The battle is not yours

This is what he Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the vast army. For the battle is not yours but the Lords. II Chronicles 20:15

Verse Reflections:  There is such comfort in knowing that God will fight the battle for us.  We do not have to be discouraged.  We do not have to be afraid that we do not have enough power.  And yet, there will be a battle!  Be ready, be prepared.  How?  Set your mind on God.  Have confidence in Him.  Even if you slide, if you do not eat healthy for a day.  Remember tomorrow is another sunrise.  If you give God the power to lead the charge He will lead the battle.  All we have to do is trust Him, follow Him.  There is a huge army fighting against us.  The media gives us the illusion that perfect bodies are possible.  Youth reinforces this for many of us and then it slips away.  Restaurants teach us that large servings are normal.  Many of us played sports or worked outside and used more calories than we will ever use again so our portions were large and it worked.  Everywhere we turn there are birthday cakes, celebrations, great cooks, reunions, church gatherings.  There is a vast army pushing food our way and usually not low calorie food. Today I am not going to be discouraged because I do not look perfect.  I am not going to be afraid that I can’t do this.  God is going to do this for me.  I am going to relax and let Him rock and roll on leading this battle.  I will win the war.  Correction, God will win the battle and the war for us.  Today, we will eat His foods.

Prayer:  Lord, today is a battle.  This is my war here on earth.  This is what I fight, the temptations of food choices.  I love food.  I love sugar and butter and cheese.  I love bread.  You have given us so many amazing foods.  I will change my words to I love grilled chicken with mango salsa, I love tender butter peas, fresh tomatoes, cabbage cooked with ham., juicy fresh strawberries. The list goes on of amazing foods you have made for us that I love.  You lead this battle so that my mind goes before me to dream of Your amazing fresh foods cooked lightly with delicious seasonings.  Thank You for the reassurance that You will fight this battle for me.  I have lost this battle for years and I have finally become smart enough to realize that I cannot win without You.  I can look the “vast army” in the eyes and know that You have the strength for me to make the right choices.  Thank You Father.  We can do this together.  I love You.