When God Get's In

When God Gets In!
“My heart says of you, ‘Seek His face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
Psalm 27:8

Do you really believe that God plays a pivotal role in your weight loss?  Do you believe He is as important in the equation as what you eat everyday, and how you move your body?  
How you answer those questions can determine your lasting success in weight loss.  Understanding that God plays a vital role in a weight loss journey, requires a new way of thinking for most of us.  We’ve been trained to think that it’s all about the right meal plan, supplements and will power.
The problem with all of these is that none are constants in our lives, and ALL will fail us at one time or another.
The only constant in our lives is God, and He, my friend is the ultimate solution to the battles we face in weight loss and healthy living.  And, as in any battle, until you have the right plan of attack, you will constantly feel as though you are losing in the Battle of the Bulge.  But be encouraged, victory can be yours simply by embracing one reality:

When God Gets In
YOU WIN!
  When we finally come to terms with the necessity of God in our struggle to lose weight, two questions often arise:

How do I bring God on this journey?
Why didn’t I ever consider God and weight loss before?

To answer the second question first, you must remember that the world doesn't see God as being relevant in weight loss.  Meals plans, gym memberships, and supplements are the keys to success.  And all are useful,
but at the heart of the matter is not what you are eating as much as why you are eating in the first place.  
Not only do we not consider God when seeking a solution for our struggles with our weight, we do not consider our struggles as a form of disobedience either.
Many people do not realize that they are using food to do everything that God wants to do in their life.  Comfort, heal, provide joy and peace.   This is exactly why He must be included in your journey.  
Back to the first question.  Now that you realize that God must be a part of the plan, how do you include Him?  Be blessed by implementing the following strategies:

INVITE HIM- If you want someone to show up at your party, what do you do?  You send them an invitation.  The Bible says, “Ask and you shall receive.  Knock and the door will be opened.  Seek and you will find.”  Invite God on your weight loss journey today, by simply saying, “I want you to be at the center of my weight loss journey, and I will never fail to give you all the glory, honor, and praise.”
PRAY AND PRAY OFTEN- The Bible speaks often of the importance of prayer, and those who knew what prayer could accomplish.  We learn that Daniel,  “Went into his room 3x’s a day to pray.  He got down on his knees and gave thanks to God.”  Take time throughout your day to stop, and thank God for what He is helping you accomplish on your weightloss journey.  
GOD WANTS TO SEE YOU SUCCEED IN WEIGHT LOSS-This message is scattered throughout His Word.  He wants to give you the “Desires of your heart.” And to give you. “Success, hope, and a future.”  Realize this one fact, and it will change the trajectory of your journey.
YOU ARE SELFLESS NOT SELFISH- Too many people misunderstand what this journey can do for those they love, thinking their focus should be on others, and not themselves.  Let me encourage you here.  As a result of getting healthier, you will be a better you for your spouse, your best friend, your kids, your co-workers, and most of all, your Savior.  Commit the most selfless act you can starting today, and get healthy.  Do it for those you love.
 As you embark on a new day and a new week, realize that when God gets in on your weight loss, victory can be yours.  And not only that, lasting victory can be yours.  Stop the endless cycle of gain, lose, guilt and shame.  Be encouraged that when God gets in, things will change.  Forever!

Let's Pray.
Dear God,
I long to see a change in my weight loss journey.  What will happen if YOU really get into the center of it all?  Help me today to implement the strategies above, inviting you, praying constantly, and realizing You want to see me succeed.  I will do this SELFLESSLY beginning now.  For myself, for my family, and most of all for YOU!
Thank you for constantly peeling back the layers and revealing to me all that I can be through You.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

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E4M DAILY STRATEGY
When God Gets In!
 Consider implementing these prayer strategies by sharing intimately with God on the lines below how you plan to embrace the truth that when He gets in on your weight loss journey, victory is yours!

INVITE HIM INTO YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:
Dear God, I will invite you on my weight loss journey this week by: ______________________________________________________________________

PRAY AND PRAY OFTEN:
Dear God, I will commit to praying (identify your commitment of when you will spend dedicated time talking to God about your journey.) ______________________________________________________________________

GOD WANTS TO SEE YOU SUCCEED IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Dear God, I will embrace the truth that Your desire is to see me succeed by_____________________________________________________________________

YOU ARE SELFLESS NOT SELFISH:
Dear God, l believe that focusing on my weight loss is a selfless act.  I will prove that this week by_____________________________________________________________________