“Just do it”

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double- minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:5-8

Verse Reflections:  What a beautiful promise to start this journey with: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God…” All we have to do is ask for wisdom and our loving Father not only gives wisdom, He pours it out generously!  I desperately need this wisdom that He gives us.  I am just plain stupid when it comes to what I eat, when I eat, and how I eat.  But here is the part of the verse that stirs my soul: But when you ask, you must believe and we must not doubt.  Nike invests billions to convince people to take action and “Just Do It”.   How much do we invest in the truth of God’s word? Today, I begin again my journey of faith. I will believe that I am changed.  I have been infused with wisdom about how to eat.  Now I have to believe and not doubt that I will eat the foods that God created, I will eat the right portions and I will enjoy this process.  I will not doubt that I am on the path God has revealed to me.  I am a beautiful woman and I am going to claim this beauty, this wisdom and this confidence that allows no doubt that I am going to be successful.  I will not let the devil creep in like a wave that knocks me over, that blows me about and tosses me around like the wind.  I will not let the devil place seeds of doubt about my ability to eat right today.  God tells us His power will be given to us.  I will eat the foods He designed for my good, in the portions that bring balance and with a heart of gratitude and joy. I will not doubt. I will not allow the enemy to creep in with whispers of failure or discouragement. I will not be tossed about like a wave in the wind. God has given me power, and I stand on that promise. I am a smart, beautiful woman formed by God’s hands and filled with His spirit.  Today is the day I begin to use the wisdom that God has given me.  Why do we search for diets or use other people’s wisdom?  I am not confused, I am not helpless, I am not alone. We KNOW what to do.  There is no magic.  It is hard but we are led by God’s power and God’s wisdom. Today is the day that I begin to “just do it” in faith, with joy and without a doubt.

Prayer:  Thank You for the gift of a new day and for the promise that if I ask for wisdom, You will give it- freely and without hesitation. Today I come before You, humbled and hungry. I crave not just food but for Your guidance, strength and truth. God, I am so like this verse.  I doubt my abilities, I doubt my desire to give up sugary delicacies. I am like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  I am double-minded and unstable.  I need you to give me this wisdom to the core and marrow of my bones.  I know what to do; You have clearly told me to eat the foods you gave us.  You tell me in this verse that I must not doubt. You tell me that You will give wisdom generously.  I claim that promise today. I will not be tossed about by the wind. I will stand firm in the truth that You are guiding me.  I give You my double-mindedness.  Double-mindedness is a perfect description of all my interactions with food.  I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.  The angel is sweet and calm and tells me very gently that a protein and two vegetables or the salad is a wonderful choice.  The devil is drooling and salivating and spinning with excitement at the fried chicken and warm brownie with the crisp, chewy sides and coconut rolled ice cream that he throws around in my head.  I have to beg You to give the angel more power, more personality.  Let’s make her salivate too and describe the wonderful garden fresh herbs that are on that piece of chicken and those tasty sautéed green beans with garlic that crunch when we bite.  I need to WANT to eat what my angel is craving.  And You and I both know the angel is a little too quiet sometimes.  Can you give me her single-mindedness?  Let’s name our angle Sindy!  She will help me be Single-minded and sin-free of over-indulgence.  Thank You Lord for Sindy.  I’m ready. Give me strength for each meal, grace for every choice and joy in the journey. I know this isn’t about perfection but about faithfulness. I walk forward through the winds in confidence, because I do not walk alone. May Your generous wisdom fill me every second of our day.

Did you know:  Nuts are packed with protein and can make you feel full.