Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Take a good look at those cookies.  This is not a professional shot.  My phone took that picture.  Those cookies were calling my name.  I resisted.  Praise the Lord!  If I'm cutting down on my sugar and at every opportunity some well-meaning person is passing around sugar and trying to compel me to eat it, my fight is so much more difficult. 

At this meeting, I took a moment to think about my goal -- my Divine Health and Fitness.  There have been so many moments where I only thought about the moment and how tasty the food was going to be.  Thinking about a flatter stomach was a helpful thing.  I also had a short little prayer, "Lord, help."  From lunch on, the cookies were always there in background.  I stayed in my seat.  I focused on the meeting and almost forgot about those brownies and cookies...almost.  I can be successful in little things and larger things with the help of the Lord.  I have to remember in all things seek the Lord.  Christmas should be the time where I truly focus on seeking Jesus as my north star.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ~Matthew 6:33