Christmas has turned into a greedy, glutinous feast of excess.  I was shopping last night and felt the holiday shopping fever that causes one to buy stuff “just because”.  Because seasonal food is everywhere, I continually run into temptation.  I forget that my focus should be on Him, especially during the season we celebrate the gift of Jesus.

When I focus on God, I am mindful of what I eat.  Hebrews 10:1-2 is, “…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.  And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus..” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011)  Sometimes, I slip, no matter what time of year it is.  I fall when my eyes have slipped off of Jesus.  I need to throw off thoughts of food and shift my focus on God.

December mean multiple Christmas parties and tables of holiday treats.  I have started this holiday season on track, but last week I realized my eating was getting slightly sloppy.  My heart had got complacent, since I had a streak of clean eating days.  I have to continually fix my eyes on Jesus.  Advent devotionals are helping me see God’s gift in a fresh light.  This renews my heart so I can step away from temptation.  This Christmas season, I plan on celebrating Jesus instead of food.