“Faithful”

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV

Verse Reflections:  Being faithful in prayer is the one advantage we have in God Plus One.  I do see a huge difference when I start my day with my God time.  There is a calm acceptance of whatever the day sends my way.  Reduced anxiety makes a difference.  I am less compulsive in my eating.  I am not chasing that serotonin high.  Add to that the verse’s command to be joyful, I find being joyful gives me an energy that encourages me to squeeze my exercise in to the day.  I love that I can be joyful in hope even when my clothes fit too tight, even when my weight is not what I want it to be.  We will be joyful and we will keep our lives hopeful in the knowledge that we are losing weight.  The difference I believe is the faithfulness in prayer.  When we go to God for strength we do not have to depend on our own strength.  I lose the fight with food every time on my own.  The daily devotions with Him leading the way makes all the difference.

Prayer:  Father, I lift my life up today.  I am going to start with being patient in what is going on in my life today.  That red creature tends to throw “afflictions” up in my face to try and get me to remove my eyes from You.  Father, I want to focus on You today.  I want to be faithful in prayer, joyful in hope and patient no matter what comes my way.  I love You soooo much.  Bless our day.  Allow me to somehow, some way bless You with my little life here on earth.  I will eat for You.  I will exercise for You.  I will dedicate this body You gave me to You.  I will be joyful in the hope that together we can beat unhealthy eating.