Diet Coke and Chocolate

I am confessing my sins this morning. I have major issues. This morning I got the kids off to school and then went back to bed. (strike 1) Then when I did get up I sat on my bum and watched an hour of TV. (strike 2) Then I rallied myself and went up to the $ store and got some diet coke and chocolate so I could face the day. (strike 3) WOW. I haven't exercised or eaten right in a long time. I am outta control. I even told the cashier as I was sucking down my diet coke (because I couldn't wait till I got into the parking lot to open it), "Yea, my diet coke and chocolate are like some people's beer and cigarette's." To which we both laughed. The cashier responded,"Well, we all have something."
It's true. We all do, don't we. For some it is coffee, or alcohol, cocaine, food, whatever. Why is it so difficult? Why do our physical selves war against our souls? How do people overcome such addictions? Are these addictions that seem harmless (coffee, diet coke, chocolate, food) really harmless. I am afraid we are all hopelessly flawed. And the only hope we have is the blood of Christ. I just pray that his grace is sufficient for me. I know that I am in no way good enough but praise God His sacrifice is!!!!!!!

I wanna live...

not just exist. Have you ever gone through seasons that feel like you were merely existing and not embracing life. Boy I have. It seems to me that when I am especially stressed or there has been some big change in my life that I have a tendency to shut down and turn into this robot like droid without joy or zest. I go from enjoying every moment to just getting through another day. How sickenly (is that a word?)sad. I realize that the only way to truly live is in Christ JESUS ALONE. All joy, peace, and hope are found in his rest. Even in the busiest of seasons if we go to Him to receive our "daily bread" then He gives us strength for today and great hope for tomorrow. Because He is faithful. I love Him. I love how He paints beautiful sunrises that cause my joy to overflow into moments of unspeakable praise. I love how He holds me in His righteous right hand and protects me from harm. I love His discipline, His patience, His grace. May we HOLD TIGHT TO OUR MERCIFUL SAVIOR DAILY AS IF OUR VERY LIVES DEPEND ON IT...because guess what they do. and hold onto Him tight....it's gonna be a wild ride:)