A New Tactic

I've had a relapse.  I hope you understand just how vulnerable I am being here.  This is not comfortable for me to admit by any means.  But here we go.


I have been crunching ice again all week long.

It's true.  It started again as just holding a frosty cube in my mouth and allowing it to dissolve slowly.  As the icy cold slowly gave way to a cool puddle,  I told myself there was no harm done.  I wasn't actually chewing the ice, right?

I gradually transitioned  to gently cradling a chunk of ice between my molars.  The frozen matter held a weight of comfortable familiarity while resting there.  Physiologically, it feels so right.  Rationally, I know it is so very wrong. 

It was only a matter of time from there.  I knew I was playing with fire.

I crunched.

And from there, I slowly began sneaking a glass of ice in seclusion.  One while at my computer, another while driving; and yet still more while cleaning the house.

Then, the final step, the dinner table.  I took down the ice while eating with my family.

They held me accountable and quickly reminded me of my commitment.

I am now investing in gum.  The robust flavors in Clove and Black Jack gum will provide a nice diversion, but I usually don't allow myself to chew them since they are not sugarless.  However, desperate times call for desperate measures. 

In the devising of my new strategy, I will be chewing this gum for approximately 30 days until the ice habit has been completely obliterated.  Pulverized, if you will.

I'll keep you posted.

^"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."  ~I Corinthians 10:13

What are you struggling with today?  Give it to God and ask for His help.  He will answer you and help you, and He will provide a way out.  Take that way. 

Enjoy today,