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I once relied on earthly wisdom and diets to fix my overeating problem.  Society told me I was fat, so I cut calories and fat grams.  Later, I was told to watch carbs instead of fat. These “elimination” food plans only made me want to indulge in foods I no longer ate. I was sick of the constant thoughts of food tempting me to indulge.  I felt worthless because I had no willpower.  Finally, I cried out to God for help. Psalm 91:2 is, ”I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” (Holy Bible, NewRead More →

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During the first week of a January, I reflect on positive changes to make in the new year.  Losing weight has always been at the top of my resolution list.  Fitness goals follow, and I also try breaking a bad habit, like being late.  Over the years, I have learned most resolutions are made to be broken.  While self-improvement is not bad, some of my aims have selfish motives. These short term goals will produce no lasting results. For long lasting change, I need to shift my focus to a heavenly one.  Psalm 119:20 is, “My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at allRead More →

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Just because every store has been decked out in Christmas since September, I feel I am “late” by just now getting my tree and lights up. I enjoy sitting in my living room surrounded by twinkling lights.  No time to relax when there is so much to do.  Cookies need baking, dips and other party treats must be made.  Perfectly entertaining white elephant gifts take work to find. It is challenging to squeeze in every party and holiday activity I want to do. Isaiah 9:6 is, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, MightyRead More →

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Happy Thanksgiving Day! One day is not enough to give thanks for all God has done. Expressing thanks is easy when good things happen.  The challenge for me is being thankful when bad things happen.  I have grown closer to the Lord each time I faced difficulty.  When I am forced to trust in God, my faith grows.  Bad times force me to develop my intimacy with God. I would hate to face tough times without God on my side.  Isaiah 41:10 is, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996,Read More →

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I can easily lose 5 to 10 pounds, just enough for me to notice a difference.  Then, I quit losing and start gaining weight back. Deep down, I want to take it easy once my clothes get loose. I gradually start eating larger portions and snacking, even if I am not hungry. Before I know it, I have slipped to the point my eating in no longer in control.  Recently, I have been on a steady path of continuing to eat less.  God is guiding me along this straight path.  He shows me I need to keep focused on Him and not drift away. HebrewsRead More →

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There are times I wonder why I am spending time writing this blog.  I know God wants me to put these posts on the internet, so I keep going.  Some days I eat only food my body needs and think I have completely kicked my food obsession.  Other days I lose sight of God and eat everything in sight.  Even though I have slipped at times, God has changed my heart so I quickly see my error. Before I started this blog, I had written a book detailing how God has helped me end my obsessive eating.  This book has sat for almost 3 yearsRead More →

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November brings the 30 days of thankfulness challenge on social media.  Every day, people are challenged to post one thing they are thankful for.  I have never taken this challenge or tried to name 30 different things I am thankful for. Sometimes I got caught in the spirit of thankfulness, and occasionally posted something I was thankful for throughout the month.  Deep down, I know I am blessed with family, friends, and enough of everything else to live. God has given and will continue to give me everything I need.  Psalm 109:30 is, “But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him toRead More →

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Problems and issues from everyday living wear me down.  Minor concerns add up and drag me down.  As I have got older and aware of danger, I worry more than I did when I was younger.  I want to be prepared if the worst possible thing happens.  However, I get stressed over something that may never come to pass.  I want to have future plans mapped out so I know what to expect.  Anytime I focus on negatives, I create emotional distress.  I need to lean on God and let Him carry me. Isaiah 46:4 is, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime – until yourRead More →

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My selfish wants stand in the way of my devotion to God.  These self-seeking wishes divide my heart and make my spiritual walk wishy-washy.  I fear never getting my desires fulfilled.  My unwillingness to surrender these wants keeps me from growing closer to God. James 1:8 is, “Their loyalty is divided. between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  Divided hearts are detestable to God.  He commands us to completely surrender to Him.   When I have one foot chasing my wants and the other trying to follow God, I can’t doRead More →

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Stress is my constant companion.  I wish for of peaceful days, but end up surrounded by trials and troubles. Sometimes I turn a minor inconvenience into a larger complication by my reaction to stress.   My mind replays a unfavorable scene over.  I rehearse possible endings for situations, creating the worst possible scenario.  My reactions to stress create a larger problem that what I started with. Isaiah 43:1 is, “But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you… he who formed you …;  I have summoned you by name, you are mine. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011).  God has namedRead More →