"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." (Galatians 6:7)
I have made the decision to place this verse on the door to my office so that every time I open the door I am reminded that what I do today I will reap tomorrow or sooner. Isn't that so true.
It is not a secret that I am struggling with my weight. I will have to say that I have placed food so far above God in my life that it at times I hear the voice of God and I ignore it. Yes, I am a pastor and I am ignoring the voice of God. There, now it's out in the open.
But at the same time I am very aware that I am purposely ignoring God and I am ashamed of it. Every time I take put that extra piece of food in my mouth beyond the moment I am full is another piece of evidence that God does not have complete control over my life. And I am ashamed.
But the nice thing about God, He hasn't given up on my yet. The verse above is a conviction and a praise. If I eat poorly I will reap the rewards through heart disease, diabetes, bad cholesterol, or any other number of ailments that could end my life prematurely. But if I eat healthily, I will reap the rewards of a healthy body and having more years with my children.
I want to be here for my children, but even more I want my life to be a reflection of God's glory to those around me. As a pastor I will be held accountable for my actions. I will reap what I sow. But that doesn't have to be a thing not to look forward to.
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