Indulgence....

In THOSE moments. There's just gonna be those days; you know the ones I'm talking about. For whatever reason, you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, frustrated, or maybe even a bit angry. If you're like me, the natural tendency is to turn to food for a little comfort and down time. Problem is, this journey is about making healthy changes, so where exactly does that leave you?

First and foremost, turn to God. Honestly, only He can fill the void you're feeling in those moments. Meet Him with hands open for Him to fill, rather than balled up or worse yet grabbing, trying to fill them yourself. If there's still a desire for your "comfort food" be reasonable about it. 

Today was a bit on the stressful side; no particular reason, just "one of those days". Normally, I'd run away to Starbucks for a venti mocha java chip frappucino made with whole milk and smothered in whipped cream with extra chips and drizzle. I could've made that choice again today, using my weekly indulgence points, but.... God is changing me right?  Therefore, even tho I could've done it, I had to ask myself, "should I do it?"  1 Corinthians 10:23 tells us "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive."  

If there's joy to be found in this journey, even during the stressful times, we need to look to God to find it. After dinner tonight, I still had 3 points left that I'd normally save for my bedtime snack or my evening vanilla bean latte'. Tonight however, I REALLY REALLY wanted a frappe'. I did a little searching and discovered that, praise The Lord, Starbucks actually has a light java chip frappe' and it's only 4 points for a tall. Yes, I had to sacrifice the whipped cream and drizzle, but I think I can live with that as I continue to seek God on this path to health and find joy in the gift He chose to offer me tonight, wrapped in a classic Starbucks cup:)