The WORD Diet
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
The Word Diet is a spiritual diet that places God's life-bearing Word at the forefront of what comes out of our mouths. The spiritual aspect of The Word Diet does more than monitor what we take in through regular dietary consumption but, rather, it regulates, reestablishes order, and realigns our hearts by setting up a parameter of healthy word options that edify the mind, body, soul, and spirit---"What you say flows from what is in your heart." (Luke 6:45, NLT)
Words can be burdensome and carry enormous weight. The words we speak are authentic indicators of the heavy loads (i.e., weight) we carry on the inside. Weight refers to heaviness; to hold or press down; a burden or pressure. When we speak self-containing words about ourselves, our lives or each other, the weight of those words can bear down on us pulling us into an abyss of major depression.
The Word Diet is designed to teach you to observe and examine what you say and what you believe while analyzing the source of the unwanted and excessive heft. We learn to lose the weight of words that hinder us from realizing God's plan for us---"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT)
Many people attribute excessive weight to excessive consumption of food, hence the preponderance of diets and dieters. Consumption is certainly a contributing factor but it is not the whole truth. Did you know that words can duplicate the same feeling of weightiness as an actual physical burden? Remember the age-old adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Fact is, words CAN and DO hurt! Words carry influence, power, and consequence. The mishandling of words can prevent us from walking in our divine endowment. Whether spoken by us or by others, ill-fated words become deeply ingrained in our inner man.
COMPONENTS of THE WORD DIET
FOOD CHOICES
The food of choice is the Word of God. Regular diets provide natural food choices for the body, while The Word Diet provides spiritual food for the soul (i.e. "soul food" ) God's Word provides a level of spiritual nourishment that is often underrated but integral to keeping excess word weight off. "People do not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4, NLT)
RECIPES
Typical diets furnish instructions: however, The Word Diet provides recipes that consist of spiritual declarations, confessions,and confirmations---"Thou shall also decree a thing,and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways." (Job 22:28, KJV).
WORD EXCHANGE SYSTEM
While natural diets exchange calorie-loaded foods for non-fattening, healthy foods, The Word Diet exchanges negative-laden words for God's Word---"All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." (2Timothy 3:16, KJV)
WORD DIARY
Dieters often keep a food diary tracking calories/foods consumed. Likewise, word dieters are encouraged to use a word diary (provided in Part Two)---"Then the Lord said to Moses, write down all these instructions , for they represent the terms of the covenant I am making with you and with Israel." (Exodus 34:27, NLT)
ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
The Word Diet recommends a combination of both physical and spiritual activities---"Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart." (Colossians 4:2, NLT)
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
Typical diets may provide support in the way of forums, FAQ's, call-ins,live chats or blogs, and so on. The Word Diet provides 24/7 help in the form of The Living God---" I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers." Isaiah 65:24, NLT); ..."He will neither fail you or abandon you." (Deuteronomy 31:6, NLT); "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20,NLT)
GUARANTEE
The Word of God provides God's personal assurance---"For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between "Yes and No." He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you,and as God's ultimate "Yes," He always does what He says." (2 Corinthians 1:19, NLT); "It is the same with my Word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. (Isaiah 55:11, NLT); "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear." (Matthew 24:35, NLT)
RESULTS MAY VARY
Individual results may vary due to a person's variation in application, faith, and consistency. However, God never varies. His Word does not change and He also cannot lie---"God is not a man so he does not lie. He is not human so he does not change his mind. Has he ever promised and not carried it through?" (Numbers 23:19, NLT) "I am the Lord, and I do not change..." (Malachi 3:6, NLT).
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
Millions of Americans seem to be burdened with excess weight. We point our finger—accusingly—at what we eat, the lack of exercise, food portions, food availability, and a whole lot more. Most assuredly, all of the above are contributing factors and major players in the weight-gain-game-those reasons are not to be discounted, but.....
The Word Diet compels us to look at a seldom,if ever considered, source of weight—OUR WORDS!
Inside you will LEARN:
Words carry weight
The importance of our words
The impact our words have on our lives
Inside you are PROVIDED word-weight-loss tools:
The Word Diary
The Word Diet Exchange System
Free Words
Anointed Activities
Word Recipes using the Word of God as the main ingredient
The WALKAWAYS are:
A loss of word-weight that may be hindering you from realizing your God-given potential
Changed words that equal a changed life
YOU”RE INVITED to:
Step into The Word Diet kitchen and learn to “Cook with the Book!”
About the Author
Theresa Byrd-Smith hits the ground running with her premier book, The Word Diet. Theresa is a longtime fitness enthusiast who believes that it is the custodial duty of the soul who inhabits this earthly temple to care for it, keeping the mind, body, spirit, and soul at an optimum level.
Due to her activity level and weight dominance, she is routinely queried about her accomplishments in these areas. Initially she began sharing tips with a short- lived blog that evolved into The Word Diet. Inside, Theresa shares a fascinating look at the connection of our words with our weight. She introduces a concept she calls “word weight.” She confirms the connection with the Word of God. Theresa, a former educator and school administrator for both private and public schools is uniquely positioned and appropriately qualified to teach. She is passionate about teaching and is led by Psalm 51:13 (NKJV): “Then will I teach transgressors your ways; and sinners shall be converted unto you.”
Theresa is a runner who has completed a half-marathon plus numerous 5 and 10 k runs. A longtime member of Living Word Christian Center (Illinois), she completed Foundation classes and studied at the Living Word Bible Training Center. Theresa earned a Master of Arts degree from Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fisk University (Nashville, TN) She and her husband reside in a Chicago suburb.
You may contact Theresa at byrdsmith07@att.net for your next event.