Winding Down

Dear Diary,

Christmas is winding down for the Schacht Six, but we're on two weeks holidays, so the fun has just begun. I've eaten way too much for one person--way too much. But I'm not going to beat myself up over it, I'm brushing myself off and getting back in the game of modest eating.

I found this verse just before Christmas:

"Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it." ~ Proverbs 25:16

I shared the verse with my parents on Boxing Day while we all reflected on the holiday eating that's been going on. My daughter who was listening to the conversation slid over to whisper in my ear. Sometimes it takes a child to point me in the right direction.

She explained to me that food is a gift from God, and when we take advantage of His goodness we're not showing our appreciation for it. I guess it's a bit like getting a new toy from your parents and leaving it in the driveway.

Wow! That's my kid. I think I'll head her warning.

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