I love to know about the how and the why of everything. So when the doctor told us that I was a ticking time bomb for diabetes and that our daughter hit all of the indicators and needed it to be controlled now, I started to read. I got my hands on every single thing I could. And a lot of it did not line up with what my health conscious self had already learned was good for us. So I prayed. And I started to read the Bible with an eye for anything that might apply.
I got so much more than I bargained for!
God really does have a plan for all of this. And, if I align our habits with His mandates, we'll be fine. I was so encouraged, but I felt a little crazy. I mean, who eats like they did in Leviticus? Well, believe it or not, a lot of people.
One of my favorite blogs has been Hallee the Homemaker (and I loved her recipes before we embarked on this journey, too!) because she shares the what and the why of the Levitical plan for nutrition. Not to mention about two years ago I felt like God was prompting me to learn how to make bread. And not only that, to make the flour I was using in it. I tried - and failed. But then, at the start of this new leg of the journey, God reminded me that He did not call me to give up. So I started to do more reading to see if maybe it was a part of the puzzle. It was! I found a blog (and I'm sorry I can't remember which one) that pointed me to a teach CD (order it HERE - it's totally FREE!) by Sue Becker. I ordered it, listened to it, and was convinced it was the missing piece. I've continued to read articles by her and watch the videos they have on their website for learning purposes.
And for the last month, it has been awesome around here. As a homeschooling mom, I can only tell you that I wish we had changed our diets like this at the start of the journey. And I'm so glad we're doing it now and not later. As a parent, I can tell you that God has shown me that quality nutrition is literally a tool I use to equip my children to behave well and have a good attitude; when I deprive them of it for convenience, then I am robbing them of a tool they need to succeed with their best. As a concerned mom wondering about various health issues in her children, I have found so much relief in seeing them all clear up! And as a woman who has not been at her healthiest, I am feeling better than I have in years. Even Awesome Hubby is on board!
God certainly knew what He was talking about when He spoke of daily bread. And none of the mandates in Scripture are pointless. I'm learning and growing in this area, and excited to see what else will be coming our way!
I got so much more than I bargained for!
God really does have a plan for all of this. And, if I align our habits with His mandates, we'll be fine. I was so encouraged, but I felt a little crazy. I mean, who eats like they did in Leviticus? Well, believe it or not, a lot of people.
One of my favorite blogs has been Hallee the Homemaker (and I loved her recipes before we embarked on this journey, too!) because she shares the what and the why of the Levitical plan for nutrition. Not to mention about two years ago I felt like God was prompting me to learn how to make bread. And not only that, to make the flour I was using in it. I tried - and failed. But then, at the start of this new leg of the journey, God reminded me that He did not call me to give up. So I started to do more reading to see if maybe it was a part of the puzzle. It was! I found a blog (and I'm sorry I can't remember which one) that pointed me to a teach CD (order it HERE - it's totally FREE!) by Sue Becker. I ordered it, listened to it, and was convinced it was the missing piece. I've continued to read articles by her and watch the videos they have on their website for learning purposes.
And for the last month, it has been awesome around here. As a homeschooling mom, I can only tell you that I wish we had changed our diets like this at the start of the journey. And I'm so glad we're doing it now and not later. As a parent, I can tell you that God has shown me that quality nutrition is literally a tool I use to equip my children to behave well and have a good attitude; when I deprive them of it for convenience, then I am robbing them of a tool they need to succeed with their best. As a concerned mom wondering about various health issues in her children, I have found so much relief in seeing them all clear up! And as a woman who has not been at her healthiest, I am feeling better than I have in years. Even Awesome Hubby is on board!
God certainly knew what He was talking about when He spoke of daily bread. And none of the mandates in Scripture are pointless. I'm learning and growing in this area, and excited to see what else will be coming our way!
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