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Most people think submission is weakly giving in. Deep down, I hate submitting to others and would rather do what I want.  I know His ways are nothing like mine and I should trust He knows the best for me. Instead of surrendering my will to Him, I stubbornly hang onto my wants.  I end up stressed and unhappy if my desires are not met. Job 22:21 is, “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). On my own, I keep holding on my selfish ways. As I spend more time withRead More →

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It was easier for me to walk past temptation when I first left food behind. Staying away from excess food became harder as time passed. After weeks of avoiding snacks, part of me wants a treat. I hear excuses like, “You deserve a cookie to make it through the day,” I need spiritual weapons to successfully fight back. Psalm 119:11 is,“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Memorizing God’s Word keeps me from falling. I used verses to fight temptation earlier in my journey. Over the years, I stopped working onRead More →

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There will always be trouble in my life. I once talked nonstop about my difficulties and hosted pity parties. This kept me stuck in negativity. Food gave me temporary comfort. I thought I would go back to eating right as soon as things were less crazy. I used problems as an excuse to overeat. Nahum 1:7 is, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God gives me peace and comfort when I am troubled. He wants me to turn to Him instead of food. He shows me whatRead More →

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Fear stops me from working towards goals I know God has for me. When I started blogging about four years ago, I knew God wanted me to share my journey away from food. There are times I am afraid to take the next step because my fear is failing. When I don’t give my full effort, I can say I failed because I should have worked harder. I know God is calling me to be bold and move beyond excuses. 2 Timothy 1:7 is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”Read More →