Gratefulness
Today we combat negativity with gratefulness and make a plan to do it several times a day. People who struggle with their weight tend to be hard on themselves. When they slip on their diet they become very self-critical. Instead of viewing slips as mistakes and thinking how they can solve the problem the next time it arises, they tell themselves that they're weak, hopeless, or bad.
The good news is Jesus paid the price for our badness. We were enemies but His death on the cross has forgiven us and made us friends. Every good thing I do now, I can thank God for. And every bad thing I do I can receive forgiveness for. I have to stop thinking God is always disappointed in me! He is happy with me because of Jesus!!!
So rather than being negative all day be kind to yourself.
Every time I eat sitting down, or read my truth
card, or resist some food when it is not on my plan, I will say "whew, good job, thank you, Lord" or "Yay for me!" or "Thank you, Lord for being my strength".
If I slip up, I will thank God for His forgiveness.
You can put this on a truth card or put up a sticky note to remind yourself or decide to make a list of the good things you have done on your diet each day at mealtime, but set up a way to remind yourself to to be grateful for every little step you make.
Read your other truth cards today!
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