July 18, 2013 - My Prayer

Many of us are coming to the realization that we have options and choices, but it takes discipline to remain constant over the long haul. Amen? Every other day a new product, a new fad, a new option emerges. As I sat in the doctor's office last week with my mom, I went through 2 different magazines only to "discover" new diet fads with the promise of complete and final victory on every other page. But can I be honest, losing weight (WITH NO EFFORT) and sex scandals sell magazines. We live in an age of information and if something can "make us skinny" and allow us to eat everything we want (which is often what they claim) then we will sacrifice our toes getting painted to purchase that pill or try THAT plan. Desperation gives way to false hope and within a month we are back in the yo-yo of dieting. Horrible cycle. I felt this morning to include a prayer that we could pray together and ask the LORD for His help. If you'd like, you can pray this with me: Good morning, Father. We thank you for this day for it holds great opportunities and possibilities within it. We know that you created this day and it's Your day. We chose to celebrate You in this day. LORD, we want to ask this day that you open our eyes to see clearly your plan for each of us throughout this day. We want to journey close to you, hear the small whisper of your voice and be quickly obedient in all areas. Father, we reject those things that offer a quick fix and embrace the truth that our fleshly desires must be managed well under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We need your help to make correct choices, which may not always be the easy ones. We know that your best plan for our body includes good health and we ask that you allow us to see the goodness in that. Help us to desire the good things you provided and help us to be disciplined as we need to be. We realize that our health is an area of weakness sometimes and we ask for your support and help. We thank you that we know when we ask, according to your will, you help. We don't want to struggle one more day with poor health. Our greatest desire this day is to show you how much we love you. Help us see those who are struggling and offer hope. Help us to have great attitudes and be kind to others and to ourselves. We love you! Have a great one! PK