1 Corinthians 10:12-13

It's time for the Proverbs 31 OBS blog hop!  It is the last one for the Made to Crave study - bitter sweet!

This week's verse is 1 Corinthians 10:12-13.  You've probably heard it before if you have battled some sort of temptation.
I must admit, I struggled with making this verse my own.  I'm still trivializing the temptations I face with food as "real" temptations sometimes.
How can I compare my food cravings to the cravings of an alcoholic?  or drug addict?  or thief?
Sad thing is, I know that my temptations are as much a distraction from my walk with God as anyone else who struggles with temptation.  We have turned our addictions into idols.

Ew…I don't like saying I have a food addiction!!!

Anyway - on to the verse!

Here's my take: 

I cannot be fooled into thinking I am unwavering (invincible).  I must be aware of my choices so that I don't fall.  I have no excuse: there is no temptation I have ever been faced with that hasn't been faced before.  All of mankind has struggled.  GOD is true, thorough, and trusted.  He WILL NOT allow me to be attracted to something past the point of my ability to handle it.  But, when (not if) I am lured to something, he will supply other options (HE IS MY PORTION) so that I can resist with patience.

I can't let my guard down.

Satan goes around like a roaring lion seeking who he may devour.  Satan doesn't give up, so why should I?

God will ALWAYS be my portion.  He will ALWAYS provide a way for me to avoid those things that haunt me.

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I have SO enjoyed and grown in this study.  Thank you to Lysa TerKeurst and the ladies at Proverbs 31 Ministries for this study.  Thank you to the other ladies (and a few men) who have stuck it out and done this with me.  It has been eye opening and #empowering!

The next OBS will be the Action Plan that goes along with Made to Crave!  Very excited to start that soon.  If you have never participated in an online Bible study, I encourage you to join one soon! It has helped me with the discipline of daily time of prayer, Bible reading, and journaling…not to mention the self discipline with my health!

If you are wondering - I have lost 7.5 lbs during this 6-week study.  I am THRILLED that the number on the scale is going down.  But, I'm even more thrilled that another area of my life has been enveloped by my "spiritual" life.  My desire is that my entire life will be my spiritual life!

You Are Invited

I've been quiet for a while.
Again.
Because I've gotten busy and let a lot of things go.  A lot of things that had become important…that required discipline and planning…have gone undone.
Including my health/weight/fitness.
So it's time to start over…AGAIN!
This time, I'm asking about 33,000 of my closest friends to help me.  And, most importantly, I'm asking GOD to take over again!

"I know how to get healthy - I just can't get motivated!"

Ever said that?

Want to join me?

You know how much the book Reshaping It All meant to me in the beginning of my "better me" journey.  I still plan to revisit that one, but I'm starting a new book.

Its called Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst.

I have heard her speak twice a the Extraordinary Women Conference.
She is hilarious.  More importantly, she has battled to be healthy and shares her experiences.  Most importantly, she is filled with the Spirit of God.

I cannot wait for this study to begin!  I've already been receiving emails from the host, Proverbs 31 Ministries, preparing me for what is to come.  I believe this study is really going to help me get my head on straight AGAIN!  And, let's face it, getting your head in the game is really what makes a difference!

I've already been encouraged in unexpected ways by the Facebook posts from P31!  They have obviously followed God's promptings because it has changed my attitude a few times already!

Here's a my own journey in a nutshell:

• Got super-motivated and started eating well and exercising
• Weight started coming off slowly, but was moving
• Started running - weight came off faster
• Lost about 25 lbs
• Went to Disney World, ate too much, enjoyed holiday after holiday
• Been trying to get back on track for about a year!
• Gained about 15 lbs back.
• Still down 10, but only 10

So…will you join me?  There's a button over there ~~~~~>

While I am committing to this study, I am also committing to share my thoughts, feelings, and experiences with you here.  I value your feedback and your own honesty too!