I like how Lysa explains the "consider it" part of this scripture today. I never thought of it that way. When we are going through something difficult, it's hard to think about what may come of it that is positive when we aren't feeling happy or good during that moment/time in our lives.
The other night Justin and I got Popeyes for dinner. We knew it's not on the good list for healthy eating, but we also can't beat ourselves up about not having a meal planned. I had worked late that night. Anyway, I could have at the time thought about how it will make me feel later, but that thought didn't cross my mind. Someone came in to work with a box and I thought, "Yum, I know what's for dinner tonight." The crap that fast food places inject into their food is what makes us crave it. Like sugar. Eating enough of it will make you crave it more. You have to try really hard to break that habit. Remember though, there are good sugars, but that's a subject for another day. Let us try to consider it more often in all circumstances. It will be very difficult, but we have great help. :)
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I love the concept of considering it pure joy. I have lost weight and gained weight. I have been frustrated at times when I know I am doing the "right thing" but nothing was happening. My weight loss has slowed down and even grown stagnant. If getting healthy came easy for me then it wouldn't last long. This journey for me is not a temporary thing but a lifelong thing that will bring me long life if the Lord is willing. I like this scripture because it is through the struggle we have become mature in our faith. On a real positive note I walked/jogged 4.2 miles this morning in 58 minutes and found out my ALT has dropped down to 67 which is almost 100 points from when I started this journey. God is good!!
You're right, Pastor Alan! The struggles strengthen our faith for sure!
Can I just say I needed yesterday's devotion today. I went to the doctors and when they weighed me I had gained 2 lbs from the last time . I was reminded that it is more important that I am being obedient to God and the scale is just a number. This will be a life long struggle for me, but I take joy in knowing God is here with me all the time.
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