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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 →

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I used to think it was okay to eat just a few more bites even when I was full. Eating a little bit of cake is better than stuffing a large bag of cookies down my body. Once I started overeating, I continued to stuff more food in my mouth. This kept me from losing weight. I hung onto these extra bites and told myself it was not wrong. Psalm 51:10 is, “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit in me.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God cleanses me, so I no longer want to overeat. I gave upRead More →

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Ever since I was forced to wake up one hour earlier for Daylight Saving Time, I wander like a zombie in need of a nap. I snooze my alarm multiple times before I finally get going. I have less time in the morning, so I spend less time with God. Skimping on my time with God, worsens my tired mood. Things that I would normally blow off annoy me. Matthew 11:28 is, “…Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God wants to give me rest. He doesRead More →

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Life happens and things work out differently from how I want. Sometimes, I can trust God and believe He will make something good come from pain. I find it easier to turn the “big deals” of life over to God. Small issues throw me off track. Traffic I had not planned on makes me late. I cannot find the bill I put in a special place. I get tired, and don’t want to do what God has called me to do. Exodus 15:2 is, “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God and I will praiseRead More →

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I once fasted from just one food item I loved, like candy, for Lent. However, I quickly found something else to eat instead of candy. When I put more effort into my fasting, I noticed weight loss because I ate less. As I matured in faith, I understood that fasting was more than giving something up. True fasting is giving something up to draw closer to God. Last year, I realized my speech was my hurtful to God. I fasted from gossip and saw I needed to use my words to build others up. Eating clean for me is easier when I don’t snack. SoRead More →

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Distractions ruin my good intentions. Last summer, God nudged me to pick up my manuscript and complete it. He was guiding me through the final edit. I got busy during the fall and took a break. It has sat untouched for all these months. Minor illnesses mess up my eating goals. This past week, I was sick and my stomach hurt. When I feel bad, I am tempted to snack all day. When I eat too much, I feel like giving up on my goals. 1 John 4:4 is, “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over thoseRead More →