So much of what we do and talk about today has to do with feelings. “I feel tired.” “I feel happy.” “I feel sad.” “I feel confused.” “I feel confident.” “I feel comfortable.” We do various things throughout the day based on what we feel. We rank activities based on how they make us feel. Most of the time I choose what I want to eat based on my current feelings. I’m what could be called an emotional eater. I eat well when I am confident and comfortable, and I eat poorly when I am not confident or am worried about something. This has not served me well as I have grown older mostly because my poor food choices cause me to need new clothing. Now don’t get me wrong. I like shopping and buying new clothes. However, I don’t like being forced in to buying new clothes because I’m outgrowing the old ones. I have done my share of reading and researching healthy foods and eating plans. I know what I should eat. Honestly, when I eat well I do feel better. Those are the times I’m using wisdom to guide my food choices.
Using wisdom in all of our life choices is really the way to go. Ecclesiastes 2:13 says, “Then I saw that wisdom is better then folly and self-indulgence as light excels darkness.” (AMP) Self-indulgence in the foods that make me feel better emotionally only causes brief periods of satisfaction. When I use wisdom and make healthy eating choices, my whole body feels better. If I can avoid giving in to my feelings temporarily then I benefit more permanently.
I know it may seem odd to use this verse and the subject of eating to make a point. However, I believe this truly applies to all areas of our lives. I can survive my temporary indulgence in foods that improve my mood, but I thrive when I choose ones that are good for my health. What areas can you use wisdom in to help improve your day?
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