Stress is one of my eating “triggers”. I reach for excess food to comfort my emotions. Excess food helps me temporarily forget my pain but does nothing to solve my problems. Instead of lasting relief, soon I feel guilty for eating too much.

Matthew 11:28 is, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017

The King of the universe invites me to come to Him for rest. I try to handle stress myself and fail. God provides me with lasting comfort and erases my guilt. He guides me to find lasting solutions that are better than stuffing my face with food. Every time I slip, The Lord takes away my stress and helps me manage life’s issues.