Our helper

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16

Verse Reflections:  I am reassured by this verse, knowing that God’s grace is extended to us in our time of need. There are times I want to give up. We put such strict restrictions on ourselves in our eating habits that when I “blow it” again, I just want to quit. In our journey toward better health and weight loss, there are days when we feel strong, and other days when the path seems steep and we feel tempted to give up. Hebrews 4:16 reminds us that we’re never alone in our struggles. When we face moments of weakness or discouragement, God’s throne of grace is open to us. I am humbled by the fact that we are invited to approach His throne with confidence, knowing that He offers both mercy and the grace to help us through every challenge.

Weight loss is not just about physical change; it’s a spiritual and emotional journey as well. We may face feelings of self-doubt, guilt, or frustration when we don’t meet our goals as quickly as we’d like. Yet, God’s grace meets us exactly where we are, covering every misstep and offering us the strength to press forward. He doesn’t ask us to be perfect, only to come to Him honestly, trusting that He understands our struggles. By seeking His grace, we gain access to a strength that goes beyond our own. His mercy reminds us that our worth is not measured by a scale but by His love for us. His help reassures us that we can face each day with renewed determination. Every time we approach Him, He gives us what we need—whether that’s patience, perseverance, or a fresh sense of purpose. Today, we will let God’s grace be our source of strength as we work toward our health goals. We will lean on Him when things get tough, and trust that He is always there to help in us eat God foods, to nourish our bodies with the beautiful foods He has provided.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for inviting me to come before Your throne with confidence. I need Your help and strength on this journey. Please pour out Your grace on me, especially when I feel weak or discouraged. Remind me of Your love and mercy, and help me to rely on You in every moment. I cannot even imagine that You have given me the right to approach “Your throne”. Most days I come to You as my best friend and I forget to be awed by Your position of power. Your extension of grace is a gift but it also helps me forget Your power. I am honored to call You Lord. I am honored to bow at Your feet. In doing so, God, remind me that I am worthy of this journey. I do not have to criticize my setbacks. I just have to commit myself to a life time of eating right, of eating the healthy foods You have grown for us. I do need You more than ever. I need You to change my life, to change my mind, to change my soul. I have to quit having seconds. I have to quit reaching for the sugar and carbs. And yet, thank You for the grace of allowing me to have one indulgence even as I move forward each day. I love You and I am seeing Your power. I am experiencing Your power even when the needle on the scale does not move. I love You Father. Thank You for Your power, Your royal position and Your grace when I forget both.