The Weight-Loss Psalm!

Patience!

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him . Psalm 37: 7a

We folks who are goal-oriented have trouble with this verse! We want to be doing something and we want results NOW. We’re the ones who will do killer work-out routines and starve ourselves, then give up when our results level off. If we are eating to live and living for Christ, we need to do just what this psalm says. Do what is right and let it rest. As long as we are doing all we know to do and aren’t sabotaging ourselves with some unhealthy habits, the weight WILL come off. If you consistently take in less calories than you burn off, it has to happen — especially if they are calories from low glycemic foods.

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A Little Is Much!

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. Ps. 37:16

Well, we’re not really talking about money in our blog — but this verse applies to us, anyway. Aren’t we always tempted to compare ourselves to the richly beautiful and skinny people on television? We see their tiny arms, slender legs and flat stomachs and we feel like blobs of goo in comparison.

But just take a peek at the celebrity magazines. What do they talk about? This beautiful skinny person just caught her husband cheating on her. That skin and bones movie star was admitted to rehab for drug addiction. And on it goes. They may have beauty and fame, but not the true riches of love and security.

There are exceptions, of course, but the point is, we should treasure our true riches instead of longing to look like the famous folks. Take a good look at your life. What do you have that is better than the “treasures” of the television celebrities? Maybe your beauty falls in the “little” category, but if you have the joy of knowing the Lord, you have great riches!

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Satisfied!

The Lord knoweth the days of the upright….and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Psalm 37: 18a and 19b

Having a tough day? The Lord knows all about it and gives a special promise. He will satisfy in times of famine.

Famine is a time when there is not enough food to go around. People are hungry. Does that sound like your day on a diet? When you start cutting back on the calories and saying “no” to high carb, high sugar foods, your body thinks a famine has hit. To make matters worse, you probably have been used to dealing with tough times by feeding your stomach to console yourself. Now you really feel sorry for yourself, empty, and grouchy!

The good news? God truly satisfies. When you are feeling grumpy and hungry, get yourself a low glycemic snack that will keep your blood sugar steady, like a piece of fruit, a cheese stick, or some celery sticks with peanut butter. And take some time with the Lord, who knows your needs and who will give you help that truly satisfies.

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