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I am exhausted from non-stop activity. I have more on my plate than I can finish, and everything needs to be done quickly. To save time, I rush through my quiet time with God. I am counting days until I can take a real break. All this stress messes up my sleep. I am running out of strength and energy. Matthew 11:28-29 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me….Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your soul.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). The one thing I don’t take time to do keeps meRead More →

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There are times when nothing goes my way. I feel like the world has conspired against me. I can’t find anything to feel good about. Stress multiplies as I worry. My sleep gets disrupted and I want food. Deep down, I know God is always there for me. I don’t turn to Him until I realize nothing else will help. Daniel 3:17 is, “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us…”. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God saves me from anything I face. If God does not takeRead More →

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I hate living through stressful times. My mind spins possible endings that cause more distress. I feel like I can’t catch up, no matter how hard I try. My sleep is off and I am grouchy. I look for a quick fix instead of trusting in God for lasting peace. Romans 8:28 is, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Once I reach the other side of a trial, I find God has created good out of my mess.Read More →

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Deep down, I want to eat when I feel like it. When I feel like eating, I am not hungry. Instead, I want food to soothe my emotions. I desire food because it looks yummy. I miss grazing on chips and snacking while watching TV. Other times, I want to keep eating, even though I am full. Matthew 16:24 is, “Then Jesus said to his followers, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015, emphasis added) God has shown me I can lose weightRead More →

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I have walked in a fog for the last few weeks. My brain focused on everything wrong in my life. I felt tired and drained. Instead of cleaning my house, I watched TV or surfed the internet in my spare time. Feeling down, I was tempted to reach for food. Even though my eating was better, my depressed mind convinced me I had gained weight. Since I did not like these feelings, I reached out to God. He showed me He cares about everything going on in my life. 1 Peter 5:7 is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares aboutRead More →