It is so easy to lose control.

We are just so sinful by nature and we always run to find something that will fill us up inside; instead of the Fathers love. The last few weeks, I have put a new vigor into my diet. Now, for most folks, they need to lose a little weight to be healthy and look good in that bathing suit. I need to lose weight because, if I dont, it will literally, lead to my death. I h ave a couple of health conditions; that if I am carrying too much weight, will l ead to my destruction. When I was diagnosed with these conditions, it was really hard to put my old Italian buffet style appetite to rest. I struggled with the portions, the meal times, the blandness of the food and the expense and inconven ience of portioning EVERYTHING. I grew tired of it. You see, I never looked at i t as a lifestyle change. I tried to put the new food in the old way of thinking and that just didnt work. I failed in my first attempt at being healthier. It ju st seemed that I was doomed under the old ways of thinking. So, a couple of days a go, I was having my together time with the Lord and I was praying for God to help me with my diet and my commitment. As I was pouring my heart out to the Lord, I ran across this verse in the book of Romans. Here is the verse : Romans 7:6 But n ow we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so t hat we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code. God is telling me, through Pauls letter to the Romans, that I am no longer a slav e to my sin. I have been released from that gluttony because I have accepted Jes us Christ as my savior with the Holy Spirit firmly taking up residence there in. You know what people; when we ask forgiveness of our sins, we then need to turn from that sin and live anew in the Spirit. Because of Christs work on the cross, I no longer feel doomed to repeat my sin of gluttony; over and over and over ag ain. I have been set free of those chains and now have a choice to walk a more e xcellent path. I know it will be hard. I know I will struggle; but my strength i s not my own. The Creator of heaven and earth is always there to guide me throug h the rough seas and bring me safely to the harbor. I began to live a healthier life and have victory over this sin, when I realized I was doing it in my own po wer and that never works; at least not for me. When I get upset at my self for a little setback, I try to remember the words of Jesus in 2 Corinthians 12:9 My g race is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Hey, when I fail, Jesus grace is there for me. We need to realize that we are weak and He is strong. If you are struggling with your weight, or a sin that is weighing heavy on your mind, please do this for yourself right now: Stop what you are doing an d pray these 2 things. #1 Ask for forgiveness of that sin and strength to turn a way from it. #2 Ask the Lord to show you how it is ok to be weak, because Christs grace is sufficient for you. If you need some prayer, please feel free to leave a comment and I will pray for you and your struggle God bless you all. You truly are an inspiration to me. Enjoy the poem; and, as always, feel free to share and leave a comment as well. The Great Plains Poet, champion over gluttony and receiver of Christs grace, Blocking The View Of My Shoes a poem by Chris T. Please pass me by with that piece of cake For dont you know Im watching my weight Just keep on going with that dessert cart Dont ask me to taste; please dont you start For I seem to struggle with things that are sweet And chocolate makes me dance on my feet Bringing quick joy to my appetite And if I am allowed, Ill take bite after bite Whats this expansion behind my belt A sluggish disposition is now being felt My doctor cries Stop eating yourself to death He acts like I am addicted to drugs, maybe Meth Why cant I stop wielding this fork Shoveling bits of beef and pork

Making sure every entre has bacon Devouring every food thats been taken When did I lose self-control I wonder if this method has taken its toll The damage to me and to my overall state Will my gluttony cease before its too late Im having a hard time looking in the mirror And the warnings could not be any clearer Today is the day that I choose to lose The lump that is blocking the view of my shoes