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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 consider myself to be a “pull myself up and keep going” person when faced with difficulty. I trudge through misfortune instead of turning to God. Dealing with problems would be easier if I allowed the King of Kings to help me. Isaiah 43:2 is “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015) God carries me when I lack the strength to go on. ThereRead More →

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Sometimes, I forget I need God’s power to stay away from food. The world tells me I need willpower and determination to eat healthy. I know my food slips are attempts to fix emptiness only God can fill. I need to turn to God for comfort instead of food. Psalm 121:1-2 is “I look up to the mountains – does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015) God is my source of strength. I have unsuccessfully tried to eat healthy on my own and failed. When I turn to Him,Read More →

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I am struggling to get over an upper respiratory virus. In the past, being sick was my excuse to overeat. When I don’t feel good, I want food. I used to stuff food down my upset or queasy stomach for comfort. Since I never remember if “Feed a fever, starve a cold,” is correct, I eat whenever I feel ill. Excess food has never cured my sicknesses. I think some of my minor illnesses are from eating too much unhealthy food. This time, I did not want to overeat. I slept and binge watched old shows for comfort instead. Psalm 147:3 is, “He heals theRead More →

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This school year, I agreed to co-direct one act play. So far, I am having fun being creative. But, these added responsibilities increase my stress. During my morning quiet time, my mind reminds me of things I need to do. I have to work harder to connect with God. Psalm 37:5 is, “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). I have to trust God and leave everything in His hands. When I commit my plans to Him, He guides and calms me. In the past, I stuffed my face with excess foodRead More →