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It is mid December and my Christmas decor is still in boxes. We are remodeling and I waited until our tv wiring was completed. I usually have everything decorated immediately after Thanksgiving and think I am the only one without Christmas festivities up. My perfectionist self is struggling. I love Christmas and have listened to carols since the week after Halloween. All this work of getting my house ready for the season does nothing to prepare my heart to meet Jesus. Luke 10:38-42 tells the story of Jesus’ visit with 2 sisters. Verse 41-42 is, “But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, youRead More →

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This year I did not buy Halloween candy. I no longer care to have sweets around “just in case” I want a treat. A few weeks ago, I bought a small bag of Reese’s Christmas shapes. and slipped into stress eating. Even though I only ate 3, that was more than my body needed. The next morning, my stomach hurt and I realized I had turned to food instead of God. I once ate this same amount without realizing it was slowly poisoning my body. Isaiah 21:4 is, “Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal rock.” Holy Bible, New LivingRead More →

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I have lost weight and my clothes fit better. However, my not-long-enough summer is over and I had to go back to work. Even though I know eating never helps my problems, I overindulged in food. My old triggers of stress and fatigue made it harder to resist these temptations. I no longer enjoy overeating. I would rather seek Jesus instead of food. Psalm 119:147 is, “I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 Days I start with the Lord go smoother than times I wake upRead More →

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Sitting still and waiting is hard for me. I like to blame my impatience on my ADD. Even though I know God’s power solves any problem. I want to help. I should know from past experiences that putting my hands where they don’t belong causes more problems. Psalm 27:14 is, “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2007 God is the one who rescues me when no one else can. I can’t put broken pieces together as well as He does. My weak efforts do more harm than help. Waiting is theRead More →

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I have not updated this blog since early March. I wrote new entries weekly until a year ago. The craziness of 2020/21 gave me a new goal of posting monthly. Since my last entry, I have not found time (or made time) to open my blog app. My stresses added up: teaching students in a public school during a pandemic, my mom’s death last year, and daily chores/challenges. I stepped on the scale during my last checkup and was slapped by reality. The scale passed an old number I never wanted to see again. When I got honest, I realized I was eating too much.Read More →

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My natural reaction is worry whenever troubling thoughts pop in my mind. I imagine the worst possible ending actually happening and plot how to “get even”. Worrying drains my energy and brings a deep spiral of anxiety. None of my problems get better and I feel worse. Psalm 55:22-23 is, “Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders – he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin. But you, God, will throw the others into a muddy bog, Cut the lifespan of assassins and traitors in half. And I trust in you.” Holy Bible, The Message , 2002 GodRead More →

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Non stop stress seems normal these days. I am overwhelmed from dealing with one crisis after another. My tired brain runs on fumes. No matter how much I work, I get overwhelmed by what needs to be done. I turn to food even though I know it won’t solve my problems. Matthew 4:4 is, “Jesus answered… “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth’” Holy Bible The Message, 2002, I need more than bread or food to survive. There is no way I can handle everything on my own strength. Trying harder burns me outRead More →

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2020 was a tough year and 2021 is off to a rough start. I hate to admit it, but I am guilty of stress eating. My stress and fatigue increase each day. Instead of seeking the Lord, I look to food for relief. Some of my pants no longer fit. I am tempted to accept stress weight gain as my “new normal” so I can enjoy food. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 is, That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long…” Holy Bible, New LivingRead More →

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Positive vibes cannot cover the fact that 2020 has been a difficult and crazy year. It seems like a bad dream that continues every night. I have struggled to stay focused on the Lord instead of worrying. One of my friends recently said, “What if all I had today was what I thanked God for yesterday?” This hit me because I might have nothing. No matter how bad things appear to be, I find the Lord’s blessings when I seek Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Holy Bible, NewRead More →

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My brain is cluttered like a computer with multiple browser tabs open. When I concentrate on one, another thought pops up. These distractions are my worst enemy. They interrupt my daily tasks and keep me from growing closer to the Lord. I waste too much of my prayer and Bible reading time trying to fix my problems. Psalm 37:4 is, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God wants me to delight in His presence. The enemy uses distractions keep me from seeking Jesus. My mind goes from resting in the Lord toRead More →