A few years ago I was chatting with a friend from church, and she was sharing with me how the Lord had put it on her heart that she shouldn’t eat chocolate. Apparently, this was a pretty big deal for, as she loved chocolate…daily. The only thought I remember having about that conversation was, “Shesh, I hope God never asks me to give up something food related.”
Ha ha ha! A few months later, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and had to give up my number 3 favorite food…bread! I think I dealt with it okay, the fact that I was feeling so much better probably helped that outlook for me.
Fast forward a couple years and I start thinking I really need not drink sodas. Not that I drank them often, but it was kind of an addiction for me, I couldn’t have just one, I’d have two! The next day I would ay the price with inflammation and an upset stomach. So, I backed off the sodas and again felt better for it. Now, if I drink a soda, my heart will race and I will just feel miserable. So, bye-bye sodas, my number two favorite foodish treat.
Ever since the soda experiment, I have had persistent thoughts about giving up sugar. GASP! I would dismiss these notions as quickly as they arrived in my brain. No way am I giving up my number one, all time favorite…sugar! Until 17 days ago. Seventeen days ago the Lord really impressed on me that I needed to give up white, refined sugar for one year. I don’t know that it is as much for the health benefits (which I’m hoping will be abundant) as it is simply a sacrifice to the Lord of something that I enjoy.
I answered yes. So, today is day 16. I am learning how to add a little sweetness to my life with honey and pure maple syrup, fruits and juices.
I am surviving.
I think.
These beautiful things have been a huge help!
That is excellent! This is something I have struggled with myself. I am proud of you. Keep up the good work. Love, Katina
Thanks :)