Daily Power #24

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. (Rom. 12:1)

Superman has his Kryptonite, and I have my Krispy Kremes.

Donuts are my weakness. But I know they’re not good for me—and more important, I know if I eat just one, then I might have a second, and suddenly I’m cutting corners the rest of the day. And once I’ve blown what I ate on one day, it’s that much easier to do it the next. So I’ve learned to stay away from my Kryptonite.

We all have our weaknesses. Day after day we make choices about what we will eat and drink, what to watch on Netflix, what to listen to in our car, or which blogs to read. We often think these little choices don’t matter that much, at least not in the long run. But it’s just the opposite: all of these decisions affect our body, our mind, and our spirit—what we think, how we feel, the way we act.

Our choices, even little ones, can bring us closer to God, but they can also pull us away. If we aren’t careful and deliberate about all the daily choices that influence us, we open ourselves up for temptation and snares from our Enemy.

Your choices matter—every single one of them. Remember that change you began making a few weeks ago? Even if you’ve slipped a time or two, now is the time to get back on track. Today choose wisely, nourishing and protecting your body as a gift from God, caring for it as a good steward.

Power Lift

Dear God, I’m grateful for the body you’ve given me and want to make it a living sacrifice for your glory. Help me to take the best care possible in every choice I make today.