C is for Come

There are many words that come to mind when I am stuck in my eating disorder. Words like: cry, cling, comfort, could, connect, confront, compel and I am still not sure which one to use for they all jumped off the pages of my devotional material this morning. Here are some words I wrote in my journal as I sought God's word for me today.

God, you know how much I struggle with this addiction to food. Sometimes it is more like and addiction to "having what I want - when I want it." Last night I wrestled and then gave in. Why? Help me to overcome this struggle. Show me how to control my behavior toward food.

I know that God wants me to come to Him with my heart.  This morning He gave me three verses, one right after the other, and I seemed to know they were coming as He revealed them to me. Do you know what I mean?

"It stopped, but I could not tell what it was. A form stood before my eyes, and I heard a hushed voice:" (Job 4:16)

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10)

After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:12)

• It seems that God is telling me to just be quiet.  Don't worry so much about controlling my addiction - hand it over to God.
• His Words say to listen closely to His words.  He will guide and direct my actions if and when I allow Him access to my heart.
• He works in mysterious ways, in a gentle whisper, and I must be available to hear him.

Care to share what God is telling you today?  I would love to hear about it.  If you are shy about commenting on this blog, why not email me.

Grace 'n Grins,
Judy