Enjoy the Victory
Romans 7:15
I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do
what is right, but I can't. I do what I don't want to--what I hate.
A few weeks ago, I came
across this scripture and it just hit me between the eyes. This is
ME!! I am constantly at war with my body, thoughts, and especially my
tongue. God says His mercies are new every morning, so every morning I
resolve to treat my body wisely, say no unkind thing to or about anyone and
to have the mind of Christ. That effort seems to last only a few
minutes and then all my good intentions fly out the window. You too?
EVERY last one of us with any kind of eating disorder faces DAILY
challenges. This scripture is actually a comfort because Paul, my
Bible hero was at war constantly with what his body wanted and he who was so
learned and so anointed by God to write 3/4 of the New Testament--didn't
understand himself, either.
All through the Life Manual (Bible)
we get instruction on how to live in Victory over the sin nature that so
easily gets us off track. Moment by moment we are called to make
choices and IF we will stop long enough to ask ourselves what is the BEST
choice, our inward witness will always direct us on the right path.
But we have to decide and ACT on the "witness" or suffer the consequences of
the lesser decision.
It is God's will that we should learn
to control our own body (1 Thess. 4:3). The key word is LEARN.
We must exercise authority over our wants and desires by saying NO.
The more often we PRACTICE saying NO to all our excesses or imbalanced
choices, the more Victory we will have. Getting control over our mouth
is a necessity!! Joyce Meyer, noted Bible teacher, put it this way:
"Our biggest problem (with all of our problems) is right under our nose!"
Boy did she say a mouthful! Pun intended!
Because we are constantly saying
things like, "I'll diet tomorrow," A little more won't hurt," "Aunt Suzie
will be offended," I've got to get my money's worth," "I'm out of control,"
etc.--we are abdicating our God-given dominion over our own body and the
flesh wins again. AND WE LOSE (or GAIN in this case). The mouth
of a fool invites ruin. (PV 10:14)
Would you let some person invade your
home and take over control without a fight? NO! So it's time to
take a stand and say "NO" to what is harmful to the most precious gift
you've been given--your earth suit. Say what you really mean and mean
what you say. Stand in front of the mirror and say OUT LOUD, "No
More!"--moment by moment. God has empowered you to do all things
through Jesus Christ, so begin this morning and fight the good fight daily.
We at VWLC continue to stand firm to our commitment to give you wise counsel
and the support you need so you won't grow weary of well doing and give up.
(Gal. 6:9) The Victory is YOURS!
We at Victory are committed to helping you help yourself build
a permanent, strong, and healthy lifestyle!!
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us today!
Scotti Fortiner
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