By:
On:
In: Seeking God
With: 0 Comments

Even though I know God will provide for all my needs, I don’t like waiting for His timing. I get impatient and try to make things happen. I am also afraid the Lord won’t fulfill my desires. So, I seek what I want instead of trusting Jesus to provide. Psalm 34:10 is, “Young lions lack food and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.” Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 The Lord gives me everything I need. When I trust Him to provide the food my body needs, I don’t overindulge. When I overeat, I am not trustingRead More →

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

I used the think freedom was doing what I wanted to. Being free to do whatever I felt like doing sounded good, but it got me in trouble. I chased excess food to soothe my emotions and fill places that only God can satisfy. This excess food kept me from drawing closer to God and caused weight gain. My understanding of freedom needed changing to include the freedom Jesus gives me. Galatians 5:13 is, “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one anotherRead More →

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

My weight journey has been full of more ups than downs. Every time I lose weight, it just comes back. Over the past 2 years, the scale has not moved no matter how little I eat or how much I exercise. After looking honestly, I realized I was eating good during the week, but using weekends and holidays as one long cheat day. I undid all my progress by eating what I wanted. I had to change my mindset that it is a lifestyle change and not a diet. I also prayed and asked God for guidance on the best foods to eat. Proverbs 25:16Read More →

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

I have “food noise” constantly in my brain. Thoughts about food pop into my mind throughout the day. I worry about food that will be served when I go to someone’s house or to a restaurant. Sometimes I obsessively plan what I will eat to stay on track. When I continually think about food, I am distracted and tempted to overeat. Luke 12:29 is, “Don’t strive for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious. Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 Jesus teaches us not to worry but to trust in Him. These uncontrollable thoughts about food in my mindRead More →

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

I sometimes want to eat “treats” I normally don’t eat, like candy. In the past, I would think “It’s just this one time, so I can enjoy.” If I was eating chips and salsa, I would continue eating until the basket was empty. Once I overdid it, I gave up on my food plan and kept eating. I need a strategy so I can enjoy deserts occasionally without overeating. Proverbs 25:16 is, “Do you like honey? Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God gave me all foods for nourishment and enjoyment! The Lord is slowlyRead More →