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I am impatient and don’t like uncertainty. Waiting brings me feelings of restlessness and anxiety. Knowing that God will create something better than I can imagine does not help me let go. Instead of trusting God, I do whatever I think will fix my problem. I create a bigger mess and more stress. God is the only way to find peace. Psalm 46:10 is“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). It is hard for me to wait or be still. God resolves my unknownsRead More →

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I hear voices telling me I am not good enough. Lies tell me I am a failure and point out my mistakes. They try to convince me that work I do for God will never measure up to His standards. When enough things go wrong in my life, I am tired, or not feeling well, I succumb to these lies. I feel guilty that I have failed again and give up. I can’t fight against these lies alone. John 8:44 is, “…He (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies,Read More →

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My life has never been trouble free. In the past, food helped me survive, but failed to take away pain. Complaining about my struggles does not fix my problems. Turning to God is the only way I find peace and joy. James 1:2 is, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). I find joy while crying my heart out to Him. God comforts me and uses tough times to bring me closer to Him. I would rather face troubles with God by my side than enjoy pleasure without Him.Read More →

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Most people think submission is weakly giving in. Deep down, I hate submitting to others and would rather do what I want.  I know His ways are nothing like mine and I should trust He knows the best for me. Instead of surrendering my will to Him, I stubbornly hang onto my wants.  I end up stressed and unhappy if my desires are not met. Job 22:21 is, “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). On my own, I keep holding on my selfish ways. As I spend more time withRead More →

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It was easier for me to walk past temptation when I first left food behind. Staying away from excess food became harder as time passed. After weeks of avoiding snacks, part of me wants a treat. I hear excuses like, “You deserve a cookie to make it through the day,” I need spiritual weapons to successfully fight back. Psalm 119:11 is,“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Memorizing God’s Word keeps me from falling. I used verses to fight temptation earlier in my journey. Over the years, I stopped working onRead More →