Welcome to Day 2 of the First Steps to Food Freedom 5 Day Challenge!Â
Below, you'll find a video lesson and exclusive BONUSES 🎉. You'll also find as the content from your email lesson and links to previous days, so you can easily revisit them.
What to Do:
- Watch the video below.Â
- Read the lesson.Â
- Complete the Bite-Sized Assignment.Â
- Share your Bite-Sized Win in our Facebook Group or use #gracefilledplate on social (links below).
Day 2: Sowing Small Seeds of Self-Control 🌱
Do you ever feel like self-control is the missing piece in your health journey? Many of us do! We tell ourselves, “If only I had more self-control, then I’d finally be healthy, happy, and free.”
But here’s the thing—self-control isn’t something we muster up on our own. It’s a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23); a gift God grows in us as we lean into Him.
And just like seeds, the process starts small. God calls us to plant those small seeds of self-control, trusting that He will bring the growth.
How Do You Sow Small Seeds of Self-Control? 🌱
It’s not about perfection or big sacrifices. Rather it’s small, intentional acts done unto the Lord.
🌱 Here’s a few simple ways to sow small seeds of self-control:
- Skip one soda or sweetened drink today.
- Toss the last three bites of your meal to God.
- Delay your snack for 15 minutes, and pray during the pause.
- Close the kitchen for a set time, and enjoy a cup of tea instead of food.
- Go for a short walk after your meal.
- Replace negative body talk with an affirmation of gratitude (see Day 1).
Each small seed might seem invisible, but God’s spiritual laws ensure they grow into a harvest of righteousness (Hebrews 12:11).
🎥 Watch Today’s Video and grab your BONUS 🎉 Plant Reminder Cards.
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✅ Today’s Bite-Sized Assignment:
Bite 1: Choose a Small Seed to Sow Today:
Pick a small act of self-control to practice today such as:
- Drink a glass of water instead of a soda.
- Thank God for His provision every time you open the fridge or pantry.
- Stop one bite short of full.
- Delay a craving with a few minutes of prayer or Bible reading.
Bite 2: “See” Your Growth:
Each time you sow a seed, pause and thank God for growing this fruit in your life. Imagine you are planting a seed in the soil of your heart.
🔑 Key Takeaway:
Self-control doesn’t come from striving but from small, faithful steps planted in God’s strength. As you sow seeds, He will grow a harvest of transformation in your life.
🚀 What’s next?
Today, take a moment to celebrate the small seeds you’re planting. Remember, the joy of obedience far surpasses anything you’re giving up. Share your “sowing story” with our ​FREE Facebook group here​ (just visit the pinned post) or use #gracefilledplate on social. Follow us: ​Facebook​ | ​Instagram​ | ​TikTok
