Day 21 brought a late-morning start and the rush to get to church. I had to pick Kat up from her sleep-over and get to church on time.
The sermon was all about communion and the blessings of sharing a meal. While I have not reached the books of the old testament which discuss all the dos and don'ts of food, I know that we are not under those rules. In the old testament, God set forth restrictions on certain foods such as pork or shellfish. In the new testament, He takes those restrictions away. Because Jesus came to save everyone, not just the Jewish nation, he wanted everyone to be able to sit and have a meal together without the restrictions of clean and unclean foods. I enjoyed it.
I failed to finish any workout videos today, opting instead to help Mark with the deck. We finished the rails of the deck and were invited to meet our friends for dinner at the restaurant around the corner, with all of the excellent Italian food. I struggled with the temptation - do I eat what I want or do I find something that fits my plan. I mentally reasoned that I shouldn't indulge because my exercise has stunk, but countered that with "but Karen and I are starting fresh on Tuesday." That rationale won out and I enjoyed penne gorganzola. I did not take the extra home - no sense being tempted later. I also skipped any alcohol, opting for only water. The company was fantastic and I enjoyed good conversation, lots of laughter, and a fun night out.
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