Fit Bit (can’t wait to get off the fast!)
Dear Kimberly,
I am fasting
desserts and flavored creamer until the election as my fasting and
praying. I was hoping I could keep up
this behavior up after Nov. 6th.
I keep thinking about how much I can’t wait to get off this fast. I am afraid I will go right back to my old
habits. What should I do to help me stay
with this life change?
Sincerely,
Can’t wait to get off the fast!
Dear Can’t Wait,
Your mindset on
getting off the fast is exactly why diets fail.
If we want to change our lives we have to truly desire that change, long
term.
Fasting and praying is powerful. When we do something with a religious
intention it gives us extra incentive.
Yet, if we self- sacrifice for a short time frame without a long term
desire to change we are more likely to over indulge when the timeframe is
over. Over indulgence is never pleasing
to God.
Maybe you are
fasting too much. Cut back your fasting
to giving up flavored creamers. Cut back
on desserts instead of giving them up completely. Chose healthful
desserts. Fast larger portions size
too. An example of this, a serving size
of ice cream is only ½ a cup. During
your fast, eat only recommended serving sizes of reduced fat and calorie ice
cream, sherbets or frozen yogurts. You
are still practicing self-discipline with prayer. The difference is you are looking toward a
long-term solution to your over indulgences. Practicing self-control is a
behavior pleasing to God.
1 Peter 2:12
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open
unto their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”
Be fit and be blessed,
Kimberly
I am confident God will bless you.
No comments:
Post a Comment