A while back, Fran sent me a copy of the Bible verse below, which she says she has taped to her fridge.
"I will not offer to the Lord my God sacrifices that have cost me nothing." --2 Samuel 24-24 TEV
I've decided I'll do the same thing to help me keep my resolve to give up cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, and all other confections for Lent. I did this last year. I started out real strong and made it for almost a week before I broke (at, of all thing, a church fellowship dinner which was replete with a table full of homemade desserts). I really want to make it this time. I'm praying hard for God's help in squelching my desire for sweets. (I plan to stay away from church dinners, that's for sure.)
I'm not sure that it's such a great sacrifice anyway. I mean, it's something I really need to do for my own good, so is that an okay offering to God (if you really need to do it for your physical body)? It is after all, if I manage to do it, going to cost me something, that being eating the things that I find it hardest not to eat. I have a sweet tooth as big as an elephant's tusk. I love cookies and pies especially much, but I'm also crazy about all kinds of cakes. Candy and ice cream is easiest for me to leave off.
So if you have a prayer list, I'd appreciate being added to it for help in this monumental task. I think I'd find it easier to learn Greek than to give up sweet goodies. But I'm gonna give it my (and God's) best shot. Surely, together we can do it. Don't you think?
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On 02/22/2007, Rian said ...
I have long believed that refined sugar is an addictive substance. But an addiction can be broken. I quit nicotine cold turkey 8 years ago (whew). It was hard, but I did it.
Too bad there's not a patch for sugar. ;-)
Watch out for hidden sugars that might trigger your cravings. And I think artificial sweetners might be off-limits for you for a while.
Good luck. I am pulling for you. You can do this! When you get the jones for sugar, email me or go write it out in the lounge.
Sending you positive, success thoughts!
On 02/22/2007, Deborah said ...
Susan, I feel your pain! It's a very hard habit (addiction?) to over come.
Your quilts are so beautiful! All the quilts here are wonderful.
Thanks for your comments on my 12 x 12 x 12 challenge!
On 02/23/2007, Debra Spincic said ...
The lounge is always open and it is not loaded with any sugary snacks!
On 02/24/2007, GranFranVan said ...
If our bodies are the temple of the Lord, then he wants to help us have a healthy and fit body. That's the way I read it, anyway. Think how gorgeous He had the Israelites embellish his Temple in Jerusalem. He also had them build it to be strong and stable before adding the embellishments.
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