It was easier for me to walk past temptation when I first left food behind. Staying away from excess food became harder as time passed. After weeks of avoiding snacks, part of me wants a treat. I hear excuses like, “You deserve a cookie to make it through the day,” I need spiritual weapons to successfully fight back.

Psalm 119:11 is,“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Memorizing God’s Word keeps me from falling. I used verses to fight temptation earlier in my journey. Over the years, I stopped working on memory verses.

Using God’s Word helps me win food battles. To fight smarter, I started studying God’s Word again. I find verses to remind me why God is my deliverer instead of food. Since I use an online Bible, I take screenshots of verses with my phone. I can look at these photos anytime I am tempted. This helps me overcome temptation. God helps me find victory over food.