Look Skinner without Dieting

I'm sorry if you are reading this post hoping for the answer on how to look skinner without dieting.  I don't have a clue.  I read this title on a magazine earlier this week at a doctor's office, and  when I saw the title, I laughed, because this is exactly how we live our lives.  We want a "quick/temporary fix" for our problems/issues.  We don't want to do the hard work involved to actually fix the problems.  We like to skip over the hard part and pretend that we are something that we are not.  It's like an optical illusion.  Facing the core reason for our problems/issues could cause us pain, discomfort, or changes in the way we do/see things. It's easier to ignore the issues and "suit up" in a false security and parade around so that others only see our "good" side, but deep down we are a mess.  Simply, we like to play pretend.

After a while, this type of living gets old!!  We rob our own selves of  peace and joy when we pretend. God tells us to walk in truth - no disguises.  Romans 3:3, "Are you so foolish?  After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?"

If you are putting off calling a doctor, making an appointment to visit a counselor, visiting a friend, forgiving someone, dieting, paying your bills, joining a support group, or the biggest - SALVATION, then today is your day.  God is waiting to help you.

Father, forgive us for trying to attain our goals and desires in our own strength.  Help us to live Godly lives that gives you honor and praise.  Where we are weak, you are strong.  Lord, give us the strength and courage to work on the "hard things" that you want us to deal with and change.  Where there is fear, we exchange it for your peace and your help.