One thing that I think a lot of women struggle with is being content with the body that God has given them. I know that before I lost weight, I had in my head that when I got down to a certain size, I would love my body. Now that I have lost a bit of weight, I realize I will always have something about my body that I don't like or wish I could change. I will always want to be smaller, be more toned, etc. I believe that God does want us to be of good health and take care of His temple...but it's so easy to get obsessed with "being healthy" and getting the perfect body.
So, I have been trying to let the Lord renew my mind and my thoughts. In Hebrews it says, "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.: So we may bodly say: THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 13:5-6
There are so many days when I just want to give up on this journey to a healthy lifestyle. I feel as if I don't see any results, I'm sick of working out, I feel down about my looks...but there is always a life line waiting for us. The Lord is our helper. In times of temptation to throw our hands up and "forget about it," let's turn to the Lord and seek His power and control. "Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 peter 5:7. I pray I learn to seek comfort from the Lord and not from the pantry.
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