One morning as I stirred my cup of cream into my half cup of coffee, I realized that it was Wednesday and I had promised myself I would only do this on Mondays. I went from having this artery clogging goodness every morning 7 days a week, down to three days a week. However, I’ve slowly gone to four and five days a week now. I kept stirring, and whispering to myself over and over “this is it, no more this week” when I realized something, I didn’t want to stop. The hot temperature gives me comfort and the taste is undeniably yummy. Yet the calories and fat when consumed on a regular basis is a proven health hazard along with adding on extra pounds. I can’t seem to drop any weight but, deep down I don’t want to cut back. The light finally came on and I realized that I promised myself something that I didn’t really mean and therefore I couldn’t drink just one! Ouch! Honesty stings and is quite ugly when it’s about yourself.

Truth is, I’m not accustomed to the word “no” or dying to my fleshly desires. I ask Hubs all the time to tell me “no” when I ask to stop for ice cream. I even say I promise I won’t back talk. Well bless his heart, he knows better. I hate to say it but he’s pretty smart and he knows I don’t really mean it. Plus he likes ice cream too!

The bible informs us in Galatians 5:16-26 on what it means to live in the Spirit as opposed to living in the flesh and what the honorable qualities are to be gained by living in the Spirit.

I’m pretty sure lying isn’t something God wants us to do….even to ourselves.

Do you struggle with making promises to yourself that you don’t keep like….just one more bite or just one more drink!?

Join me as we walk by the Spirit keeping our fleshly desires under control therefore showing self-control.

Father, we need your divine help in telling ourselves “no.” We need the desire to stop! We might mean well…..but we are weak please help us keep our promises to ourselves, to others and especially to you. Forgive us when we fall short…guide us to continue trying. In Jesus name Amen.