What is the point of obedience when I am not losing weight? I have been eating when I am hungry; stopping when I am full, and feel like I am not losing weight. Since I did not pay attention to how much I weighed, I feel as if the scale has not moved. So, should I just forget about eating obediently? After all, I can always start over tomorrow if I decide to try again. Since I am almost 50 years old, I might be stuck with these extra pounds for the rest of my life, no matter what I eat.
I have allowed stinking thinking to take over my brain. Yes, I do need to lose 20 and not just 10 pounds. Years of lies and denial have clouded my judgement to where I see myself as fit because I can squeeze in a size 10. I ignore the rolls handing over my waist and the fact my size 12 fat pants fit. Since I have not looked at my size honestly, I think that a few weeks of obedient eating will make me skinny. I forget that I did not get in this shape overnight; this weight has gradually joined my body. I have avoided the scales for so long and ignored what the scale said I weighed. I also am blinded by stretchy jean fabric that has stretched out to the point of bagginess, so I think I lost weight.
Proverbs 2:6 is, “For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004,2007) God has given me the wisdom to see the truth and also understanding that it will take more than 2 weeks to lose 20 pounds. God is filling the empty spaces that I used to fill with excess food. It will take perseverance and time to lose all this weight. In the past, I have been in a sin cycle with my weight. I was obedient for a few weeks, saw a little progress, and then slipped to gain it back. Today, I am on a path to stick with God and eat only for hunger.
Galatians 6:9 is “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004,2007) God wants me to continue eating his way, even if I don’t see drastic results quick. When I see someone losing 10 pounds overnight by using the latest diet product, it is tempting give up, since I don’t see the same results. I overlook the fact that my brain is wrapped around God instead of food and I have more peace than before. Yes, it will take time to lose this weight, but it will be worth it. No more temporary fad diets, but a lifetime dependence on God.