Over the weekend, I ate some delicious muffins I made with almond meal. In order to loose weight I have to stay away from high-caloric foods like nuts, but they were simply delicious. I had to make a decision whether I would beat myself up for eating a really good muffin. I felt the Lord prompt me this morning that I need my Spirit to be renewed.
The weight of eating healthy and ultimately the weight of desiring to conceive can feel overwhelming at times. In those times, I want to throw in the towel. If I don't exercise hard enough or eat a really delicious muffin, my thoughts tend to push me into "beat down" mode. As my Spirit is renewed, by the power or grace of God, I am challenged to allow the renewed Spirit with in to change my MIND or thoughts regarding my health or any situation I am in.
My surrender this week is "renewing a right spirit with in me" and ultimately my mind be renewed to the way Christ thinks about and in any situation. If I stop & think about how much He loves me and is walking with me through this journey, I realize that he is okay with the muffin I ate or the level of intensity in my exercise. He, ultimately, meets sperm & egg together to create life - Just like he placed His spirit with in me.
I have in idea what I am cooking tonight - I'll let you guys know tomorrow what, probably, occurs in the crock pot.
I have started a 44 day very low calorie diet. I'm focused on my success b/c I know that Christ can and will satisfy my hunger. A bible verse I found in my daily devotional the other day: Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 This diet is not just about me losing weight and changing how I think about food, it's about me communicating more with God so that I can please Him. Many blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement Melissa. I think that's precisely what God was trying to get me to see this morning.
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