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This past week (more like an entire month) has been hectic. I feel like I will never finish everything I have to do. Everything on my list needed to be done yesterday. To say I am stressed is an understatement. I need rest, but don’t have time to relax. Psalm 91:1 is, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 I find rest when I seek the Lord. No matter how busy I am, I have time to cry to Jesus. He gives me strength so I canRead More →

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I once sought pleasure in excess food. I enjoyed eating anything and everything I wanted to. The world tells me to seek what I desire and that food can comfort me. It whispers other lies such as, “You love pizza and should finish this last piece.” I fell for this lie and believed stuffing my body with food would make me happy. Psalm 37:4 is, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 The Lord has changed my heart so I want Him more than food. I no longer get pleasure fromRead More →

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I will never reach perfection. I do my best to follow the Lord. For the most part, my eating is great. Occasionally, I slip and eat too much. When I do, there are times I want to keep eating. Deep down, I know what I am doing is wrong, but I enjoy food. Galatians 5:16 is, “…walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 I need Jesus to keep from slipping, He gives me strength to walk in His Spirit instead of my flesh. On my own, I will choose my desires. IRead More →

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My muscles swell after working out, so my pants fit tighter. Other times, my body retains water. My mind tells me I have gained weight even though I know better. I listen to lies. I believe I have failed and feel like I will always be overweight. Psalm 42:5 is “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again – my Savior…” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 I get discouraged when I take my eyes off the Lord. I fall for lies and forget to seek Jesus. When I praise God,Read More →

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When I worry, my fear level jumps from mild to extreme. Deep down, I know the Lord will guide me through any crisis. If I take my eyes off Jesus, anxiety sets in. This worry quickly takes over, so I forget God is in control. Psalm 34:4 is, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Holy Bible, New International Version Only God takes away my fears. He helps me let go of situations I have no control over. Jesus shows me I don’t have to fix world problems. He gives me wisdom to navigate though my troubles.Read More →