Chapter 8 from Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food
pointed out a very real issue that I have struggled with…and you know what’s funny? This is something that I have been drilling into my own children’s minds and hearts, yet I haven’t fully learned this lesson yet myself either!!
pointed out a very real issue that I have struggled with…and you know what’s funny? This is something that I have been drilling into my own children’s minds and hearts, yet I haven’t fully learned this lesson yet myself either!!Life isn’t fair!! (are you laughing yet?)
Hmmm, now, I know that life isn’t fair…I realized that a long time ago. 🙂 But, during this journey to healthier living, I admit, I have often said to myself, “why do I have to struggle with this? Why can’t I eat whatever I want to and not gain weight like I could 10 years ago?”
Lysa has titled chapter 8 “Making Peace with the Realities of My Body.” That definitely sounds like something I need to be working on…I need to be having conversations with God, just like Lysa did in chapter 8, about how He made me to be “perfectly equipped” for the life He has given me. He didn’t place anything on me by accident…He knew that my struggles with my weight in the last few years would draw me to Himself…He knew that all of my struggles would point me to Him.
And for that reason, when I really think about it, it all becomes worth it.
My favorite quote from chapter 8 is “Define your week by obedience, not by a number on the scale.”
This is a truth that I really need to remember daily.
For me, I do not want to become consumed with losing weight. And, it can definitely be consuming!! But, I don’t want to get so bogged down with making good choices, losing that next pound, fitting into smaller clothing that I forget where I’m headed, Who I live for and His purpose for my life.
I don’t want to eat up the encouragement from others when I’ve lost another pound that I neglect encouragement from God and His Word.
This is a tricky balance for me…because I do feel affirmed when others give me that pat on the back! I don’t want my weight OR my weight loss to define me. And, I especially don’t want that scale to define me!!
Again, the title of this chapter talks about making PEACE with who God made you to be!! I need to focus more on the PEACE aspect…and, I know from God’s Word, where I can find that peace. In Him…
So, once again, I am driven to my knees…seeking peace, seeking encouragement & motivation…seeking Jesus.
How about you, friends? How has your last week been going?
Candace,
It is funny that you posted this. I was just telling my dh how this is not fair. I want immediate results. I have started walking, cutting out a lot of carbs. I can’t believe it is going to be like this–daily. The hardest time of day is around mid afternoon. That is when I usually give in to cravings! I definitely have an uphill climb.
Cindy (FIAR)