Belief, Action, Results

Lately, I have noticed that I have often been avoiding applying observation and correction to my eating outside 0-5. Maybe I'm a bit ashamed to really deal with the roots of greed. Maybe I'm just feeling rebellious and don't feel repentant. Maybe I'm getting lazy. Maybe I'm getting into the "greasy grace" trap. Probably each and every one of those reasons has been true at certain times.

As I was reading TW ch. 14 today I applied the exercises listed on p. 146 & 149 that delve into beliefs, actions & results. Here's what I noted:

False belief: Making exceptions to 0-5 eating is okay I rationalize. I want what I want when I want it!
Actions that follow: I eat outside 0-5.
Results: I feel guilty. I feel off-track and out of tune with my body. I will not reach my God-given natural size.


True belief: God satisfies my deepest needs. He will provide me with the power I need to get through these moments of temptation. As I WATCH (which I think is all about observing & correcting) and PRAY (approaching His throne of grace with confidence) I will not fall into temptation.

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the body is weak. Matthew 26:41

Actions that follow: I will stop, observe (confess), call out to God in prayer and correct (repent).
Results: I will experience God's grace & victory. I will eat within 0-5. I will feel healthy. I will feel FREE from the captivity of greed & gluttony! I will be encouraged by God's power and answer to my call. I will experience increased intimacy with God. My confidence and trust in God will increase which will help with future temptations.

A few verses were highlighted today in my devotions. I felt they were very applicable to this TW journey I'm on.

Therefore since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. Let us then approach th throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16

Jesus understands what I'm going through as I struggle with sin. He can sympathize. He has gone down the same path....yet He was able to remain sinless! I find this very encouraging. And that last sentence is just awesome! I can approach God with CONFIDENCE! He will shower me with MERCY and GRACE right now, as I struggle with greed & gluttony & rebellion....and He will HELP me! Thank you Jesus!