The True No Fail Diet Plan

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 NIV

The first thing I thought of when I read this verse was my current diet plan: basically, no refined flour or junk food. It's been working so I can't complain too loudly. But, I do miss bread some days. More than that I miss fried chicken! I'm a southern girl....I love my fried chicken. Even though I'm cutting calories i rarely go hungry. I've adapted to smaller meals and healthy snacks. And that's good because as soon as I fall off the wagon I'm sure the weight will come right back.

But I do miss some of the things I used to eat. I hunger for them, crave them. So why is it so difficult to believe that we could crave Jesus? He is our bread of life. If we go too long without him our bodies and spirits should crave his presence the same way we crave sweets. And when we satiate ourselves with his word and through prayer, it is then we have the strength to continue our work. When I don't eat enough to match my activity level, my energy drops. If I don't pray and spend time with God, my spiritual energy will drop and satan can get a foothold. Don't let him. He's not worth it. Just like that Texas toast...it's not worth it. Walk away.

Feast on God's presence and his word every day. It's the for sure no fail diet plan.

Who Can You Trust

Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:5‭-‬6 NIV

It's interesting that this version talks about hiw an enemy multiplies kisses as though kisses were a bad thing. But that's just it. The kisses are just enough to keep you hooked. Then when your guard is down, they strike. This is often the case with abusers. They hide behind their supposed love. You cant trust them as far as you can throw them. They prey on the weak  and insecure.

But true friends, and if you have at least one count yourself among a very small percentage, can be counted on to tell you the truth even if it's not what you want to hear. They say it in love because they want what's best for you and dont want to see you struggle.

The hard part is knowing the difference. Knowing when you can be free to speak your mind and when to not reveal too much because it will be used against you. This is where God's discernment is needed. Spend time in prayer and seek his wisdom.