I recently got a copy of Loving my Lot for my birthday! Yay! In the section titled, "Eating to Honor God" something really got me so I thought I'd share a peek from my journal. Make sure, in eating, that avoiding certain foods is not out of fear of disease, but motivated to do all for the glory of God. I confess I have been motivated by fear, self-shamed when I failed, and self-willed to try harder (depending more on myself) the next time. This is idolatry. Forgive me, Lord. I have taken documentaries, books written by intelligent people, and made a new set of laws for myself. But these laws are serving the kingdom of fear and enslaving me to impossible standards. I can't always eat grass-fed. I am not able to not ever eat wheat... or food from a box. Does it mean I quit? No. I can take what I've learned about what encourages optimal health and do my best - not his best, not her best, but my best. I can take steps in the right direction without penalizing myself with fear of disease. My soul is secure. My eternal destiny is set and sealed. My life, regardless of my choices, is held by my Sovereign God because of the grace of Jesus. So I'm glad not to be in charge or in control. The results are not left up to me. This is a relief. With a little help from Philippians 3 and 4... In all things I rejoice. I press on to the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, holding on to what I've attained remembering my citizenship is not here. It's in heaven, and He will transform this lowly body to be like His glorious body by the same power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself. Therefore {this is why} I stand firm, rejoicing always, letting my reasonableness be known to all, with my heart and mind guarded by the peace of God because I submit all my requests to Him with thanksgiving. So whether you're gluten-free dependent, a Whole30 faithful, or a Plexus fanatic, check your motivations and your thought life around your decisions. Are you motivated by fear? Are you guilting yourself instead of enjoying the occasional special occasion? Aim to do all for His glory and live without fear. You can read Jeanne Harrison's blog here (She's the author of Loving My Lot).
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