Your Body Isn't the Enemy- Your Flesh Is

Galatians 5:16-17 “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”PRACTICAL STEPS: STEP 1: SEPARATE IDENTITY FROM BEHAVIORRomans 6:11 says: “So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”STEP 2: EXPECT THE BATTLE1 Peter 4:12 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial…”STEP 3: STRENGTHEN YOUR SPIRIT DAILYMatthew 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” STEP 4: PRACTICE SAYING NO IMMEDIATELYJames 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Resistance is a decision and it’s up to you to make it happen.Lord, today was a hard lesson. I need tough love Jesus, thank you for flipping tables for me. I don’t want to set up tables in your house and take advantage of your grace. I want to live in my temple in a way that glorifies you. Thank You for this body You’ve given me. Forgive me for blaming it instead of taking responsibility for my choices. Help me recognize the difference between my body and my flesh. Strengthen my spirit so I can walk in self-control and obedience. I love You so much Father. Lead me to Your way everlasting. In Jesus’ name, amen.ACTION STEP: When a craving hits, don’t say, “This is who I am. Say: This is God’s battle—and I’m equipped to win it because He is in me!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