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Negative thinking gives me a case of the “Blahs”. Once I start pessimistic thinking, it is hard to stop. I find things that might go wrong and assume the worst will happen. My mood quickly goes from blah to depressed. I will always have something that needs repair or an unexpected bill to throw me off. When I dwell on bad news, I forget to trust God. Proverbs 15:13 is, “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.” (New American Standard Bible, 1995). Negative thinking saddens my heart and can break my spirit. Joy comes fromRead More →

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I used to be jealous when good things happened to other people. Comparing myself to others never helped me feel better. I did not appreciate good things that came my way. Instead, I focused on the negative. I was not satisfied with my life and turned to food for comfort. Over the years, I have grown closer to God. Unlike food, He gives me peace and contentment even when bad things happen. Psalm 103:5 is,“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God has filled me and satisfied my heart. He gives meRead More →

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I used to dread the beginning of summer because I was not ready. Not ready to put on a bathing suit or shorts since I felt fat. I once focused on how I looked in summer clothes instead of having fun. My eating is better but I am still a work in progress. This summer, I will enjoy the season instead of obsessing about my body. I have tried to quit stressing about my body before and not succeeded. To stop worrying about my weight, I must trust in God. John 14:27 is, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind andRead More →

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I am not perfect and will never reach perfection. Mistakes once told me I would never be good enough. Back then, I felt trying harder would end my shortcomings. I am sometimes tempted to hide my “mess ups” from God. This is impossible because He knows everything about me. God created me to be imperfect, so I could depend on Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9 is, “…’My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness’. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). My ownRead More →

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When all is well in my world, I enjoy food without overeating. My true test is only eating food my body needs when under stress. If I am tired, worried, or rushed, I need to turn to God to keep from slipping with food. Psalm 18:35 is “You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). I cannot fight food on my own. For many years, I tried positive thinking and willpower. No matter how hard I tried, I remained bound to food. God gives me victory over foodRead More →

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I am exhausted from non-stop activity. I have more on my plate than I can finish, and everything needs to be done quickly. To save time, I rush through my quiet time with God. I am counting days until I can take a real break. All this stress messes up my sleep. I am running out of strength and energy. Matthew 11:28-29 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me….Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your soul.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). The one thing I don’t take time to do keeps meRead More →

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There are times when nothing goes my way. I feel like the world has conspired against me. I can’t find anything to feel good about. Stress multiplies as I worry. My sleep gets disrupted and I want food. Deep down, I know God is always there for me. I don’t turn to Him until I realize nothing else will help. Daniel 3:17 is, “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us…”. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God saves me from anything I face. If God does not takeRead More →

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I hate living through stressful times. My mind spins possible endings that cause more distress. I feel like I can’t catch up, no matter how hard I try. My sleep is off and I am grouchy. I look for a quick fix instead of trusting in God for lasting peace. Romans 8:28 is, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Once I reach the other side of a trial, I find God has created good out of my mess.Read More →

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Deep down, I want to eat when I feel like it. When I feel like eating, I am not hungry. Instead, I want food to soothe my emotions. I desire food because it looks yummy. I miss grazing on chips and snacking while watching TV. Other times, I want to keep eating, even though I am full. Matthew 16:24 is, “Then Jesus said to his followers, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015, emphasis added) God has shown me I can lose weightRead More →

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I have walked in a fog for the last few weeks. My brain focused on everything wrong in my life. I felt tired and drained. Instead of cleaning my house, I watched TV or surfed the internet in my spare time. Feeling down, I was tempted to reach for food. Even though my eating was better, my depressed mind convinced me I had gained weight. Since I did not like these feelings, I reached out to God. He showed me He cares about everything going on in my life. 1 Peter 5:7 is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares aboutRead More →