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Sometimes I chase my wants, forgetting other tasks I should do.   Most of the time my selfish wish is not fulfilled.  I focus on this desire, unable to stop thinking about how much I “need” it.  I start believing that nothing goes my way and I am unlucky.  Feeling defeated, my emotions drive me to food. Philippians 2:3 is, “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.  Be humble, thinking of others better than yourselves.  Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  When I take the time to pray forRead More →

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I trust in God in all situations and problems.  He never fails and guides me through my darkest trial.  Food can never help me find answers or guidance; it temporarily helps me feel better.  Recently, I gave in to stress and turned to food.  After all this time, I should know better.  I felt bloated and emotionally spent for slipping again. I realized my misplaced trust needed to be shifted back to God. Proverbs 3:5 is, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”  (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011).  When I trust my own strength,   I becomeRead More →

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I believe wholeheartedly that God created me with faults for a higher purpose.  He intended me to use my experiences to help others struggling with the same imperfections.  I still think about food and occasionally slip.  Sometimes, I get stuck in a rut of overeating and feel tempted to give up.  Deep down, I know God lifts me out of my pit and can still use me. Psalm 139:16 is, “You saw me before I was born.  Every day of my life was recorded in your book.  Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004,Read More →

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No matter what happens to me, I can lean on God’s marvelous, wonderful love. When negatives outweigh positives, I get dragged down. Negative thinking traps me into believing the world is out to get me, I have no friends, and I deserve bad things to happen.  But God’s love tells me different. Psalm 42:8 is, “But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to the God who gives me life.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  God’s love will never fail me.  No matter what I face, I can lean onRead More →

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Anger is a natural human emotion.  I can have little annoyances build up until I explode with rage.  Other times, an unfair situation enrages me.  In this life, stuff is going to annoy me.  I have a choice in dealing with my angry feelings. Ephesians 4:26 is, “And ‘don’t sin by letting anger control you.’  Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  I can allow anger to control me.  It consumes my entire being, drowning out reason.  My anger controls me when I choose to dwellRead More →