I want to do everything that pleases the Lord.  I know overeating is detestable to Him, so I try to only eat food my body needs.  Unfortunately, I am human and fail many times.  After failing, I used to either continue doing the wrong thing or get overwhelmed by guilt.  I am learning to stop and immediately ask God for forgiveness.  This keeps a mistake from turning into a trip down the wrong path.

Hebrews 8:12 is, “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more”. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God forgives my wrongdoing, no longer holding it against me.  I am not perfect and will never be. Being imperfect tempts me to give up and do as I want.  God’s forgiveness helps me to release guilty feelings that trap me into continued overeating.  His forgiveness frees me to keep trying and rely on His strength.

Deep down, God has changed me so I never want to overeat again. He is revealing food habits to me that I can change. This week He showed me that snacking in between meals causes me to overeat.  Once I start eating, it is hard for me to stop with a small snack.  I find it easier to go hungry a few hours and wait for that next meal.   God has forgiven me for my past overeating and continues to help me eat food just to nourish my body.