I ate to fill emptiness inside my heart. All the excess food I stuffed into my stomach never satisfied or comforted me. Food did nothing to fix my problems or soothe my emotions. I was never pleased with my weight and followed multiple diets. These diets did not work because I could not stop overeating.

John 6:27 is, “But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the father has given me the seal of his approval.

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015

Only God’s love can satisfy my heart. I spent too much time looking for the magic diet cure when the answer was to seek Jesus. Unlike the food I struggle to let go of, Jesus brings me peace and comfort. The Lord satisfies all my desires and generously provides everything I need. I choose to seek Jesus when I am tempted to overeat.