This year I did not buy Halloween candy. I no longer care to have sweets around “just in case” I want a treat. A few weeks ago, I bought a small bag of Reese’s Christmas shapes. and slipped into stress eating. Even though I only ate 3, that was more than my body needed. The next morning, my stomach hurt and I realized I had turned to food instead of God. I once ate this same amount without realizing it was slowly poisoning my body.

Isaiah 21:4 is, “Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal rock.”

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015

Instead of reaching for candy, I need to seek Jesus. My body runs best when I fuel with healthy foods and I trust God to help me make better choices. He guides me to stop eating when I am full. Jesus calms my emotions so no longer stuff my feelings. When I turn to Him, He helps me fix my problems instead of stuffing them with food. I trust the Lord with my food intake and everything else I face.