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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 →

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I used to dread the beginning of summer because I was not ready. Not ready to put on a bathing suit or shorts since I felt fat. I once focused on how I looked in summer clothes instead of having fun. My eating is better but I am still a work in progress. This summer, I will enjoy the season instead of obsessing about my body. I have tried to quit stressing about my body before and not succeeded. To stop worrying about my weight, I must trust in God. John 14:27 is, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind andRead More →