Both Master's and mine.
Three months ago i was diagnosed as being diabetic. i've been working to change the way i eat, so my blood sugar number stays where it's supposed to. So far so good -- until last night. i had a meltdown, emotionally speaking and i reverted to old habits. Food is my drug of choice. It's been a struggle to develop new habits.
Master has been so helpful to me in this regard. Being accountable to Him helps me make much better food choices. He's been my coach and my cheerleader, encouraging me to do better. He said to me once, "Master wants you around for a long time with Him." This touched me so much. i want to be around for a long time with Him too, very much.
So i hated to have to tell Him that i gave in to emotional eating last night. i felt so bad that i disappointed Him, and i felt bad that i disappointed myself. He reminded me once again that i cannot do that anymore. Yes Master, i know. i'm sorry i disappointed You. He was very kind and understanding -- no lectures or punishment, just a quiet reminder of how important this all is.
But the regret and sadness i feel because i know i disappointed Him, is pretty effective punishment. He believes in me, probably more than i believe in myself. i want to be worthy of His belief. i'll be thinking about this for a long time.



