By:
On:
In: Emotional eating
With: 0 Comments

I can’t believe that it is already October. The school year is speeding by and I have not updated this blog since August. My eating has been fine, except for a few slips. Emotional eating, or stuffing my problems with excessive food, is a habit I am working to break. I have made progress, but I occasionally fail. Stress will never go away, so I must seek something other than food to comfort me. Isaiah 55:2 is, “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eatRead More →

By:
On:
In: Emotional eating, Uncategorized
With: 0 Comments

I started healthier habits over the summer like cooking meals with real ingredients instead of using packaged foods. Since I was not working, I found time to exercise regularly. Now that I am back in school, I face temptations to stress eat. My weekly workouts average is 1.5 for this month. I don’t want my healthy routine to end. Proverbs 16:3 is, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed .” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2018 When God guides my goals, I will succeed. He desires me to walk with healthy habits. Jesus gives me to strength to pass on snacksRead More →

By:
On:
In: Encouragement
With: 0 Comments

Like everyone, I have been deeply hurt by others. I believe I have forgiven and reached the point where a past rejection no longer bothers me. Somehow, I remember everything about it and feel the pain all over again. My mind keeps thinking about how unjust this situation was. To put this emotional pain behind me for good, I have to seek Jesus. Exodus 14:14 is, “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. “ Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 I am grateful to serve a God mighty enough to fight my battles. He is the only one canRead More →

By:
On:
In: Encouragement
With: 0 Comments

My mind can be as scary as a dangerous neighborhood. I know I should trust God instead of worrying. But, my thoughts can shift from calm to full blown anxiety in less than 10 seconds. My imaginary and unrealistic fears keep me awake at night. I get stressed out and forget to seek the Lord to help carry my burden. Psalm 23:4 is, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), 2001 The Lord walks with meRead More →

By:
On:
In: Healthy eating
With: 0 Comments

Like everyone else, I want quick and easy weight loss, even though I know it is not realistic. I tried a new probiotic to eliminate stomach bloat, thinking it might help me lose weight. This supplement is helping my stomach heal from years of overeating. When I eat too much, I can now see how uncomfortable my stomach feels. I have justified my overeating for too long and lied to myself about the amount I was eating. Proverbs 3:7-8 is “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to yourRead More →

By:
On:
In: Healthy eating
With: 0 Comments

My fleshly desires are are not good for me. Last week, I wanted to eat leftover Easter candy even though I was full. (Side note: One month after Easter, I still have candy in my house. This is a one sign I am eating less!). Since I really wanted something sweet, I enjoyed a small piece. I am human and will keep fighting temptations to overeat. Jesus helps me to enjoy food without overindulge. Psalm 63:1 is, “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there isRead More →

By:
On:
In: Healthy eating
With: 0 Comments

The meaning of the Easter message gets deeper for me every year. I realize how much my stubbornness to surrender my food intake has cost. I once felt guilty because I continued to overeat. Instead of repenting, I found excuses. I not only feel bad because I could be smaller, but because I saw my disobedience from eating too much. Romans 5:8 is, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Jesus died for all sin, including mine. I used to think my overeating was not that bad,Read More →

By:
On:
In: Encouragement
With: 0 Comments

I do my best to love others. I try to encourage those who are down and help when I can. When I am busy or tired, I forgot those “prayer requests” I promised to do. I find it hard to show love to those who are negative, mean, or hard to be around. It is hard to love, or be nice to people that bring me down. Romans 8:38 is, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today, nor our worries about tomorrow – not even theRead More →

By:
On:
In: Encouragement
With: 0 Comments

Finding satisfaction in the world is impossible. No matter how much I have, I see something else I think is needed. We are remodeling our house and I see updates we can’t afford to do. I want a few extra days after my spring break is over since the week off was not enough. My soul yearns for something not of this world to fill it. Psalm 63:5 is, “You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 I will never be satisfied with anything the world offers. God is the onlyRead More →

By:
On:
In: Healthy eating
With: 0 Comments

The Lent season is time for me to grow closer to the Lord. In the past, I would give something as a token sacrifice. I once stopped drinking soda for these 40 days and then indulged after Easter. It was more about avoiding my token than growing closer to the Lord. Since I struggle with temptations of excess food and a distorted body image, I once used Lenten fasting as an opportunity to diet. The weight never left for good and I gained nothing spiritually. Isaiah 58:6 is, “No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten theRead More →