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The other day, I fell back into old habits. I spent too much time scrolling social media and snacked on “healthy” candy like it was fruit. Once I realized what I was doing, I reached out to Jesus. After praying, I saw how my eyes were not fixed on Jesus. I got distracted and noticed I picked up my phone as soon as I felt bored. 1 Chronicles 16:11 is, “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 I need to seek God continuously. My habit is to wake up with His Word, but my spirit cravesRead More →

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I make mistakes and fall. In the past, I used failures as an excuse to give up. After one meal of overindulgence, I would continue stuffing my body for a few days or even weeks. When I noticed my clothes were tighter, I struggled to get back on track. Psalm 18:33 is, “He has made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights.” Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 The Lord guides me out of messes, even when they are my fault. He shows me that one slip does not define me as a failure. Jesus helps meRead More →

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Bad things happen when I take control instead of trusting Jesus. My ways can make conditions worse instead of better. I forget the creator of the universe is on the throne. The Lord desires me to trust Him instead of forcing my way. He can make the impossible happen. This even works when I seek help for weight loss. Psalm 145:15 is, “All eyes look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time.” Holy Bible, Holman Christian Bible, 2009 I have tried forever to lose these last 15 or so pounds. I know I can trust the Lord with everything, butRead More →

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My eating was better, but the scale stayed the same. I blamed my aging hormones and thought I would never lose weight. I was eating too much and stubbornly did not want to admit it. I fell back into old habits like using food to soothe my feelings. I thought my food intake was fine, but I ate more food than my body needed. Proverbs 3:7-8 is, “Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 The Lord gently showed meRead More →

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I will never be perfect or good enough. Since perfection was out of my reach, I decided to “give up” in the past. I tried ever diet or meal plan offering quick results. After a few days of “depriving” myself, I had enough and ate everything I could. Over time, I started using excess food to cover my feelings of never being enough. Psalm 139:17 is, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” Holy Bible, New Living Translation God takes me as I am. He created my imperfections so I would seek Him. My efforts will be never beRead More →