Commit to the Lord

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

Verse Reflections:  So many times I try to “will” my plans into place.  I try to diet by my own willpower.  I just know I am going to be successful and then I fail. The reality of life is we are ruled by emotions.  Will power will not work when it is challenged by the bad day that changes our emotions.  However, talking to God about it, asking for His guidance and comfort and power will allow us to remain committed even when we cannot on our own.  Twice this month God has saved me from myself.  I reached out to a friend one evening and told her I was about to go for a “pig-out” and she invited me over to share a healthy meal with her family.  Mark was travelling and I was on my own.  Another day when I was about to binge a friend brought over a tomato and zucchini casserole that was to die for and it did not have all the creams and soups in it.  I had a lovely indulgent but healthy dinner that night.  So, my commitment to God’s plan allowed Him to establish my plans even when I wanted to demolish them.  Look for signals each day that He is supporting you on this journey and You will be amazed how many times He sends help.  On the one day I decided to override His help, I was absolutely miserable after just three pieces of pizza and two brownies (that was nothing trust me).  IHe is changing me.  He is changing what my body wants and how it reacts to eating unhealthy foods.

Prayer:  Thank You Lord for establishing my plans even when I want to change my plans.  I have seen so many signs that You are with me.  I am committed to You to eat right, to eat healthy.  I know You told me to eat Your foods and You have sent signals that You are with me.  You have helped me to plan a wonderful healthy eating plan of God foods plus 1.  But more importantly, You have sent me help day to day so that I know You are with me establishing my plans.   I looked up the definition for “establish” in the Bible and it says “to fix that which is weak”.  I am weak, my plans without You are weak and I do need You to fix them.

Thank You for know that and being with me.  My sister just out of the blue last night said, “wait, what are you having for supper?” just before I hung up.  I knew that was You keeping me on the plan.  Thanks for all the signals You send.  Keep on “fixing” my weaknesses!  I love You.