A Spoonful

There's a new commercial out that I particularly like. I think it's a Special-K ad - there's an animated figure with a giant spoon... Can you change your future with a spoon? The line i like goes something like this...

Every day we make choices. We decide to say "I'm hungry." Or mmmm... pizza!!!"


Now I don't think Special-K's going to change my life. I'm not even convinced that it's particularly good for me. But I laugh to myself every time I hear that commercial because it's so true! We actually can make choices every day that will change our future for the better. Once again, this reminds me of a Proverb I read recently that applies to so many areas of life. But this morning, I'm going to plug it in here.

"Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil." ~ Proverbs 4:25-27

The footnote in my study Bible really draws out the wisdom of this Proverb:

"Concentrate on those desires that will keep us on the right path. Make sure your affections lead you in the right direction. Put boundaries on your desires: don't go after everything you see. Look straight ahead, keep your eyes fixed on your goal, and don't get sidetracked on detours that lead to sin."

Wow, if I put this in terms of living a healthy life - eating right and disciplining my body in the way that pleases God - then I've got wisdom here that will really help me succeed! Read that last paragraph again - it will really get you motivated!