This past week was crammed full of frantic activity.  I use summertime to catch up on tasks neglected during the school year.   In the midst of this hustle and bustle, something crazy happened.  I ate only food my body needed.  Last night, I even turned down dessert because I was full from dinner.  I realized that after consciously trying to eat less and make healthier choices, that eating right is becoming a habit.

This is not the normal diet blog; I depend on God to help me make healthier choices.  I understand God will not completely take away my desire to overeat.  When I rely on Him, He gives me the strength to overcome.  2 Corinthians 12:10 is, “That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ.  For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  Early in my journey, I wanted God to remove my desires for food.  I thought freedom meant I would never be tempted by food again. Selfishly, I just wanted to be free.  I did not realize God wanted something from me in return.

Temptations lurk everywhere, so I must remain close to God. When I take time to pray, He strengthens me to look the other way. As I spend time in His Word, I gain nourishment.  This feeds my spirit, so I am not tempted to stuff empty feelings with food.  If God had instantaneously cured me from food, I would not have learned to trust in Him alone.  As long as I live in dependence to Him, I will be free from food obsession.