“Victory through Jesus”

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 15:57

Verse Reflections:  The power of Jesus Christ gives us victory.  Food (or drink, or cigarettes, or drugs) has no power over us.  We can start our day knowing that Jesus has given us victory over temptation.  We can thank Him in advance knowing that His power is greater than any temptation.  We have victory.  Name it and claim it.  The word for today is victory because He has won the battle for us.  We sometimes think we have to fight and fight and lose and lose.  The reality is all we have to do is get up and read His word.  There is power in His scripture, in His words.  I don’t understand it but I have lived it.  He has conquered my fight with food.  When I start my day with Him I know it, I live it.  Implanting God’s word in my heart seems to just grow a shield between me and my temptations.  They just lose their power.  I have won the battle and don’t even have to fight.

Prayer:  Father, thank You for this victory.  Thank You for the power that takes away the battle.  I don’t even have to face the fight when I start my day with You.  Why do I even try to face days without starting them with You?  I apologize.  I know your power.  I have used and absorbed Your power.  You are my best friend and I do talk to You every day but some days I get so busy I forget to ask You to walk beside me.  I forget to merge Your words with mine.  I forget to weave Your power into my soul.  Today I am beginning my day by thanking You for the victory You have won over my temptations to overeat.  I want to bless You as You have blessed me.  We have this day together.  Love You.