I'm not healthy.

Last night I caught some of the show "The Biggest Loser" I am a fan of that show. Its amazing the transformation the people make and its not only a physical one. Most people get mad at me for liking the show because they say I can't relate. Well I can't. But I'm not healthy. I need to be doing what they are doing.

If you were to look at me you would assume that I am healthy. But in reality I'm not very healthy at all.

I want to be healthy. I believe that eating fresh fruit and veggies is something that should be in everyones daily diet. Its not in mine. I think we need to eat less meat and dairy products. (We won't get into that debate today) I think if you want to be healthy you shouldn't drink pop, or eat fast food. Well I eat all of the before mentioned things!

When I was in college I had an amazing professor. When I say amazing I mean this man "cured" his wife of M.S. by changing her diet. I say "cured" because apparently it can't be cured but she has no symptoms anymore which in my book is cured! He has helped people get over cancer by helping with their diet and lots more. (by the way this man eats very little meat and its usually fish and no dairy)

I was on a biology trip with him and he took samples of our blood to look at it. (thats how he helps cure people) He looks at their blood and can tell what they are missing. He can even tell if you had a trauma in your history from your blood! (he looked at my dads and could tell he had broken his neck when he was in college)

Well he looked at mine while I was on this biology trip and then said "Suzie what do you do to take care of yourself!?!" He was concerned because I was sooo unhealthy. (something I bet he didn't expect since I was thin) See I was in college eating from McDonalds late at night several times a week. I don't drink much water and didn't drink much back then. I said uhh... nothing, I don't really do anything to take care of myself. He told me I had tiny blood clots in my blood and I needed to change my diet or I would end up having a heart attack or stroke at a young age!

I have a hard time eating healthy because I don't see the consequences (yet) my metabolism is still running pretty high and fast so I don't put on weight very easily. If I'm not gaining weight I just keep eating whatever I want whenever I want. (Making me very unhealthy)

I so wish unhealthy food didn't taste sooo good, and it wasn't sooo cheap! I keep saying if I had the money I would buy more organic and healthy things. But in reality i'm probably never going to feel like I have the money to buy those things. Its like people who don't want to have children until they are financially ready. Well you are never going to be financially ready! (unless you are part of the few rich in our community)

I've decided to buy more produce and less pre-packaged meals. I've decided to spend more on healthy food now so I won't be paying for medical bills later. Oh I still eat fast food, I still drink pop, I still LOVE white pasta (which isn't good for you). Everything in moderation of course! But someday I hope to eat little to none of the things that are ruining the body God gave me.

As a Christian it is my responsibility to take care of God's temple. (my body) We get so focused on all the "churchy" things. We forget to take care of the temple the Holy Spirit is residing in.

I recently heard Justin Lookadoo speak and he said "don't preach at people about a sin in their life if you can't control your own body." He was referring to gluttony. Over eating is a sin and something I am guilty of. It doesn't show on the outside. Its hurting me from the inside. And God isn't pleased. I'm asking God for forgiveness and asking you to hold me accountable.

I just want God to use me and I don't want my sin to stand in the way of what He has planned!

Psalm 101 A Psalm of David

I read from Psalm 101 today and wanted to share some thoughts.

In Psalm 101:2 it says "I will be careful to live a blameless life, when you will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home".

The Topic in Sr. High Youth has been integrity these last few weeks. So my thoughts have really been on that topic lately.

I never thought that getting one pop at Mc Donald's and re-filling it so two people could drink it was like stealing. I really didn't see it that way I thought I was just being cheap. But it was brought to my attention that really its not right. It in fact WAS cheap! But because I was stealing! That is one area in my life that has recently been changed!

But in Psalm 101:6-7 David says "I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me. I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house and liars will not stay in my presence."

People wonder why ministries are so thorough when approving adults to volunteer to lead children and youth. First of all because of their physical safety of course! But also because we need a ministry team of faithful people, people who are above reproach. Most churches do not expect people to be perfect (if they do I would suggest finding a new church) but I know I personally do expect more from those in leadership positions esp. if they are working with young impressionable people.

James 3:1 says "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Paul said it well in 1 Corinthians 10:23 Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible but not everything is constructive.

There are so many things I am "allowed" to do. But because of the example I want to set, and the life I want to live I choose to not to.

Our close friends should be Christians surround yourself with Christian friends. Yet love everyone otherwise how will you share the love of Christ you have found for yourself with someone who hasn't experienced it yet?

My prayer for you today is that you are seeking God and leading a life above reproach!