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A Matter of Decision

December 29, 2020
by Gwen Shamblin Lara
devotional, God and weight loss, Gwen Shamblin, motivational quote, Weigh Down, Weight loss success
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Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35

If you are still struggling, it is not for lack of information – you have all the information you need at your fingertips! It is because you continue to resist dying to your own will. The more you resist, the harder the battle will be, and the fact is, you will never change God’s truths. God provides us with many pleasures, but they have boundaries. Going beyond those boundaries reflects lust and greed, grabbing for more than our share. It also reflects an attitude that you think God won’t provide enough for you Himself – an attitude He simply will not tolerate.

God is not looking for perfection with every bite, but He IS looking for a heart not filled with lust for food. Also, He is not looking for the “appearance” of righteousness. All through scripture, there are those who did not have the “appearance” of righteousness, but they were completely devoted to God. We must stop looking at some other person, and concentrate totally on our OWN relationship with God.

God wants a covenant relationship with us—with our heart and our very soul. Just like marriage, we don’t know when we begin this relationship just how difficult keeping our commitment may become, but God is perfect in HIS commitment. He can—and will—overlook imperfections because of the love and devotion in our heart. But when the hard times hit, we must not wander.

So get out of the pantry and onto your knees. God eagerly awaits with open arms for us to repent and return to His love, but He leaves it up to us. God can only transform your heart if you give it to Him, and He blesses those whose hearts are devoted to and fully in love with Him. Entering the promised land is not a matter of time, but a matter of decision!

(Excerpt from Exodus Devotional: Laying Down Your Idols, by Gwen Shamblin Lara)
Gwen Shamblin Lara
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Gwen Shamblin Lara was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, with a strong faith and foundational values. She grew up with a medical background, making rounds with her father, Walter Henley, M.D., who was a General Surgeon. She received her undergraduate degree in Dietetics and Masters Degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Biochemistry from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Gwen was an Instructor of Foods and Nutrition at the University of Memphis for five years, and she worked with the city's Health Department for an additional five years, helping specifically in the areas of overweight, obesity, pregnancy, and child health.... Read More
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      Catherine Cavner November 20, 2014 at 7:58 am Reply

      Thank you for this. I really needed this.

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      tracy horton November 20, 2014 at 4:45 pm Reply

      I love thls message .i know that God is with me in my time of need.

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      Justine Clark December 29, 2015 at 8:28 am Reply

      Thank you! I needed to hear this today!

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      Fernanda Goeben December 28, 2016 at 4:43 am Reply

      Very true and supportive. Trying hard to remember these words when I am not truly hungry and eat or drink.
      Thank you, God bless you.

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      Cheri Janzen January 31, 2017 at 1:58 am Reply

      I stumbled upon this in my inbox and this message’s timing was perfect! Thank you for this truth!

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      Lisa Peters December 27, 2017 at 9:08 am Reply

      Wow !! This is clear!!

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      Tami Green December 28, 2017 at 8:35 am Reply

      Thank you. Perfect timing!!!

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      Jane Stanley April 3, 2019 at 3:11 am Reply

      Powerful Truth given with loving words that totally change my day-thank you!!

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      Bill Myers December 29, 2019 at 6:42 am Reply

      Like the others’ comments, I too needed this. The Holy Spirit has been prompting me to obey in regards to eating. I’ve caught myself overeating AND eating too fast during my day. I teach music and during many rehersals, I will grab a quick bite and over eat, especially if I’m distracted and not thinking abut it. Thankfully today’s a new day! Thank you Gwen for sharing what God has given you. Blessings.

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      Jill Sharp December 29, 2019 at 7:09 am Reply

      Timeless truth that has spurred me on for 20 years now. Thank you for living it and teaching this life changing message!

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      Kaitlynn Lindgren December 29, 2019 at 10:12 am Reply

      Amazing! Thank you so much!! ❤️

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      Craig Sroda December 29, 2020 at 6:00 am Reply

      This is a great reminder – Entering the promised land is not a matter of time, but a matter of DECISION !

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      Misty Westebbe December 29, 2020 at 8:18 am Reply

      Beautiful direction on this day!!!!! Thank you!!!!

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      Carol anger December 29, 2020 at 3:33 pm Reply

      Truth never changes.❤️ Thank you GWEN.

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