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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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My selfishness drives me to go my way. Deep down, I don’t like taking instruction from others. I know that following my wants gets me in trouble. I don’t like dealing with problems that come from seeking excess food or other selfish desires. I am better off when I follow God’s direction. 1 John 2:5 is “But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him”. (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015) As my love for The Lord has grown, I want to do all He asks me to. I am happierRead 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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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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Lights are hung outside my house. The tree is trimmed and decorations cover my fireplace. My house is ready for Christmas, but I am not. There are no presents under our tree. My schedule is packed with parties and fun holiday activities. Fun turns to frantic when I forget why I celebrate. I need to prepare my heart and mind to celebrate the coming of Christ. Matthew 1:21 is, “She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). I lose the trueRead More →