Love God, Lose Weight - Christmas DevotionSample

Oh, Give Thanks

Devotion

Thanksgiving is one of the simple ways to acknowledge God's provision, power, and providence in our lives. During this Christmas season, and always, we have much reason to give God thanks because of his steadfast love, mercy, kindness, goodness, and grace. We serve a living God who is perfectly worthy of all the thanks and praise we can muster up.

When you have a heart of thanksgiving, it's hard to stay down in the dumps or focus on all the things that are not going right in your life. It's hard to hate your body when you give God's thanks for creating you in His image. Your frustration can quickly turn to gratitude when you give thanks for the food that you're eating and for the ability to move your limbs.

Just one minute of offering praise and thanksgiving to God will create an atmosphere of praise and joy that will quickly change your perspective and mood.

Reflect

"I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs." Ps. 69:30-31 ESV

"We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds." Ps. 75:1 ESV

1. Reflect on the importance of giving thanks always.

2. Thank God for how He is changing you from the inside out and guiding you on your health journey.

3. Think about all the things you take for granted. Now give thanks to God for all of them. Does it change your perspective?

Love Challenge

Take time and write out a list of all the things that you are thankful for. Give God thanks for everything on your list.  

Worship and Prayer

"Dearest Gracious God, I am astounded by your love! I thank you that you truly are a good, good Father. Lord, I am truly in awe of you for all the ways you have blessed me; thank you so very much! I want to pour out my praise now, Lord, for all that you are—for your love and sacrifice; for the breath in my lungs; for the grace and forgiveness that you so freely give. Help me now Holy Spirit, focus my mind on all the amazing blessings in my life that have come from you. There is no good apart from you, Lord! In the name of Jesus. Amen." 

I pray this devotional has been a blessing for you. Find the complete 22-day Healthy by Design: Love God, Lose Weight devotional book, along with my other Christian weight loss books and resources at: https://cathymorenzie.com/books