Fatigue was one of my excuses for overeating. In the past, I would eat “for energy” when I was tired. Stuffing food down my body never made up for lack of sleep. I ended up feeling stuffed and sleepy.
Matthew 11:28 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’”
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015
The rest Jesus gives me is different from sitting on the couch, watching TV, and snacking. When I seek God, He calms my overstimulated brain. God refreshes my body even when I am unable to take a nap. When my body is exhausted, the Lord helps me function. God gives me true rest and helps me stay away from the temptation of excess food.