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If you have a \u201croot,\u201d it just means you never gave yourself fully over to God. \u201cSee to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.\u201d Hebrews 12:16<\/em> You left a part of your heart, mind, and soul back to rule over it all. You have held back a part of the day that is \u201cyours.\u201d Perhaps you are afraid that God would not give you enough food or income or good times. Perhaps you think He is too distant or harsh. But look at all the animals. They are so taken care of\u2014all with a home and a family and a future for the species. Remember back to your first few days, just trusting God with hunger and fullness, and how great you did. You did not hurt for anything\u2014you lost weight and were happier and had so much more energy. Those are the moments of giving all to God. Those moments help you see the truth of God\u2019s rule. It is wonderful.<\/p>\n

All the tips in the world of how to eat less food will not help you if you do not just give it up and let God give back to you what He wants to give back. I can attest to the fact that it is more than enough; God is generous. Remember, more is not more\u2014more is less. When you overeat, you cannot taste it, and the results are painful.<\/p>\n

Even in the small choices\u2014when you hear God\u2019s lead through authority, suggestions from His Word, or directions from His Word, please take heed, because every little decision helps you to make a total life change. Learn to love to follow God\u2019s voice through hunger and fullness. In I John 2:5a it says, \u201cBut if anyone obeys his word, God\u2019s love is truly made complete in him.\u201d<\/em> And the opposite is also true. However, if you continue to obey God, your love for God will be complete\u2014daily choices that renew the mind until the mind is made up, and at that point it is a whole new life. You do not just make a one-time decision at age 12 to follow Christ. This is an ongoing life-change decision that you carry into every day, every space, every meal, and every situation.<\/p>\n

Read more in <\/a>Weigh Down Works! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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