Since I have used this Bible passage as an example of how the Lord God has positively influenced my overeating, this doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the verse. Debbie

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I Regret My Actions

Colossians 3: 8-10.But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.  Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created Him.  

I had to go to the bank to rectify a banking issue and my husband agreed to meet me there. I had an hour and a forty-five minutes to get back to pick a kiddo up, which seemed like more than enough time. 

You got it. It really wasn't! We waited for one and a half hours. I figured that in ten minutes, I could tell the banker what I needed, sign the paperwork and let my husband finish the transaction, while I went to pick up the kiddo.

Well, it took the whole ten minutes reviewing everything and I had no cush time. I told her that I had to be across town to get a kiddo and couldn't do it now and had to leave. She looked bewildered!

I know she must have felt terrible. I sure did! There's a time when I would have eaten over something like this, but I've been learning how helpful it is for me to say brief prayers in the midst of situations. So, I said a brief prayer for Not Enough Time Grace while I tried to get across town without exceeding any of the speed limits. Fortunately, I got him within minutes of being dismissed. 

I called my husband and asked him to meet me at the bank in a half hour, so we could try to rectify the banking issue together. I got there before he did, and I apologized to her profusely. I tried to explain to the banker that I wasn't upset with her, I was just upset with not having enough time. Not enough time to correct the problem. Not enough time to pick up the kiddo. Not enough time to properly explain why I had to leave the bank quickly, although I tried, but it was using up time! 

Fortunately, the banker was very gracious and understood about not wanting to leave a child stranded after dismissal. We were able to rectify the banking issue and that was good, but what was even better was rectifying the issue with the banker. I had felt badly about that and not having adequate time to explain calmly. 

 Since I am applying these Bible Verses to my life, it may not convey the whole meaning of the verses. Debbie

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