Food Isn't Your Problem- Lent Series

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18Matthew 6:16-18 says, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,  so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Notes: Kids should not fast. If you have a medical condition you should consult a doctor before even considering a food fast. If you can't food fast; social media, gossip, pop, coffee, games on your phone, gambling.When the craving hits, get on your knees and pray. Psalm 69:10 - When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting, it became my reproach.Ezra 8:23 - So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.Acts 14:23 - And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.Isaiah 58:6 - “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?God, I am selfish. Forgive me. Forgive me for all the distractions that keep me from pursuing you and leaning into this part of Your word. You command me to fast Lord and I haven’t. But I want to. I know discipline is an area I struggle with, but I know that with You all things are possible. Create in me a clean heart O God, I ache to hear from You. Show me how to lean into this fast Jesus and help me break the chains that are holding me back from living out all You have for me. I may not be ready Lord, but I AM willing. I think about all You did for me on that cross and it fills me with unspeakable gratitude, let me never take it for granted Jesus. Let me do this because You love me, not so that You’ll love me. Teach me Jesus, my heart is open. Amen.Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.  In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:• Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale• Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family• Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.• Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.• I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.• Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy. It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/frameworkJoin my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunityJoin my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders