Glad to report that I lost the 1.5 pounds I was up. I am telling you my body loves the routine - eat at the same time and get that water in. Actually I had 14 cups yesterday. :)
I am reminded this morning that as the cooler temps are coming we start adding layers of clothes and usually layers of fat. That is not going to be the case for us this year! Usually, we wear layers of clothes for warmth - but in my case it was to HIDE the fact that the lust of my eyes caused me to stuff my face, be depressed, say ugly things about myself, HIDE again and start all over. When we think of Adam and Eve in the garden, some think the clothes HID their nakedness. NO, no. The clothes were the outward reminder of FREEDOM. God sacrificed an animal to cover their sins and in that - they were free. Our team verse (Gal. 5:1) addresses this again - "It is for freedom that Christ came to set me free." When we bring Christ into our daily food choices and ask the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom, courage, and strength - we don't HIDE food, sneak and eat, go through the drive through before going home (can you tell I've done all this???). We don't hide - we walk in freedom in God's declaration and together as a family. Our confessions and encouragements give me (us) wisdom and strength coupled with the Holy Spirit's voice and nudge. What a great combo! Keep layering the truth of God's word on your body and not those clothes - "I am more than a conqueror. I can do all things through Christ. It is for freedom that Christ came to set me free." PUT THESE "CLOTHES" on and let's not walk in fear and cower down. We are free to be all that God has purposed us to be. DO NOT SAY - "well, the winter is coming, I always put on weight." NO - we put on truth!
Here's a testimony from someone in the fam:
Hi, Kathy,
I don't know if Cheryl has shared this but good news is worth repeating. I spent a week getting mentally ready to start the diet and prepare my foods. I started my first load up day on Sept. 3 and my first 500 cal day on Sept. 5. I understand the value of staying on protocol. Why? Because after my first week on the 500 calories, I have lost 10.4 lbs and I am loving this. It's not easy, but I find the hunger messages are a great nudge to pray for others. I am growing and getting free! Praise God!
Thanks so much for your support.
Love you all early - praying for you this day.
Choose life and eat to live,
PK
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