“Endurance and Hope”

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4

Verse Reflections:  Amen and amen.  I need this verse to be reminded that I must continue, endure, this new eating habit even when the weight does not fall off.  I must know that the Scriptures will give me encouragement and hope.  I am truly learning new life eating habits.  It is not easy.  I am used to eating what I want to when I want to.  Then following a rigid plan to take it back off again.  I have to find a balance where I don’t have to think so hard, work so hard.  This verse reminds me that I can do this, we can do this.  We can endure the hard part of finding the balance that will last a lifetime.  I can feel a difference inside my head, I am making better choices.  I am beginning to “show” a difference that gives me hope and encouragement.  But I think my biggest hope and encouragement comes from knowing without any outside accountability that I am becoming healthier in my choices.  I know that this will make a difference in my long-term health and care of my body.  We can eat God foods.  Be encouraged and have hope for changes that will influence the rest of your life.  Claim this “endurance taught in the scriptures”.  We have this.

Prayer:  Father, I just keep finding wonderful treasures in Your word that speak to me where I am in my life journey.  Who would think there were so many verses in the Scripture that help me with my eating issues?  You are telling me that You teach us endurance in the Scripture.  This comes at a great time when I am not wanting to “keep it up”.  You go further and give me encouragement and hope.  Father, I lay my life at your feet.  I lay my body at Your feet. This is Your body.  Right now I am carrying extra weight that weighs on my knees and causes me to not be able to “spring up” from a sitting position.  And we aren’t even talking about fitting into my close and “looking good”.  So, let’s endure together.  Give me the desire to endure a life change.  I’m tired of the quick fixes.  I am going to worship You through my endurance.  Thank You for this scripture that does give me hope and encouragement today when I need it most.  Love You.  Have a great day.