How do you win any battle with sin? It has already been won. Jesus won the battle for you at the cross. You have to by faith and the power of the Holy Spirit working in you, nail that sin to the cross. Remember Paul's battle in the book of Roman's? History shows that Paul's battle could have been as long as 10 yrs. If it took the apostle Paul that long before he gained the victory, why do you think it would be any less for you? Yes, God does deliver and heal immediately, but that is not always the case. I have seen good christian people suffer long illnesses and others be miracously healed. I have seen people in bondage to alcohol and drugs be delivered immediately never to go back and I have seen people spend what seems like an eternity praying and fasting over their sin and not get victory.
For myself I was instantly delivered from smoking 24 yrs ago. The food addiction was not as easy, it was a lot of suffering and pain. I still deal with it on occasion. Why? I don't have that answer. I can tell you once you get a revelation about something, it changes the way you think and act. I will never look at food the same since that day in the buffet restaurant (see earlier blog) many years ago.
The important thing is don't give up. When you win the food battle you really win. Your health improves, you feel better about yourself. When you decide to use your body as a way to worship God it will open up a spiritual experience for you like you have never experienced before. You will get a new closeness to God. When He is so important to you that you choose what you are going to eat, or that you are going to exercise for Him, blessings are sure to follow. Be so thankful to Him that you take care of the temple that He resides in. Be determined. Get up every morning and choose whom you will serve for that day. I think it is interesting how much the Bible says about TODAY. Take it day by day. Getting started is the hardest part, so get started today. Don't put it off any longer. Ask God to strengthen and help you, He will.
About Me
- Karen
- happily married with children and grandchildren and 2 spoiled beagles. I work full time in the local county courthouse. I like shopping (I am female!), reading, music, long walks, spending time with my husband, I also like time to myself, I am a deep feeling person, a very loyal person, be it to my husband or a friend. I am down to earth, what you see is what you get, I don't put on any airs. I am an emotional person, and I am not good at hiding my feelings. I never meet a stranger, I can be friends with just about anyone. I love people of all types, I hate prejudice, I know God does also. I enjoy life to the fullest, I am a thankful person, very thankful for everything God has done for me, even unanswered prayer, because I know God knows best. I am a daydreamer, romantic, and fun loving. I always try to figure people and things out. I believe God does everything in your life for a reason, be it the people you come in contact with, your job, spouse, the good or bad things that happen, etc. I am a praying person, and I pray I complete God's will for my life, and I live my life pleasing to Him.
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