Candies and chocolate are top choices for a treat
Treats for the young and old and even the pets.
How about the fluffy pastries that line up in the bakery fridge?
Pair with frosty milk or coffee,
And the eyes leap for joy!
Have you tried the latest boba flavor?
I heard it tastes like heaven!
Oh, that glorious sweet filled with sugar, flour, and cream.
How it calls our name
Right after meals, mid-day, and more.
But, beware how these “delicacies” that knock at your door
It starts with one bar
Soon, shiny wrappers rest on your drawer
You look for deals - buy 1 and get 50% off for the second.
Next thing you know, you sit at the dentist’s office,
Hoping for one less cavity this year.
You vow I will cut down the sweets
But a week later, you’re ordering Venti frappuccino
The cravings take on a toll and you’re feeling ill
Back at the doctor’s office
Doc says you are pre-diabetic
You commit to exercising and not eating sweets
There’s some success but sugar haunts you everywhere you go
If you’re here, you are actually the lucky one
You have not crossed the point-of-no-return
The complications related to diabetes are
Heart and blood vessel disease
Nerve damage
Kidney damage
Blindness
Foot damage
Prolong bacterial and fungal infections
Hearing impairment
Depression
These are the few out of many but you knew that.
2022 statistic show 130 millions of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes condition
Do you not perceive the implications of this toxic drug?
We fast and pray and praise God’s name.
We can stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
Of course, never those hard-core drugs!
But we cannot tame our sweet tooth.
They come in slowly and control one’s life.
It robs money, discipline, health, family, and friends.
Warning signs come and come again
Yet, it is ignored
Not for me
Evil spirit tap on your tongue one treat at a time.
Other evil spirits join the party.
They work together to destroy the temple of God.
Do not invite such temptations.
Be delivered in the name of Jesus Christ.
Do not accept the cravings – cravings are evil spirits, too.
Fast and starve the evil spirits
Look at the word of God
The word of God is sweeter than the treats.
It brings life and works quickly to heal.
It brings wisdom and understanding.
It brings valuable gifts for free.
Before you pick up the cake
Ask, did I eat the word of God, yet?
Did I consume the daily bread, the treat and water for my soul?
The soul is malnourished if you did not eat the proper meal
Run from pies
Run to God’s word
Run from indulgence
Run to fasting
Run from addiction
Run to deliverance