Every time I overeat, I feel guilt. Shame that I have failed again rushes over me. The fact I resolved to do better beats me up.  This guilt tells me I am doomed to stay fat forever.  Overcome by negativity, I am tempted to give up and eat everything in sight.  This self-disgust is not from God.  Instead, He gently nudges me when I fall short and motivates me to get back on track.

2 Corinthians 7:10 is, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011).  There is a huge difference between worldly sorrow, or guilt, and Godly sorrow.  I have tried to use guilt or worldly sorrow as a motivator without success. Guilt dragged me down so I was surrounded by negativity. Instead, conviction from the Holy Spirit prompts me to change my ways. I need this encouragement to step away from shame.

I am grateful God shows me where I have fallen short.  He gives me the strength to change direction so I can move closer to Him.  By moving towards God, I drift away from food.  I am free to walk away from guilt that accomplishes nothing. God is continuing to change me by gently drawing me closer.