Crucifying the flesh

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24

Verse Reflections:  It is easier said than done, crucifying our passions and desires.  And yet, I think the first five words of this verse say it all… “those who belong to Christ”.  When I get up in the morning and begin my day with Christ, it seems my passion for food is manageable.  In fact, instead of having a million foods go through my head I am able to think of delicious God foods and get excited about them.  When I jump up and begin my day without focusing on God it seems my passions and desires for foods take over.  For me this is a daily process of crucifying.  It never ceases to amaze me the power of just a little time with God in the morning.  I feel a little like Harry Potter with the cloak of invisibility over me.  The world can’t touch me when I start my day with Christ.  So today, we are going to crucify our cravings!  We are going to have fun eating our God foods and eliminate the unhealthy extras.  This will be my second day with no coffee or diet coke.  I will be travelling for 6-12 hours in the car so God take over my habits, I’m ready to give them to You.

Prayer:  Dear Father,  I am ready.  I am ready to crucify my cravings, to allow You to crucify my cravings.  We are starting over today and dedicating my living, my eating to You.  I do belong to You, therefore, crucify the passions my flesh has for eating unhealthy foods.  You have given us amazing foods that are delicious.  Focus my thoughts, my time, my passions on these foods today and every day.  Give me the power to not drink diet cokes and coffee.  Allow me to crave the carbonated water and have fun drinking the bubbles.  Thank You for allowing me to exercise tonight.  Bless my day so that I might bless Yours.