Transformation

I am pleased to report that by the power of Christ who strengthened me, I walked the walk I've been talking through the weekend - always a challenging time for me.  

It is so easy to start mindlessly eating - to munch on munchies.  I recall last night I came in from church hungry.  Without thinking, I opened the pantry and picked up a bag of Chex Mix and took a few pieces and popped them in my mouth.  As I chewed those few pieces, I heard the Voice of Truth reminding me that I was making a poor choice - no nutritional value for my God-created body and very high in detriment potential.  , . And what I did differently last night was listen immediately to the Voice of Truth and put back the Chex Mix immediately. Victory. . . Victory in Jesus.  

I have collected some Bible verses that speak directly about health, the body, or eating as well as other verses that I think I can use to teach me how to think Biblically regarding my health, my body, and my eating habits.  Last time I reflected on Romans 12:1; today I am dealing with Romans 12:2.  

Romans 12:2  "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."

I am not to be conformed to this world -- that means 2 things in regard to my weight and health:  1)  I must not believe and act on the lie of this world that says my value is related to my outward appearance.   Being thin and healthy will not make me more valuable or worthy.  It may make me more useful, but not more valuable.  2)  I should not be like this "American" world where obesity and unhealthy lifestyle is the "norm".   That is not God's best for me! 

I am to be transformed by the renewing of my mind -- again that means 2 things in regard to my weight and health:  1)  Since I am at present like the overweight, unhealthy American world.  I need to be changed, made into something different--something better!  2)  That is only going happen if and when I begin to renew my mind.  Oh how much I know from experience this is true! It is all about my mind.  If I don't renew-- rebuild--my thinking, my mind, then I won't be transformed.   I'll just keep on doing and keep on being the same "world-conformed" person I am.     

And this renewing of my mind must be done by consciously learning, believing, and trusting God's word and will regarding this integral part of life.  It is not merely a matter of learning the facts about nutrition and healthy habits.  Been there, done that...and found it is only a temporary fix.  What I want and need is a complete, total transformation and that's only going to happen as I daily trust God with this part of my life.

Then as I renew my mind and am transformed, I will do MUCH more than lose weight and feel great--I will demonstrate that God's will is good, and acceptable, and perfect.  

In other words, I will be  

Living for His Glory.