Have Faith


“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”
Romans 8:5,8,13 (NKJV)

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)

 
It is possible for us to change! We do not have to be held hostage in a prison of extra pounds any longer. We can choose life and life more abundantly. All it requires is an outlook that is shaped by the Holy Spirit so that our minds will be set on what the Spirit desires. That outlook is a faith walk – it is the substance of what we hope for and the evidence of things not yet seen. We can trust God to help us become the people we are meant to be.

When we come honestly to Jesus and admit our powerlessness to overcome food or any addiction, He quickly comes to our aid and He supplies abundant grace for us to change. He loves faith! We are precious to Him and He wants us to be everything we were designed to be. Instead of turning to food for comfort, we will find the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Instead of reaching for a high calorie snack when we are bored or lonely, we can turn to Jesus who is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. He will satisfy our desires with good things that will refresh us.

Don’t let another day pass without determining to please God in your physical body. Make a quality decision to seek God for change in your appetite. Trust Him to help you. Believe that God is able to bring you into a new liberty and a lifestyle of obedience in the area of eating. You will never weigh more than you do today as you take your first steps on the path to freedom.