Just Desserts

   I realized that in my last post that I said "just desserts" instead of "just deserves" :)  The perfect lead in to my post about those deep rooted nagging sins in our lives because it tells you what I had on my mind! I think all of us have areas where we struggle, some are easier to hide (but I think folks would be surprised at what they think is hidden but is really obvious)  than others but one of mine is easily recognizable because of the size of my jeans. I have a deep rooted, idolatrous love for all things in the carb family. I love cake, I love donuts, I love chocolate in all forms, I love warm bread smothered in butter, I , well you get it. I could try to blame it on my Dad who has a tshirt that says "I love cornbread" but since he is trim I dont think it will stick. No, this love is one of the many idols that I tend to put before my God. It sounds really bad written down... idolatry... and many would poopoo the thought of something like the love of a muffin as being idolatry but it is, to me. I am not saying it is wrong to enjoy any of these things on occasion but when it becomes a battle in my mind that I lose on a regular basis and overindulge, then I need to deal with it. Telling the world is a good start! I told one of my children recently that if you speak about your sins to someone they lose a lot of their power over you. So, I am testing it out :) And it is none too soon because I bought a family size bag of kisses yesterday!
  Lord, give me the desire to have no other gods before You and the strength and wisdom to serve You wholeheartedly!