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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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The closer I get to God, the harder it is for me to drift away. My heart feels “not right” after I barely glance at my devotions for a few days. I get a sour feeling in my stomach when I eat too much and realize I have slipped. God uses these empty feelings to draw me back to Him. Psalm 27:8 is, “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God calls me to draw close to Him even when I go through the motions. I amRead More →

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When I think about everything God has done for me, I know I can never thank Him enough. Not only has He saved me from sin, but I have a life worth living. I can face whatever life throws me as long as God is by my side. 1 Chronicles 16:34 is, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). We are commanded to thank the Lord. Early in my Christian walk, I took God’s blessings for granted. I was embarrassed to admit my successes were blessings from God. My faith grows when IRead More →

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In the past, seeking God was not the my first choice when I was stressed. I ran to food, complained to friends, or avoided situations. Complaining and avoiding solved none of my problems. I got temporary pleasure from stuffing my face because food helped me forget about my problems. My troubles still annoyed me and I had guilt from overeating again. Matthew 11:28 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Jesus wants us to bring our troubles to Him. Only God can helpRead 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 →