Just do it

“Now that you know these things. You will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17

Verse Reflections:  It is time. We have been told that our lives with be transformed if we eat God foods. Now that we know these things we will be blessed if we do them! We know we should choose natural foods. When will we quit fighting and “just do” these things we know will bless us?  Knowledge is powerful but we won’t be transformed until we take action. Jesus reminds His disciples that understanding and knowing is just the beginning. We will only receive the blessings when we do them. This principle applies to every area of our lives, including how we care for our bodies. It only makes sense that when we eat healthier, lose weight and care for ourselves,  we will unlock blessings of health, confidence and energy. We understand the importance of eating nutritious foods, regular exercise and discipline but we must take those steps.

God has given us the wisdom in a way that honors Him. We know that caring for our bodies is a way of honoring God, even an act of worship. That opens my heart to wanting to make the right choices. We can prepare healthy meals, choose mindful portion sizes and get our booties out the door to exercise. Once we do all of that, the blessings of maintaining this balanced lifestyle will change our lives. And yet, we must remember that this is more than losing weight. It is  about aligning our daily lives with God’s principles. Our blessing starts not with perfection but with progress — faithful, intentional progress. Start small today. Drink more water and make sure you eat three to four fruits and vegetables.  When You say the blessing, say it differently.

Prayer: God, I “know these things”. I know what to do to be healthier, to lose weight that puts a strain on my body. You promise us in John 13:17 that if I do them I will be blessed! So, my desperate prayer to You today is to help me “do them”. What is wrong with me that I know how to be healthy, how to lose weight and I still refuse to consistently change. I love You so much and You are my Lord in every other part of my life and yet I make my cravings, my temptations the lord of my eating habits. Take my hand, and walk through this life with me. I know what to do, You have given me the power to do them. Now I just have to accept that power and receive the blessing You promise me. I have to “just do it”. Today is the first day of the rest of my life with Your help. We are going to choose God foods and worship You as the complete Lord of my life. Thank You for helping me walk this walk completely.