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| Lean Lent Day 26 | |
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Day 26 Scripture: James 5:13a Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Application: The five top ways a dieter gets into trouble are these: (1) Give Yourself a Break--Don’t believe that you alone can handle this day after day, week after week and month after month without having failures. Don’t be overly hard on yourself when you do; you are human. Return quickly to the Lord, confessing to Him your actions, and begin anew as quickly as possible. (2) You Have the Power; don’t be powerless-- Jesus said, “All power and authority is given me on earth and in heaven.” If you are walking in Christ, as a heir to His Kingdom you can draw on His power whenever you need it. He desires you to walk in victory, not defeat. (3) Find a Diet Buddy--We’ve discussed the importance of this one. Proverbs even advises us that “Two are better than one, for if one fall down the other is there to lift him up again.” Find a trusted Christian who understands this very same battle of the flesh that is going on with you. Remember the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (4) Expect a Few Bad Days--Not everyday will be perfect for eating and exercise. It's not what you eat wrong on any given day, but what you eat wrong over several weeks. If you lose your resolve, then find out where you lost it, and pick it up again. Recall that you have made a commitment to God, and he hasn’t forgotten, why then have you? Say once more, “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.” (5) Do Something!--The best way to fight discouragement is to take action! Don't be a victim. Don’t be passive, and don’t start to whine, “I knew this was going to happen.” Learn all you can about dieting, keep your spirit well fed in the Word of God, and begin to step out in faith with memorizing positive action Scriptures like the ones that we have been studying through this series. Talk to God, and ask Him to renew your resolve. Don’t just sit there and cry over spilled milk. Clean it up and move on. Prayer: Lord, help me to commit to these principles. There will be days when I will feel sorry for myself, but allow me to recognize it the enemy’s way to get me to throw the towel in. Strengthen me when I fall into the trap of old behavior patterns, and create in me the desire to be victorious through Christ Jesus. Amen My Commitment Today: |
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