DEVOTION FOR DIETERS-NO MAGIC WAND!

DEVOTIONS FOR DIETERS, 365 A DAY GUIDE TO A LIGHTER YOU

James 1:4

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a magic wand that we could wave, and suddenly the pounds would melt from our flesh and we would be the perfect weight? I know of no one who would choose the rigors and demands of a diet over a magic wand. Unfortunately, there are no magic wands, and the only way we can lose weight is to set ourselves to the task-body, mind, and spirit. We need to ask God's help, that we might remain committed to the task no matter how long it takes. When we call on the Lord, He will grant us the patience we so badly need.

Today's thought: The longer the wait, the less the weight!
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I have always wished I could be like Samantha on Bewitched TV show of years gone by, I wished that I could just wiggle my nose and walla I could have or do anything I imagined.But you know GOD has given us something more valuable , our minds, HE has given us the ability to be Co- creators with HIM, and that is accomplished by our thoughts and intentions especially as we aligned them to HIS will, and we know it is HIS will that we be healthy and whole, spirit,soul/mind and body. Thank GOD for that.

DEVOTION FOR DIETERS-LET US REJOICE!

March 31
Isaiah 55:12


For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with shalom: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Our God is a God with a plan for His creation. Everything was created for a reason. God created us in His image, and His plan for us is to live a full, joyful, creative existence. We can best do this by keeping ourselves fit and trim and healthy. God rejoices, as does all His creation, when we live up to the potential He created in each one of us. When we succeed in our dieting attempts, we take a step toward fulfilling our purpose in life, and we go forth in joy and peace which passes any earthly joy or peace. Praise the Lord.

Today's thought: Thank you, Lord, for bringing me this far!
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We all face obstacles in this life, that is the way things are. And we all don't face the same obstacles, mine happens to be my weight, for another it may be drinking ,another, their temper and so forth. Rich or poor, male or female we all have   obstacle courses  in this life that is tailored just for what we each need to develop into our God given highest potential. Neither ,GOD ,nor is the 'Universe' out to get us! I believe we are here to develop into GOD's highest possiblities for us, let us each work with GOD to overcome and succeed and let us rejoice in HIS shalom today as we  we go in the power of HIS might.

DEVOTION FOR DIETERS-WATCH OUT!

March 30
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Watch out! There are a lot of people who would take advantage of us, just because we are vulnerable. When we decide to lose weight, we find ourselves weak and looking for easy answers. Unscrupu-lous doctors, slick marketing gimmicks, and shyster con artists make promises and products purely for profit. They feed on poor people who want nothing more than the easiest way to take off pounds. Thank goodness we have a source of strength to resist such come-ons. God will protect us from running off after gimmicks and tricks. He is the true answer and the only way to succeed in everything we do.

Today's thought: No human plan or gimmick comes close to God's plan!
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I don't know about you but it is easy to fall for one of those TV ads on the latest get thin quick pill they offer it seems a thousand times a day of TV,always implying they have our health and needs in minds...........RIGHT.
Ask God for the best healthy nutritious plan for you and what your body needs,
 "Lord, set me on the right path for a healthier and thinner body, for my highest good, so your name will be glorified!"