I dreamed I was tempted to eat a peach in the middle of the night at 3 am. I ate it and wanted more. It was so juicy and full of flavor. I never liked peaches, but this peach was special. I was just about to take another big bite, then I remembered that I am not supposed to eat peaches.
Unexpected Temptation
I have a disease, hypothyroidism and my medicine is required to be taken on an empty stomach. I should not eat anything in the middle of the night. I especially should not eat strawberries or peaches. They are on the list of foods that affect the thyroid and my medicine. I like strawberries, not peaches. I expected to be tempted to eat strawberries, but not peaches. I want to do the best I can to not aggravate my disease.
What Can I Do?
The deed was done. I had eaten a peach. I usually take my medicine at 5am every day and I would need to wait for an empty stomach. Maybe even longer, with an unalloyed food in my system. I was stressed out because, my whole day would be off as I tried to recover from my mistake. I wondered if I could trust myself to not give into an unhealthy temptation again. How could I trust myself, when even the things I don’t like are a temptation? I felt hopeless and did not trust myself. I trust Jesus and I know He loves me. I suddenly had Hope again. I could ask God for help.
I Am Asking For Help
Lord God Almighty, have mercy on me and help me in my weakness. Holy Father, I am like a child that needs You to look out for my best interests. I am a child in need of a wise parent with the love and authority to keep me safe and healthy. Jesus, help me live a Christ Centered and Abundant Life in You. I give You all of the foods, drinks and anything else that is unhealthy for me. I am weak and easily tempted. I trust You to help me learn how to avoid unhealthy temptations. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that enables me to walk stress free and put my past mistakes behind me. Thank You for what You have done during this prayer and will continue to do. Amen.