His Grace is Sufficient

I have some serious weaknesses, but the most serious of them all is food.  Let me refine that to say, sugary foods and drinks.  I could drink a coke from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to sleep.  I'm sure I've had cake or cupcakes for breakfast more than I'd like to admit.  It's a struggle, and it's real.  

Three years ago, I lost 30 pounds.  I kept it off until I turned 40.  I just went through a "I don't care about my weight" phase.  Truth is, I was hiding from some deep hurts.  It was not until I turned 41 that I realized I gained ALL 30 of those pounds back.  I had a wake up call when I just couldn't get over the number on the scale and the fact that I HAD to buy new pants because the others were getting holes in them from being stretched too thin.

This was three weeks ago, right as I was starting to prepare myself for this series.  God works that way sometimes, you know?  He prepares you for things for which you don't even know you need to be prepared.  My heart was softening to getting back into a regular routine of working out, not sitting on the couch so much, and watching what was going in my mouth.  So, I started walking again.  I cut down to only 8 ounces of soda a day (it's a really big deal, y'all). 

More importantly, my  heart was getting right with God again.  I felt like I was in a drought for a year.  I was thirsty for God, and needed the Living Water to refresh my soul.  It came like a rushing wave, all at once.  God provides for us in every single way possible.  His grace really is sufficient for us.  His power is made strong in our weakness, and He always provides a way out of temptation. 

He knows where we are weak.  Where we are weak, He is strong.  I am turning to the Lord to sustain me and keep me satisfied.  I am hungry.  I'm hungry for holiness and God's way of doing things.  I am spending 31 days seeking Him, but I believe in these 31 days, He is changing me.  

Where do you need His grace today?  Do you have something you struggle with routinely?  Come with me, and let's lay it at the feet of Jesus today.  He has overcome, and since He lives in us, we are overcomers!