Issues? Issues? Who's got issues?

It is 15 days into the New Year, so how is it going for you? Have you come to any new conclusions, has there been an epiphany moment for you yet this year?

I have had an awakening of sorts. I always knew that I struggled with food, recognized that food is more to me than "fuel," but just recently have acknowledged that I have issues with food. My issues go deep too; they began when I was a child and have carried over into my senior years, (I can’t believe I just admitted this; not the issues part, the senior part).

So, that said, what do I do about it? Do I have to dig into my past, do I need to identify the ancient history battles that scarred my heart? This is a personal question and one that only you can answer. Having been in a recovery program for the past 7 years, 6 of them in a Christian 12-step program, I know what this means and I know what I need to do.

I look to food for everything that is missing in my life. I always have, but that must stop now! I know I only need turn to God and beg Jesus to be my comfort, and it will be so.

But, when I am in the throes of my addiction to food, this doesn’t come easy. It isn’t second nature to turn to an invisible being to give me what I need. But, I am coming to the realization that turning to food (chocolate, breads, sweet treats) for love and companionship doesn’t work. I have been doing this for 60+ years. No More! Who is with me?

I will be addressing this topic over the next few entries and I would love to hear from you. What is your struggle? Do you have a plan? Is God part of that plan? Below is the Scripture I will cling to this day.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Grace ‘n Grins,

Judy