Submitted by Kimchi Blow
Psalm 73:26: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Recently, I joined Weight Watchers because I needed to lose some extra pounds from our recent move and vacation time. While on the road, I ate far more hamburgers and fries than I should have consumed. Have you ever had those guilty little thoughts as you prepare to shove down some greasy, juicy, fattening food? “You know you shouldn’t be eating this!” Well, let’s just say I have selective Holy Spirit hearing at times when He is trying to help me with my health choices. The flesh screams out, “Give me french fries with extra salt or give me death!”
At any rate, after all was said and done, I probably packed on a good 7-8 pounds, so the Weight Watchers program seemed to be the best resource to help me. Part of their program concentrates on portion control. This is something that I have struggled with all my life. I never learned what portion sizes are suitable, much less put them into practice. I grew up in a family where second and third servings at the dinner table were encouraged and a clean plate meant you were healthy! Let’s not forget we earned dessert as an award for clearing our plates. Needless to say, old habits die hard.
Through the years, I tried to break my eating habits and make healthier choices for myself, but it seems I always fall back to my old ways until I am stuffed full. While being on the Weight Watchers program the past couple of weeks, I have learned healthy portion sizes. They offer a point system that correlates to the type and amount of food you need to eat in a day.
The system itself is fairly easy to follow. They allot you points and your goal is to stay within the assigned total to help you lose weight. I basically just choose the food I am thinking about eating, type it into the computer program and before you know it, I have points being handed out to me with the portion sizes to go along with it. I was amazed at first at how very little I am actually allowed to eat or should I say, “should” be eating, compared to what I used to eat. Needless to say, I have already lost a few pounds and my clothes are feeling looser every day. I learned to be satisfied with the portion I am given, and more than that, I learned about the proper portions I should eat to help me maintain better health for myself and my family.
However, one day I was sitting quietly before the Lord and was asking Him to help me gain the self control I need to be successful for my day when choosing food and the correct portions. Almost immediately, I heard Him remind me that with HIM, there are no portion restrictions. In fact, He always gives me the right portion everyday in my life. I had to smile when I pondered this powerful truth. God is my portion! He is the very portion I need daily to sustain not only my physical life, but more so my spiritual life too. His portion never runs out and He does not assign me just a specific daily points allotment, but an abundant portion is always there for me as long as I need it.
Let’s face it, our flesh and spirit are always at battle and living life can be challenging at times. I’m glad to know there is a God in heaven who loves us and always has our best interest at heart, and He is willing to portion out to us just the right amount of life we need! May God give you an abundant portion of His love, grace and mercy today and everyday!
