Struggles and Weaknesses

As I struggle with what to write today, it reminds me of all of my struggles these days. My weight is the biggest struggle and getting it DOWN! Then I see a piece of chocolate and the weakness wins AGAIN! Why is it so hard to leave this struggle at the feet of my Lord, like my other instabilities of yesterday's post? Maybe I'm not leaving it there. I tend to be in Indian Giver... giving it to Him then taking it back, like He needs help or somethin!! Or I make excuses, like oh this chocolate will give me the burst of energy! Or I'll walk off the next 2 or 3 pieces! HA! I'm not kidding God! So why am I trying to kid myself?

I've learned through Romans 14:1 that we all are weak in some areas and strong in others. Our faith is strong in an area if we can survive contact with sinners without falling into their patterns. It is weak in an area if we must avoid certain activities, people, or places in order to protect our spiritual life. It is important to take self inventory in order to find out our strengths and weaknesses. Whenever in doubt, we should ask if we can do this without sinning.

I'm not influenced today...I know I'm healthier and feel better when I'm thinner... so I plug on each day... just like with other sins and weaknesses, I give it to God. Today I will try not to be an indian giver!!!