My muscles swell after working out, so my pants fit tighter. Other times, my body retains water. My mind tells me I have gained weight even though I know better. I listen to lies. I believe I have failed and feel like I will always be overweight.

Psalm 42:5 is “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again – my Savior…”

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015

I get discouraged when I take my eyes off the Lord. I fall for lies and forget to seek Jesus. When I praise God, deception disappears. I want to put my hope in the Lord and stop listening to lies.