From the beginning of our dating relationship, my now- husband and I would travel 'up north' to his parent's cottage. It is a charming, 1,000 square foot little piece of heaven in the woods. It is rustic, it is casual, and above all, it is relaxing.
His mom, bless her sweet heart, loves to provide for everyone. She knows my husband and I have a sweet tooth, so without fail she would load up the 'candy drawer' any time we would come and visit. I used to leave the cottage feeling defeated, knowing that my splurges into the coveted treat drawer were unnecessary and damaging to my gut and my psyche. But now, nearly 12 years later, I can leave the cottage feeling victorious, healthy and strong, because it DOES NOT OWN ME.
I don't know how many times my clients have said "I just can't have _______ in the house," (fill in the blank with brownies, cookies, candy, etc), "because I will eat all of them." So what they are telling me is that an inanimate object that has no emotions has complete control? Who gave the brownies rule and reign over your day? Take it back!
If we dig a little deeper into this, it is not the treat that we consume that has power over us, it is the desire to escape and get away from our situation that drives us to overindulge. So when I would dive into the treat drawer time and time again, I wasn't just seeking sugar; I was seeking peace and respite from the craziness that comes with putting 7 people in a tiny space. Now that I realize what my soul actually needs, I step away and take a break. I take my daughter for a stroll out in God's beautiful creation and breathe deeply of His goodness. I now seek the redemption that comes only from knowing Him which is so much more satisfying then any piece of candy.
You have been redeemed.
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