Just Admit It

Some people just can’t admit it’s a problem. Everyone knows it is. Almost everyone wants it to change. Some people refuse to admit the problem exists and try to change the circumstance of the problem without having to admit the truth. That seldom if ever works. It is in admitting that the problem exists that we begin to find a solution.

I could give several examples (and I will give a couple), but society supplies a ready one. Some people are “up in arms” over a Walmart advertisement. I will admit it might be in poor taste, but it is true, and the people who get most upset are the people unwilling to admit there is a problem.

Retail giant Walmart caused a stir on Monday, after a listing for plus-size Halloween outfits appeared on their website under the heading “Fat Girl Costumes.” The widespread outrage caused by the ill-advised labeling made “Fat Girl Costumes” a top trend on the micro-blogging site, with several other users expressing their indignation. (TIME)

The truth is some people are fat. Many people agree (certainly not all) that being overweight is a problem. But we don’t want anyone to infer that truth. We don’t want that truth to become  public knowledge when it comes to us as individuals. Some are willing to hide behind “plus size” as an acceptable alternative.

The truth is some people are mean-spirited. Some people are gossips. Some people are selfish,  and are happy only if they get their way. It’s an ugly truth. . .but it is true. We make up all kinds of acceptable words to cover that truth, but it doesn’t change the facts.

The only way to not be fat is to loose weight. The only way to not be all those other things is to submit to the Spirit of God and a life of discipline in the Truth. I have to submit to God and loose weight too. How about you?