Day 6 Vice-Busting

February 3, 2013
Day 6 Vice-Busting

Scripture Affirmation:
As I turn from sin towards God I experience wonderful times of refreshment.
"Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you." Acts 3:19-20

I saw this happen today. Well, the potential for it to happen.  We were leaving church to have lunch with friends.  We had a bit of a drive to get there, and I was famished. I had just drunk my bottle of water and was out.  David stopped to get some gum at the store and I asked him to get a snack for me. He went for peanuts and came back with chips. I was totally bummed. I knew I wouldn't eat the chips, but I was upset because I wanted *something* to eat. He also brought bottled water. Well, after I fussed about not having something for *me* to eat, I decided I could at least drink water. I drank half the bottle and guess what....I wasn't hungry anymore!  Had I chosen to turn from my sin of pouting and fussing, I would have found sooner that the Lord had a wonderful time of refreshment for me in the gift my husband gave to me.

I confess, Lord, that I allowed my flesh to control my emotions and my actions. I sinned against my husband by voicing my anger and I was selfish to my own needs, not being grateful for his effort to please me. Please, strengthen me to turn from my anger and selfishness during those times when my body is stressed and trying to overtake me. Help me to turn to you, your presence, that I would experience not only the physical refreshments you offer, but the ultimate refreshment of living out the person of Jesus Christ in my life through my thoughts, words, and actions. Thank you for wiping my sins away and bringing your healing.

Action:
Continue building the habit of drinking water. Increase the commitment. Make it the choice of beverage 90% of your day. 

It's going to be a little tough to give water more love than my coffee, but I'm trying. :)

Today we enjoyed a delicious lunch with friends in their home. I ate more than I normally would and even indulged in a small, but sugar heavy ice cream sundae.  No guilt, as I was pleased to enjoy the hospitality offered by these dear people.  Even though I went for seconds, my choices were well balanced with a delicous salad and hearty bread to accompany the amazing pasta that we enjoyed.  Grateful for a sweet time of fellowship and the grace to know it was from the Lord. It will be interesting to see if I notice any effects from the sugar into tomorrow.