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 years while I waited for the “right time”.  I do feel opposition to give up.  I even fight technical and internet issues publishing this weekly blog.

Jeremiah 29:11 is, “‘For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”  (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011).  God has plans that will give me a future doing His work.  This future does involve me writing this blog and working to get my book published.  He has freed me from obsessing over food.  God also gives me the opportunity to help others break away from food.   I need to trust in Him so I can overcome obstacles.  He will provide me with the energy and outlet for my book.  I need to quit listening to negative voices that tell me to give up and follow God’s lead.