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Forgive and Live Free

Most of us resolve to make diet changes with great motivation on January 1st, but quickly lose our drive to press on towards the goal a few short weeks later. Truth is many of us only aspire to reach for the level we think we can achieve.  I too have suffered in this area, thinking I’ll never measure up to accomplish any set goal.

I believe it stems from the “all or nothing mentality.” When it doesn’t work out like you thought or planned, you abandon the effort and consider it lost. After all, you gave a valiant effort … and it didn’t work out. A healthy lifestyle requires many changes but it MUST begin with a decision each day to change your ways. It’s not to meet a certain goal or fit into that special outfit for one occasion. It requires decision after decision, one positive change to another positive change. 

A lifestyle change is demanding. It requires a lot of effort towards a common goal. The struggles are real! 

However, the Bible encourages us to repent of our sins. Repentance doesn’t mean make one change, be sorry about it, and go back to your old ways. Repentance means to change the way you think about a situation! The weight didn’t come overnight, nor will you shed those pesky pounds with the snap of a finger. 

Start where you are and make one change at a time. God will meet you on your turf, but He wants you to follow Him on His terms. Through grace and forgiveness, you too can experience freedom from addictive habits. As you make changes, you will pick up the momentum and strength to keep on keepin’ on! And as you experience small steps of freedom, you can live free. We must remember that Jesus doesn’t stand outside our difficulties to cheer us on. He is in the center of our lives to help us overcome the trouble we face. Every step you take forward is a positive step towards a life of fullness with Jesus. 

Practice this forgiving statement: Live today for how you want to feel tomorrow. In the world of losing vs gaining, this is everything! You act on your thoughts!

What one thing can you change to move forward? What next step can you make to gain freedom?