Why are diets so hard?

Well, you guest it…I’m on a diet and I’ve currently lost 10 pounds.  Every once in a while I’ll look in a mirror and realize my weight has gotten out of control.  As a result, I’ll then go on about a 4 month diet in which I’ll lose about 35-40 pounds.  I know that sounds pretty stupid but that’s my little system.

However, the older I get the more difficult diets become.  I used to have no problem putting down the fork and exercising for 45 to 50 minutes.  Not here lately, though!  WOW…this diet has kicked my butt.  But I’m gonna win…in Jesus name!!!

You know, diets are much like our spiritual lives…the longer you hold onto a particular habit, the harder it becomes to defeat.  That’s why I encourage young people to be on guard against sinful behavior, because if you don’t it will eventually become almost impossible to defeat without the power of God.

I once heard the story of a lady in Florida who adopted a baby alligator that had wandered into her backyard.  She began to feed the baby alligator thinking that it would never cause a problem to her.  Boy was she wrong!!!  Two years of feeding the alligator went by and it eventually attacked her and ripped off her arm.

Do you realize the habits we form today will have eternal consequences?  So, whether you’re wrestling with drugs, porn, gambling or any other sin…today’s the day to end it or you will eventually pay a heavy price.

God’s waiting on your response…Isaiah 1:18-20.  Have an awesome day!!!

Pastor Neal