Climbing Mountains even when the Odds are against Me

Have you ever started something and after you start, you begin to have thoughts “This is too much. I can’t do this!” ? Even the smallest obstacle seems too big! You begin to think that maybe it was a mistake, I really can’t do this.

These thoughts are the biggest obstacle to any challenge, any purpose for your life, even a “normal” day.

These are what create the odds of failing at what you are trying to accomplish. I am trying to eat healthy. I cook with real, whole foods. Nothing processed, if I can help it. I cook at home, no going out, bring snacks and lunch with me when we go out for the day. But I have to look out for the thoughts that seem to creep in without warning.

“Come on, it would not hurt just to have a little taste”

“Aw, you’ve done so good this week, why don’t you treat yourself, it won’t hurt any”

“So what if you gain back a couple of pounds, think how good that cake would taste”

“Pizza, mmmmm”

Most times I can jump over the obstacles, some don’t bother me much. But others… there are those that seem too big to get over, and I give in. It just seems easier to eat what I know is not going to help me, and I forget how sick it makes me afterwards. I live in the moment.

I am learning to shop, learning to travel, learning to live daily by asking God to help me. I ask Him to go with me, to shop with me, to travel with me and keep us safe and healthy. This is not an easy habit, for some reason. I think there are days where it is easier to give in. On those days, the odds are against me. I have learned to pay attention to those feelings and do not go near places that will tempt me. And I have learned to ask Jesus to help me shop. I don’t always remember, but it does feel better when I do!

So, I am learning to beat the odds, and turn the tide so that the odds are in my favour! With God’s help, this will become the normal for me.

I hope you can beat the odds too, and jump over what ever your obstacle is and get to the other side!

“And lo, I am with our always, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20b