Weight Loss Scripture Day 29: Rejoice!
April 29, 2010 by Kim T
Filed under Weight Loss Scriptures
Day 29: Christian Weight Loss Scripture
Every day in the month of April, I will post an encouraging scripture on my website that I hope will instruct and inspire you on your weight loss journey.
Today’s focus scripture is taken from Ecclesiastes 5:19:
As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.
The word for today is to enjoy yourself! One of the fruits of the spirit is joy and one of the best reasons to rejoice is that you have been redeemed from sin and given new life in Jesus Christ.
God has given to every one of his children the gift of riches and wealth. This is not always financial abundance, but it does mean possessing things of great value. Good health is incredible wealth. I agree with the late author Issak Walton who said: “Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God, and value it next to a good conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of; a blessing that money cannot buy.”
And of course, the first blessing is that God claims us as his own!
Whatever steps you are taking to reach your ideal weight or improve your health, rejoice in them. Yes, it may be hard, but so what? If you have decided that you are going to do it, then why make it harder for yourself by complaining about it?
Better to re-direct that energy into getting the job done.
Praise God for giving you the wisdom to recognize the value of good health and to take steps to protect yours.
Seek out things today that you are grateful for. Be more present-minded – as the old saying goes, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, so rejoice in today – that is why they call it ‘the present.’”
Today, start opening up your present and rejoice in the steps you are taking to change your health and life for the better!
Be blessed in health, healing, and wholeness,
Kimberly Taylor, C.W.C.
Certified Wellness Coach
Author of the ‘Take Back Your Temple’ ebook
http://www.takebackyourtemple.com/book
