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I see too much suffering and strife in our world. If I focus on negatives or try to fix problems, I get stressed. I don’t like feeling anxious and have used stress as an excuse to overeat. Recently, I have indulged in small servings to ease my emotions. I know that eating even small amounts of food when I am not hungry will cause me to continue overeating. I can’t excuse it because life is more stressful these days. Philippians 4:6 is, “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Holy Bible,Read More →

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Many years ago, I learned the importance of forgiveness. When others hurt me or someone I love, I need to forgive. This releases me so my hurt can heal. If I don’t let go, bitterness and anger festers in my heart. When I get upset by others who disagree with me, I am unforgiving. Colossians 3:13 is, “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God wants me to tolerate others. To me, this is a heart issue of wanting people to agree with me.Read More →

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After my longest streak of eating healthy, I slipped. My reasons why” are just excuses. For a week, I thought I could get away with eating more food than my body needs. Luckily, I listened to God’s leading. He gave me the strength to quickly get back on track. Psalm 46 is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 The Lord helped me turn my eating around. My love for God is greater than my desire for excess food. He gave me the strength to walk away from excess food and eatRead More →

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My life has slowed down. I no longer run around from one “must do” to another. Even with more time to rest, I am tired all the time. Instead of a rest day with no plans, I need rest from fixing world problems. Isaiah 40:31 is, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God gives me strength to accomplish what I need to. He helps me let go of worries I don’t need toRead More →

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Stress eating used to be my downfall. I used food to soothe my anxieties, including the extra activities during May. This year, my school year ending stress is replaced by living in a world of COVID 19. With the Lord’s help, my eating has been better during these last two months. Psalm 63:1 is “You God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 I have been seeking God instead of food. Without dieting, I am starting to seeRead More →