Just when you think you've blown it; something amazing happens to remind you that God is on your side... looking out for you... making the difference. He really does reward our smallest efforts!
Let me explain. Over the weekend I was baby-sitting and from my last post you know that I ate traditional baby-sitter food. Limiting my portion size and eating those foods early actually kept me on track. I could not weigh in until I returned home. Guess what... I actually LOST weight! Go figure!
Moderation - portion control and timing - eating early, apparently gave my body time to process what I ate and used it for fuel instead of fat storage. Now don't worry. I'm not going to use this as an excuse to eat things that are not as healthy for me. (Don't follow that example, it might not work the same way for you!)
There is such a spiritual implication here. Often as we strive to do our best; to live changed lives, something creeps up on us that we did not anticipate and we slip. We think it was a huge fall. Self-condemnation... guilt and anxiety overwhelm us as we think, "I blew it... again!" Then the Lord shows up and let's us know that He saw our efforts to do right and He balances the scale! God is on our side. Go figure!
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