I have lost weight and my clothes fit better. However, my not-long-enough summer is over and I had to go back to work. Even though I know eating never helps my problems, I overindulged in food. My old triggers of stress and fatigue made it harder to resist these temptations. I no longer enjoy overeating. I would rather seek Jesus instead of food.

Psalm 119:147 is, “I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.”

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015

Days I start with the Lord go smoother than times I wake up with worldly distractions. I grab my phone and stress over notifications. Reading the latest news leads me to focus on how bad the world has become. Starting my days with Jesus helps me to lean on Him throughout the day. He fills me and satisfies me in ways food never will. When I seek Him first, everything else falls in place.