“I the LORD do not change.” Malachi 3:6 (NIV)
Yes, it’s spring break time, and soon it will be summer. And, you know what that means?
Bathing suit season.
Scary.
So, when I recently read on a magazine cover, “Eat a can of pineapple before you go to bed and speed up your metabolism!” I immediately ran to the store, purchased 10 cans of pineapple and began downing a can before bed each night. Of course, I didn’t lose any weight and all of that acidic pineapple left my mouth with small blisters.
Later, I read in another magazine that drinking a spoonful of apple cider vinegar before every meal would promote better health and weight loss. (The verdict is still out on that one…I’ll let you know.)
And, just the other day I saw a news report touting the amazing weight-loss benefits of Wu-Long tea, so as you might have guessed, I ordered some of that, too.
It seems that every single day a “new and improved” product debuts and claims to be a great aid in promoting weight loss. Or, a new study reveals that what we once thought was a good, safe, effective vitamin to aid in carb blocking is actually harmful to one’s health.
It’s hard to know what to believe.
Obviously, new information is discovered. New studies emerge. New products are invented. Sometimes, it seems almost impossible to keep up with current diet and health trends and differentiate between truth and myth. (I know because I write a lot of articles in the health and fitness market, and it’s ever changing!)
In a world of empty promises, crazy gimmicks, and bogus studies, aren’t you glad that God’s Word is true and that He never changes? I am so thankful that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. I am so grateful that I won’t wake up tomorrow and discover that grace is no longer available to me or that prayer only works on Tuesdays.
Yes, things are constantly changing in many areas of my life but not in one–my relationship with God. He is my stability, my rock, my love and my firm foundation. His love is never ending. His favor is limitless. And His mercies are new and available to me every morning.
And, guess what? They’re available to you, too!
So, if you’re feeling a little frazzled, overwhelmed and confused by all the craziness of the world or simply a little mortified that you actually wasted money on the “lose weight while you sleep” formula, spend some quality time with your Father today. You’ll come away completely refreshed, assured of who you are in Him and ready to face the day.
Now, I’ve got to run…the Fed Ex guy is here with my order of Wu-Long tea…for research purposes, of course. 😉
