Proverbs 26:15 "the sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth."
The dish in this verse more than likely has food which provides nourishment for the body, but the person is too lazy to eat it. Why is that? The food is there and his body needs it. It's only beneficial that he eats. Why won't he eat? He's lazy. He doesn't want to. It's too much work for him.
Does that sound familiar? Has God provided you something but you're too lazy to take it? Is it too hard to do? But it's only beneficial! In fact, you're hurting yourself to not do it. Nourishment help the body to grow and stay healthy. What God has provided is only there to make you grow and stay healthy. So what is our problem when we don't take advantage of what God has given us? Either we are trying to do it alone (that's why it's hard) or we don't see the food as nourishing due to other sources.
If it's too hard: look to God for strength, find accountability from someone, and pray continuously. Pray before attempting to eat the dish. In doing so, God is your source of strength. Find someone who will ask you if you're getting your nourishment and be honest with that person.
If you see other sources: take a step back and look at your options; if God is giving you one in specific, it takes priority. The dish God has placed before you has more nourishment and value than any other option. Why? He wants you to grow. Does junk food heal your hunger? Yes! But healthier food will help you to grow and stay healthy.
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