Thursday, February 13, 2014
Truth and Lies: Capture that thought!
As I have been reading the Made To Crave Book, I have realized how out of touch I am with myself. I frequently eat without ever considering why I think I should eat or whether eating is a good idea.
Being a computer programmer, I am very analytical and am very apt to overthink things. Not so with my thoughts about eating. I am learning to treat my decisions regarding what I eat prayerfully.
As I was considering this new way of thinking, this passage came to mind from 2 Cor 10.
4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
There are several things to note from this verse.
1. We have heavenly weapons
2. They have power to demolish strongholds... Anybody have any strongholds they want torn down?
3. We need to capture our thoughts and make them obedient to Christ
Here are a couple examples of truth that I have been thinking to replace my lies this week.
1. It's cold and snowy and wouldn't it be great if I stopped by Starbucks on the way home for a hot (high calorie) drink?
Capture that thought: Why do I want a drink? Because I'm cold? Really? Not hungry, cold! OK. How about if I go home and turn on the space heater instead?
2. I don't usually eat after dinner, but I would really like something for dessert tonight. Why do I want dessert? I AM a little hungry and I haven't indulged my sweet tooth for awhile.
Capture that thought: of course I'm hungry. That probably means I'm losing weight. In fact, if I skip that dessert, I bet I will find tomorrow that I weigh less. I have been working hard to get to this point. Do I want to sabotage my effort now? I don't think so!
I love having these conversations with God. They help me understand myself better as well as drawing me closer to Him.
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Thank you for your post today! Keep having those conversations with God. His truths and promises will continue to astound you. Blessings, Mary!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, love your inspiration on capturing our thoughts - so hard to do! Thanks for sharing your heart with your OBS sisters. Have a great night!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you. I have been struggling the past couple of days. Similar lies have entered my thoughts. Stay strong sister!!! Stephanie Solberg OBS Group Leader
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog Marcia, thank you so much for sharing. I have had to train myself to turn things around and make sure I'm not eating out of boredom, or grabbing the wrong food cause I am tired and it is easier. Talking to God is good, and it truly does help to stop the cravings for food and crave His word more and more. Rosemary Stevens OBS small group leader
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Those sound exactly like the conversations that I have with myself sometimes. Keep up the good work! Michelle Smith (Group 50)
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