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Why do you want to be free of diet addiction and the yo-yo of dieting ups and downs? Your “why” will drive you and sustain you–if you choose carefully.

Is it for a smaller size? A certain weight? An upcoming event you’re trying to get in shape for?

Sadly, these goals will never sustain us. Let’s be honest, they’re just not enough motivation when we’re facing that big bowl of creamy fetuccine alfredo or that gooey warm chocolate cake drizzled with raspberry sauce. (Yeah, I’m on vacation right now and surrounded by amazing restaurants!)

So what’s the why that will enable us to do the how? (This is kind of like the “who’s on first base” bit, isn’t it?)

Jesus makes it clear what his purpose was in John 4:34: “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to accomplish His work.”

What is the work that God has called you to? When you’re finally free, who are the people in your life who are in bondage to the same issues who desperately need freedom? Jesus came to set the captives free. When you are free, God will use you to set others free! That’s exciting, isn’t it?

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” Titus 2:11-14

We are a people who are to be “zealous for good deeds”–not weight loss, not diets, not even fitness.

Only those who are truly free can lead others to freedom.

Our why must be gospel-centric–not me-centric. As we pursue the good of our brothers and sisters–and those who aren’t in the family of believers yet–we will be propelled to make lasting choices.

Let’s pursue the freedom that comes through obedience today–and every day!