A Mind to Work

During the 12-week Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries Health and Fitness Course, we study the Book of Nehemiah.  In Nehemiah 4:6, the Jewish remnant were about to experience a miracle from God because "the people had a mind to work."  What was the miracle?  In just 52 days, the Jews miraculously rebuilt the wall around the City of Jerusalem, which had been completely destroyed by the Babylonians (Nehemiah 6:15)!  Although there was opposition from their enemies, the Jewish remnant diligently worked to obey God's command to rebuild.  They kept their focus even though they had to work with one hand while holding a weapon to fend off attacks with the other.
 
In Ephesians 6, God commands us to daily put on the whole armor of God so that we, too, can stand strong against the evil that comes against us as we labor for Him.  This includes your labor to rebuild and repair the damage you've done to the temple of the Holy Spirit, which is your body.  God expects you to have a mind to work and be dressed for warfare with the opposition that's coming.  He does not give you permission to quit under any circumstances.  On the contrary, His unwavering command to you is this: "Go up into the mountains and bring down timber.  Build My house (this includes your body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit) so that I might take pleasure in it and be honored" (Haggai 1:8).
 
In other words, you should expect to be mentally assaulted by food and beverage advertisements.  Moreover, you should anticipate being physically blindsided by the sight and smell of your favorite foods as you drive pass restaurants you used to frequent.  Likewise, you should foresee the emotional barrage that usually occurs when you deny yourself the foods and beverages you usually eat.  The same is true when anorexics and bulimics are faced with their customary triggers.  Whatever your eating disorder or dysfunction, set your mind to work to rebuild the Lord’s house so that He will take pleasure in it and be honored.  Do not allow the mere reality of the fight to deter you from trying, or otherwise discourage you.  Like the Israelites, you must obey the command of the Lord and come prepared for the battle.  The good news is the fight is fixed because God has already assured you the victory!
 
If God has given you an obedient heart and a made up mind that’s ready and willing to work regardless of the circumstances of this life and opposition from the enemy, order your copy of the Eating as an Act of Worship Teacher’s Edition TODAY!  In the book, you will learn the biblical principles regarding the body, dieting, exercising, and maintaining a healthy body for the glory of God!  As you apply the principles to your life, the Holy Spirit will empower you to lead your children to do the same and succeed where so many others have failed!  Order your copy of the Eating as an Act of Worship Teacher’s Edition online NOW at Amazon.com.