The Donut Connection

Did you know that the devil knows what kind of donuts I like? He does.

One day, in the midst of a making other bad food choices instead of going to God with my issues, I went in search of a donut. I had heard via the office grapevine that there was a box of sweet donuts down the hall.

Did I need a donut? No.
Was I hungry? No.
Was I going to eat it for no good reason? Yes.

I walked down the hall and looked in the donut box. Behold!

The only thing left was a strawberry frosted donut! I ♥ strawberry frosted donuts. I snatched it up and took a bite, anticipating the tender sweetness. One more clue that I should not have eaten it – the donut was stale. As I was eating this stale donut, I wondered if it was all a set up.

Could the devil possibly know what kind of donut I would find irresistible? I would say this is proof that he does indeed. The devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10a). He wants to break me down physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

How can I still be surprised to realize that the devil has been working hard to challenge my weight loss efforts? That should be a no brainer by now. I was made for more than this struggle with, and reliance on, food.

Jesus, on the other hand, came to give me a full life (John 10:10b). He wants to build me up with the amazing hope and power that comes from him alone (Ephesians 1:18-19).

There is a connection here that I need to be better at making. Tempting sugary donuts promise to fulfill me and the devil tells me that food can manage to do that on a level far above what is logical – even though it feels logical in the moment of extreme craving. Cravings that are a result of stress, sadness, boredom, and more. The connection I need to chase after, the one that is truly fulfilling, is a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.

Today, instead of being the lies whispered to me when I am feeling defeated and worthless, I will believe what God tells me I am.

I am a daughter of the King (Romans 8:15).
I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17-18).
I am free (Romans 8:1-2).
I am holy (Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 1:22).