Kentucky Fried Chicken and Chocolate Chip Cookies

God teaches me so much through my dog! The other day, Mark and I were picking up our free 'grilled chicken meal' at Kentucky Fried Chicken, and we decided to let Ellie tag along for a car ride. (If you missed the free coupon--bummer for you!) Anyways, back to the lesson taught to me by Ellie.

Finally we get to the drive-through window, and were handed our meal. As Ellie sat on Mark's lap, she turned her body toward me and the passenger seat--rather, she turned her body toward the free, chicken scented meal placed strategically on my lap. She stared at that meal--as if she would take her eyes off of it, the meal might walk away.

It was so unusual for her to be facing my seat--usually she looks out the driver's window. Ellie was totally obsessed--she started to whine, as if she was going crazy over the thought of not being able to eat the chicken.

Whining--whining--... finally, Mark had to get after her, and physically shift her around so she could look out the window.

When I am tempted, I get a little crazy, too. A pan of chocolate chip cookies is my temptation. I eat one--I walk by them again, I eat two, I take a second and third glance, I eat three. (I assume you get the point!)

It's not just food--but there is other things I am drawn to when I know that it is no good for me. I lack self-control.

And when I lack self-control, I notice my focus is not where it should be. That is when I need to turn my head, walk away, and refocus.

Psalm 25:15
My eyes are ever on the LORD,
for only he will release my feet from the snare.