Day 31a

I had some victory at lunch today.  YAY!!  Thank you Jesus.  I realized from giving up stuff at lunch that food is definitely too important.  I felt there was something lacking when I didn't get fast food.  I see the benefit of continuing to give the Lord my lunch and say yes Jesus you are more important than lunch, fast food, etc.  When I am less focused on food, I can focus more on God's kingdom.  I had a great time during lunch talking to a friend.  It was nice focusing on the friend instead of what I was eating.  It felt really good.  What I didn't get with fast food, I gained in a good conversation that was hopefully encouraging.  It was definitely encouraging to me.  It is so easy to fall though.  If I don't keep my mind on Jesus, I will fall in a second.  1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.  And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear,  But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."  Thank you for being faithful Jesus.  That you that you are the one that rescues us and provides a way out when we need it.  You always prove yourself faithful.  Help me to  be faithful to you.  Help this to be one of my spiritual acts of worship.  Praying I can give up food even more throughout the day tomorrow and say, "God, I love you more than this food." 
Fran