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In my journey to eat less, I have messed up many times. Every time I feel my clothes getting tighter, I feel ashamed for overeating and gaining weight. I have fallen many times and will probably do it again. I need to keep seeking God to stay on track. Ephesians 2:4-5 is, “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive in Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace!” Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 I am grateful to serve my merciful Lord. He doesn’t keep track ofRead More →

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It is easier to continue living with bad habits than trying to develop better ones. Ever since COVID changed everything 3 years ago, I have not written regular posts. When I was forced to stay home, I spent time seeking news instead of reading God’s Word. Going back to work and facing Coronavirus stresses gave me more excuses. Three years later, I am not back in a routine of writing. Matthew 6:33 is, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 When I seek the Lord, He guidesRead More →

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Every New Year is full of hope and promise. I usually renew my resolutions to lose weight, become more organized, and create more frequent blog posts. So far, I have not done much to get organized. It is the middle of February and I am still working on my “New Year’s” post. Instead of traditional goals, I will use one word for 2023 that helps me grow spiritually. I will persevere in 2023. Philippians 3:14 is, “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation,Read More →

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I have flipped to the ending of a book when the action got too intense. I also search the internet for spoilers when watching a series. I can’t stand not knowing how a story ends. My life is the same in that I want to know my “endings”. Anytime I face uncertainty, I stay awake to map possible outcomes instead of resting. I waste time trying to solve a problem that can fix itself. Proverbs 16:5 is, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God’s plans for me are better than anything I can imagine.Read More →

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Halloween is almost here. This past week, I have eaten more candy than I had in the past 5 months. My stomach is complaining. Even though I only ate a few pieces each day, my stomach complained about the excess sugar. It makes me wonder how my body processed the large amounts of sweets I used to eat. This morning, God showed me I had slipped on my Bible reading this past week. My tired brain wandered instead of concentrating on struggled morning devotionals. Since I started my day Jesus, I did not think to seek Him later in the day. Without God by myRead More →