What’s In Your Stew?
Ten pounds! A nice round number and something to be proud of, but is that number The Thing? Is the weight loss what I’m in this for? Is there something bigger than my belly being addressed here? I believe there is, and I believe it is why it is so vital for me to be accountable to those I trust.
I’m finding that my obesity is outward evidence of inward excess. Gluttony is a state of mind-lessness - a lack of discipline, a rebellious wallowing in spoils rather than careful tending of resources. I’ve been stewing when I should have been stewarding.
With so many friends and family here cheering me on, it becomes more and more difficult to waste (waist!) what I have – remaining open and honest about what and why I eat is changing my mind-lessness into mind-fulness. What really excites me about this process is that changing this behavior isn’t only going to affect my weight.
I want to turn my inward focus on gluttony of self into an outward focus on generosity of spirit and service. The things that I have voraciously consumed throughout my life could be put to much better use if given away. It’s not that what I’ve been consuming was “bad” – it was bad that I was consuming so much.
Generosity Gumbo… sounds yummy
Yes Sir! Great perspective. Would love to hear more.
Good Job Andrew! 10 lbs. is great. I like your new phrase “stewing instead of stewardship” and “gluttony of self”. We are all so vulnerable to this sort of thing. It really requires a renewing of our minds and a lifestyle change, not just a diet. I pray the Lord will continue to give you the necessary grace and endurance and that you will continually lean on Him.
xxoo