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Stress eating used to be my downfall. I used food to soothe my anxieties, including the extra activities during May. This year, my school year ending stress is replaced by living in a world of COVID 19. With the Lord’s help, my eating has been better during these last two months. 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 is no water.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 I have been seeking God instead of food. Without dieting, I am starting to seeRead More →

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I thought my food problem was behind me. Most days, I eat small amounts of healthy food. Sometimes, I consume more than my body needs. Fasting for a medical test recently helped me see how much I love to eat. I realized I still turn to food for comfort. Psalms 119:10 is, “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011) I seek God with all my heart because He is my source for everything. He fills me so I no longer want food. If I take my eyes off Him, I willRead More →

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When I get upset, I want to take my anger out on the closest target. I attack the wrong enemy by exploding on someone who did not cause my problem. Anger hurts my relationships and does nothing to help me. I think what I do is better than getting even. Romans 12:19 is, “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for the Lord’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Ephesians 4:26 is, “In your anger, do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” Holy Bible,Read More →

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I made it through December without overeating, but I am struggling to stay on track in this new year. I prepare to be around food during the holidays by spending more time with God. After my Christmas excitement goes away, I relax and spend less time with God. Taking a break from Jesus allows me to slip into temptation. I am grateful that it was only one week of sloppy eating instead of an entire month. I know to turn back and lean on God. Ephesians 6:10 is, “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (Holy Bible, New LivingRead More →

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Like everyone else, I start the New Year by thinking of ways to improve myself. Some of my past resolutions have been unrealistic and failed to bring permanent change. I need to find why I fall short of my goals. Most (if not all) of my food slips are from eating to fill my spiritual needs. I will never be done growing spiritually. In Matthew 5:48, we are commanded to, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ( Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). Even though I will never be perfect, God desires I keep striving towards perfection. I fall flat on myRead More →

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Food will always be my downfall. Even when my eating has been really good, I am tempted to indulge. I have to be careful to stop eating as soon as I feel full. If my emotions spin out of control, I want to soothe them with food. Other times, I want to eat because the food looks good even if I know my body does not need it. 1 Corinthians 10:12 is, “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015) I keep away from excess food by staying close to God. When I think IRead More →

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Food is no longer the most important thing in my life. When it was, I thought about food all the time. I planned my day around meals and fantasized about what I would eat. Thinking about food made me overeat. I could never consistently stick to any food plan. I felt like I deserved to be overweight and food was my only comfort. Since God has changed my heart, food is no longer my top priority. Instead of daydreaming about food, I think of sleep, relaxing by a pool, or things I need to finish. My mind and eyes must stay fixed on Jesus. PsalmsRead More →

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I used to dread the beginning of summer because I was not ready. Not ready to put on a bathing suit or shorts since I felt fat. I once focused on how I looked in summer clothes instead of having fun. My eating is better but I am still a work in progress. This summer, I will enjoy the season instead of obsessing about my body. I have tried to quit stressing about my body before and not succeeded. To stop worrying about my weight, I must trust in God. John 14:27 is, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind andRead More →