Look Up

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Proverbs 3:5, 6

A wellness journey can be confusing at times.  Especially when one day our motivation and self-control are stronger than ever, yet the very next, we can't even say no to foods we don't even like.  That can be very frustrating.  That is why the above verse is so powerful in your journey.  
Proverbs 3: 5, 6 gently encourages us to stop trying to figure out why we do what we do.  Reminding us that maybe it's time to quit focusing on the fact that we don't have self-control, and just look up and ask God to step in and take over; acknowledging that our only real hope for success is through Him.  
This one simple step of shifting the focus off of us, and onto God allows Him to change our perspective and learn to more fully rely on Him for our lasting weight loss success.  Friend, as you go about your day today, don't worry about whether or not you will have the self-control to say no to the donuts in the conference room, or dessert at lunch.  (Remember, the flesh WILL ALWAYS want donuts and dessert!)  Just know that when you shift your focus to God, and not on your lack of will power, He will direct your paths.
(And likely lead you right past the conference room.)  
Just, "Look up!"

Let's Pray.
Dear God,
Thank You for reminding me that I do not have to always be in control.  Even in weight loss, I need to shift my focus off of me and onto You.  Today, I am committed to looking up, and leaning on You in everything, grateful that You, and You alone will direct my path, even in weight loss.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

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Look Up
Proverbs 3: 5, 6 provides us some key phrases in learning to look up on our weight loss journeys!  Take a look:

Trust in the Lord:  To trust God in weight loss, means believing without seeing.  Sometimes, we must push past what we see (the foods, the candy dish, the Golden Arches) to the truth of what we know.   God will deliver us from temptation if we ask.  Have you asked Him to help you today?

Lean NOT on your own understanding: To rely on ourselves is to rely on our flesh.  Remember, your flesh is sinful and that will never change.  We can no longer trust our flesh to make healthy choices, that is why we have failed in the past.  Lean NOT on your decisions today, but ask God to guide everything you do!

Acknowledge Him:  When you acknowledge and show respect for the awesome power of God in your life, you open wide the door for Him to work miracles in your weight loss journey.  Acknowledge who He is to you today!  The all-powerful God who has come to guide you to success!

Direct your paths:  Embracing the truth of Proverbs 3: 5, 6 gives God permission to guide you to everlasting success in weight loss, and a closer walk with Him!  Exactly why you're here!

Look Up today, and you will see God directing your path as you begin to trust and acknowledge His power in your life!