Lessons from Made to Crave

I’ve deemed this my decade to get fit! I’ll probably need the entire decade to do it. 

Seriously. I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my body since I was a teen. I was tall, very thin {I can say that looking back now}, and actually made money by being the perfect size for the clothing I was modeling. 

But that was decades ago. And much has changed. Not the least of which is my body. 

I’ve come to realize that the only way I’m going to get a healthier me, is by seeing myself more like God sees me. And by completely focusing on Him. That is my theme for 2013: Focus on God. Every day. Every minute. 

So I’m starting this serious of posts with lessons I’m learning each day from my iPhone app, Made to Crave. You may have read Lysa TerKeurst’s book. I’m thinking we should all read it, because we all have something that threatens our craving for God. 

If you are reading, or have read, Made to Crave, I’d love for you to post a lesson you’ve learned in the comments! Thanks so much. 

Lessons from Made to Crave 

Day 1: Is it possible we/I love and rely on food more that we/I love and rely on God?  

One word: yes. 

Day 2: Nothing changes until we make the choice to redirect our misguided cravings {food} to the only One capable of satisfying them.

When faced with the overwhelming urge to have that giant bowl of ice cream drenched with Nutella before bed, I am asking God to fill that sweet spot. Always faithful, he does. There’s nothing sweeter than God’s presence. 

Day 3: We need strength greater than our taste buds, hormones, temptations and our inborn female demand for chocolate. I was made for more!

For me, it’s Nutella! And I feel the shame of letting my craving for food overrule my craving for God. But I possess the same strength Christ had when we rose from the grave! What’s more powerful than that? Can a spoonful of Nutella raise the dead? Good by my nutty friend. Hello sweet Jesus! 

Day 4: The more saturated we are with truth, the more powerful we’ll be in resisting our temptations. 

As a redeemed rebel, I am no stranger to temptation. But I am redeemed. I have God’s truth in my heart, my head and my hands. And I know God if faithful; he will not let me be tempted beyond what I can bear! (1 Cor. 10:13)

Day 5: The way out that God provides is the ability to decide in advance what I will and will not eat each day. 

I have started planning meals for the week. Not just for me, but for my family. Why wouldn’t I prepare healthy meals for the people I love the most? I’ve not perfected it yet, but I am working on it. And I’ll share my menus with you as soon as I have some that work! 

Day 6: We need measures of accountability. 

My husband got fit about four years ago. Using the Body for Life system, he dropped 45 pounds fast and has never put them back on! I envy him. And if I’m honest, I resent his steadfastness at times. I better pray over that! But he truly is encouraging. I am looking to him to help me on my journey. And I’d love YOU to come along with me too. Send me an email if you’re game!  

I’ll post my my next six lessons next Thursday. I hope you’ll come back and join me! 

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