Insatiable Appetites

NIV: Proverb 27:20 Death and destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.

MATTHEW HENRY'S COMMENTS: Two things are insatiable, death and sin. Men labor for that which surfeits, but satisfies not. Those who eyes are ever towards the Lord in Him are satisfied, and shall for ever be so.

MY OBSERVATIONS: Have you ever said or heard the saying, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach", when you have taken too much food on your plate and was actually unable to finish it? I certainly have heard and said this since childhood, and like many others in my generation era, was taught as a child that I must clean my plate, or else! Solomon here tells us that the eyes are never satisfied. One more lustful look or one more piece of dessert never satisfies. In fact, quite the opposite takes place. Every time we say yes to temptation, we make it harder to say no the next time. In our overeating habits, we must recognize that we have developed habit patterns of sin. If we let our eyes guide our eating patterns, we will never know when we are full or when we have had our just portion. Remember that dieting, to be successful, must make a permanent change in our lifestyle. Many sins begin with the lust of the eyes, so this may take a longer than expected length of time to overcome, but once we are truly in touch with our spiritual and physical appetites, our eyes will no longer be bigger than our stomachs.

Father God, I give the lust of my eyes, as I sit down to eat, to You and ask that You set a guard upon them. Help me to keep my eyes fixed upon Christ as we sit down to dine together. Give me no excuse or reason for Him to be shamed through me. Amen

NIV: Proverb 27:2 Let praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

My Observations: The ultimate had happened after a few months of dieting. Three persons had noticed my weight loss without me having to boast or point it out. How satisfying when you let the results speak for itself, and not try to manipulate a compliment. I was able truly to glorify God for the wisdom of Proverbs. I just couldn't take any of the credit for myself because this time I was following the counsel and discipline that comes from keeping my eyes fixed heavenward. Now everyone wants to know how I lost 85 pounds in a year. It is not the attention I get, but it is the being able to see how God has worked all things together for good in my life, yes, even this weight gain and weight loss.

Father God, thank You for results. Thank You for patience, perseverance, and godliness. Thank You for the help of others to put me on the right tract again, and thank You most of all for the gift and sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen

Today's Diet Tip: Today's Diet Tip: 27. If you have decided to start loosing weight, it is absolutely necessary to take the time to motivate yourself. First, draw a clear picture of why you want to lose weight. Write down three specific reasons. For many people the main reason is health. For others it may be an emotional decision. You want to be pleased with what you see in the mirror.

Today's Positive Thought: If it is to be, it is up to me.