Encouragement Today!

Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. I thought this might be a helpful verse to those who might be having a down day today. For those who hate dieting (like me...I've been on a diet almost everyday of my life it feels like), this verse speaks volumes. Once you've reached your goal in weight loss, it is so much better than the struggles that you fight everyday in order to get there. You must be faithful to God and He will be faithful to you. So many people don't want to "bother" God with prayers about losing weight, but He cares for you and He wants to know that you trust Him to provide the strength you need in weak times. Just remember that "Too much doubt rules weight loss out!" When you have a negative mind, it will constantly fight against you. I know that it is so easy to get negative about dieting, especially when the needle seems to go up instead of down, but God understands and He cares. Talk to Him about your frustrations. Talk to us about your frustrations...that's what we're here for. We want to offer you support. Make comments in the comments section. If you have questions, such as "is anyone else having problems with such and such?" write it, so other people can have a chance to respond to you. It is very important to think positively. If you're not losing weight, maybe God isn't ready for you to lose weight...or maybe you're not wanting to lose it for the right reason, so until you search God's will, He may be holding you up a little bit. I don't know. "With each little loss of weight, I make a greater gain!" Even if it is only 1/2 pound, it is still that much closer to your goal.

You need to have confidence because confidence is an important part of dieting. When we stand firm on what we have decided to do, then and only then, we will succeed. Nothing can sway you from your diet if you don't want it to! Stand firm and lean on God because He will keep you strong. I hope this was encouraging for all who read today. Until next time...Keep looking UP and God Bless!