It is Friday, a time to meet with the girls and write on a word for five minutes. The word today is EAT. I used to teach Sunday school and I immediately thought of the song “I like to eat, eat, eat, apples and bananas. Of course, I thought of my own journey with food, when I’d eat, eat, eat. I’d eat whether I was glad, happy, mad, or sad. Until I made a rock solid commitment to God, I’d never overeat again. In 2012, the journey began, now in 2016, the race started with snickers and Cheetos and now the finish line is sensible small meals and I weigh 118. The Lord provides us a crown for the good work and our faith.
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7
Let’s run the race and watch what we eat.
11 Comments
K Ann Guinn
October 28, 2016 at 9:02 amCongratulations on your health & discipline victory! I’m visiting you from Five Minute Friday, and appreciate your simple, yet powerful words reminding us that we can indeed decide and control what we eat. With God’s help, all things are possible!
Diana
October 28, 2016 at 9:48 amDear K. Ann, With God’s help all things are possible. Blessings my friend. Diana
GGMandy
October 28, 2016 at 9:24 ameating right is a struggle. Even fo me when I know that some foods cause more pain in my body, I still want to eat that junk food. ugh!
I’m coming from fmf#37 today.
Diana
October 28, 2016 at 9:47 amDear GG Mandy, I know I still struggle trying to get glutten free, someday I hope to arrive. Thanks for reading my post. Blessings Diana
Tara
October 28, 2016 at 3:44 pmI’m going to have that song stuck in my head now. It’s so fun! Oh and Snickers are one of my guilty pleasures. Good for you for weight you have lost. I’m in the 42 spot this week.
Diana
October 28, 2016 at 8:41 pmDear Tara, Thanks for the note, I love that you have that song stuck in your head it sure was stuck in mine. Love you my friend. Blessings Diana
Christina
October 28, 2016 at 7:36 pmThat is truly amazing! God sized strength, girl.
Diana
October 28, 2016 at 8:44 pmDear Christina, Thank you for the compliment. Blessings Diana
Crissy
October 30, 2016 at 7:28 pmI felt like I was reading my story…eating when I am “glad, happy, mad, or sad.” But then there are days I don’t eat hardly anything for the very same reasons. I have struggled with weight issues since I was in high school. I need to get to that place where I can be committed to taking care of myself – watch what I eat. You are an inspiration!
Diana
October 31, 2016 at 3:00 pmDear Crissy, Thank you you are on the right track which is self-care. Love you my friend Diana
Crissy
October 31, 2016 at 4:33 pmLove you too!