depending on where they're from), also are covered with wheat or bread crumbs - something of the fashion - before they're fried. Both foods are a risk.
Lately, I've been realizing that when I do something that weakens my body and makes it sick, or threatens my digestive system, I get weak, exhausted, foggy brained. Same goes with lack of sleep. If my body is not being sufficiently nourished or rested - and pushed beyond its limits - I am overwhelmingly tempted and oftentimes succumb to the weakness of my flesh.
We need to remember that our bodies are our temples. We need to make time to care for ourselves, just like we make time to reflect with God and he makes time for us.
In this state of bodily weakness - not only am I more than likely prone to fall into sin, but prone to feel like I don't have the energy to be Godly or to keep up in my walk with God. Let us not give in to gluttony. Just because we are out of our sinful late weeknight habits, and we don't eat and drink what we used to, and we don't make movements we used to do, does not make us weak spirited and lonely. Do not be fooled.
God wants us to develop healthy habits - surrounded by people who will exemplify these same healthy habits.
It is OK to take some time away from everything and everyone - even if it is turning off your phone for an hour or two. It's OK to take a nap and rest. God will grant us the time to do what we need to do - we have the rest of our lives ahead of us.
Take comfort, friends. Happy Sunday.
There's nothing more beautiful than saying these three phrases that start with "I'm" that I'm sounding like a broken record saying recently! "I'm sorry", "I'm struggling", and "I need help."
I'm struggling right now overcoming certain past memories - and desires of the flesh. To save you the details: sensuality, vanity, and eating habits are a struggle. I crave fries and pizza like no other. I'm celiac, and oftentimes fries (depending on where they're from), also are covered with wheat or bread crumbs - something of the fashion - before they're fried. Both foods are a risk.
Lately, I've been realizing that when I do something that weakens my body and makes it sick, or threatens my digestive system, I get weak, exhausted, foggy brained. Same goes with lack of sleep. If my body is not being sufficiently nourished or rested - and pushed beyond its limits - I am overwhelmingly tempted and oftentimes succumb to the weakness of my flesh.
We need to remember that our bodies are our temples. We need to make time to care for ourselves, just like we make time to reflect with God and he makes time for us.
In this state of bodily weakness - not only am I more than likely prone to fall into sin, but prone to feel like I don't have the energy to be Godly or to keep up in my walk with God. Let us not give in to gluttony. Just because we are out of our sinful late weeknight habits, and we don't eat and drink what we used to, and we don't make movements we used to do, does not make us weak spirited and lonely. Do not be fooled.
God wants us to develop healthy habits - surrounded by people who will exemplify these same healthy habits.
It is OK to take some time away from everything and everyone - even if it is turning off your phone for an hour or two. It's OK to take a nap and rest. God will grant us the time to do what we need to do - we have the rest of our lives ahead of us.
Take comfort, friends. Happy Sunday.
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