“Tempted by me”

But one is tempted by one’s own desire being lured and enticed by it; then when that desire is conceived, it gives birth to sin and that sin when it is fully grown gives birth to death. James 1:14

Verse Reflections:  Dang. What is wrong with this picture?  This hits a nail on the head for me.  I do tempt myself.  I start to roll around in my head all the tasty treats I can cook and then I start to get excited about one of them.  I plan the first hour of my evening around what I am going to cook and eat.  I have never thought of that conceptualization giving birth to sin.  And now I weigh more than I ever have in my life and I have trouble getting out of the bathtub.  Those that know me would laugh at that but I am serious!  I am amazed at anyone that can carry weight so elegantly.  It weighs me down spiritually, emotionally and I am sure physically which leads us all closer to our deaths.  So now I am having fun conceiving/planning “God treats”.  I am no longer worrying about paying “too much” for blueberries or raspberries.  I truly “pay too much” when I eat the foods that add useless calories.  I have paid in my additional weight on my body and in my mind.  So today I am going to lure and entice myself with my amazing tomato soup that I prepared yesterday.  OMG it is delicious.  And this lure and enticement is going to give birth to life and health.

Prayer:  Dear Lord, thank you for this verse.  For reminding me once again that I am my best friend and my worst enemy.  Help me get over myself and get on with healthy, fun living.  Help me to just stop my mind when it is conceiving that desire.  I am constantly rolling over all the fun treats I can cook or buy.  Allow me to stop and have more fun planning healthy cooking, healthy foods.  I know I feel better when I eat this way.  I actually prefer most God foods and yet I have this “spite the system” part of me that thinks I should have more fun eating the cookies, chips or pasta.  We are going to have a wonderful day today.  I am ready to celebrate and create beautiful new desires with Your help.  I love You and I am looking forward to the day with You.