I've eliminated diet drinks by drinking water, tea with a half and half or so concoction, or small soft drinks. Fortunately, the cokes are so sweet, I may drink about 1/4 of one.
The problem is I haven't adapted anything else. No weight loss and other problems continue...night sweats, leg cramps, tight waist bands. I'm tired of being fat, yet I order whatever sounds good. Frustrating.
This morning, as I considered my pillow drenched with my own sweat while I was sleeping in a room away from my wife, I wondered why I, a person who is very task oriented, can't seem to get in shape. What is holding me back? Then I considered the phrase, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Maybe it's a test of my faith or an illustration of my lack of faith.
Maybe I need His help. Maybe I need to realize His importance.
Epiphany? Defined as a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or common place occurrence or experience.
Could be.
Philippians 4:13. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. (HCSB)
Have I invited Him daily to be a part of this?
