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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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Negative thinking gives me a case of the “Blahs”. Once I start pessimistic thinking, it is hard to stop. I find things that might go wrong and assume the worst will happen. My mood quickly goes from blah to depressed. I will always have something that needs repair or an unexpected bill to throw me off. When I dwell on bad news, I forget to trust God. Proverbs 15:13 is, “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.” (New American Standard Bible, 1995). Negative thinking saddens my heart and can break my spirit. Joy comes fromRead More →

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I used to be jealous when good things happened to other people. Comparing myself to others never helped me feel better. I did not appreciate good things that came my way. Instead, I focused on the negative. I was not satisfied with my life and turned to food for comfort. Over the years, I have grown closer to God. Unlike food, He gives me peace and contentment even when bad things happen. Psalm 103:5 is,“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God has filled me and satisfied my heart. He gives meRead More →