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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Do I Have Periodic Bouts of Reverting Back to Being a Fool?

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

 In the 30+ years that God has allowed the vast majority of the 80+ pounds to stay off, I've fluctuated over time. When I'm more focused on my relationship with my Lord and Savior, my food program seems to be easier to follow and temptations don't seem to phase me.

 On the other hand, when I'm zipping through my prayers, trailing off without even realizing it or speed reading the my daily Bible reading, I find myself struggling with temptations. Additionally, during times when I'm not as focused on my relationship with Christ, it seems that I'm less patient with others around, when that isn't the case when I make God my priority.

 This Bible verse made me realize that I'm allowing myself to revert back to being a fool each time I let my focus and priorities wander. Fortunately for me, Christ is all forgiving when we ask Him and He brings me back to focus on what's most important, my relationship with Him and then, those He's put in my life.

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

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