Escape Route

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."
1 Corinthians 10:13

Temptations are a part of a wellness journey.  Simply embracing this fact can help us overcome the daily battles we face to drink our water, journal what we're eating, and to say, "No" to the cookies, and/or ice cream.  All too often, we become overly frustrated by temptations, not viewing them for what they really are; an opportunity for God to work a miracle and testimony in our lives.  Where is the testimony in a weight loss journey with no obstacles to overcome?  Where does God get the glory when the task was easy enough for us to accomplish on our own?  Friend you are here for God to work a miracle in your life, and the result to to be a testimony shared with all who will listen.  Today, can I encourage you to embrace your temptations.  Not to the point that you give in, but to the point that you give them to God and allow Him to work in and through you.  Allow Him to provide a way out that says to the world, "My God is a Waymaker."  So fear not today sweet friend.  Your God is up ahead. He is ready and waiting with your escape route!

Let's Pray.
Dear God,
Thank You for another day on this journey.  Each and every day, You provide a fresh start for me.  And today, I realize that I do not have to fear temptations, but embrace them, realizing they are opportunities for You to shine in my life.  Thank You for continuing to work miracles in my weight loss! I am forever grateful.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

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E4M DAILY STRATEGY
Escape Route
Identifying the temptations that seem insurmountable give us the opportunity to give God glory when He provides our escape route.  Contemplate and write down at least four tempting situations/even list the specific foods that you have trouble conquering on your own.  The next time you overcome, be ready to give God glory for providing your escape route.  Here are mine:

1.  Hard Candy-When I pass this up, it is definitely a work of the Holy Spirit.

2.  Eating/drinking leftovers from my kiddos/hubby's plate:  Believe it or not the calories here can add up to a full meal, topping out at 400-500 if you're nibbling on someone else's plate.  Just because it wasn't on your plate, doesn't mean you didn't eat it!

3. Sneaking and eating:  One of my most notable struggles, and I give God praise everyday when I make it through without sneaking a snack or bite when no one is looking!

4.  Not being honest in my food journal:  Not sure how/why I try to trick myself here.  Thinking if I don't add it, I didn't eat it.  But when I'm honest and transparent, I know God is working through me!

God will provide your escape route today.  Just let Him know where your at, so He can unlock the door and set you free!