P is for Powerful

Friends, this letter presented countless possibilities. I found it difficult to pick merely one. Most of the words were positive, like: peace, prayer, permission, people and progress. But, I would guess that even these words, when not viewed from positive vantage point could be construed as dubious (don’t you love this word?).

When I am struggling with my diet or my menu for the week, I am not always approaching it from a positive stance.  Just the fact that I have food to eat should be a great big positive.  Add to that the fact that I am free to make my own choices and the upbeat meter begins to rise.  Usually a gauge I can fall back on is my prayer and devotional time.  How much time did I spend talking to God about my problems.  All of them, not just the obsession I have with food.

This past week Geneen Roth, author of Women, Food and God was on the Oprah show.  Now I don't normally tune in to that program, but the topic was interesting.  Of course I ended up disappointed because right away they had to clarify that the God referred to in the title was not the "religious" God.  Well, what other God is there I asked?  God is the Powerful Word.

Every area of my recovery, and that includes my recovery from compulsive overeating, needs to be centered and focused on God - the religious God.  Maybe I should write a book...um

Scripture encouragement for today is found in Ephesian 6:10-18.  Verse 13 is the text that jumped off the page for me is , "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."

Grace 'n Grins,
Judy

Why Do I Eat?

Eating just to eat - One comment from the last post was, "I eat just to eat." Let's use this for discussion today. I found this statement very true. I am trying to understand why today is different from yesterday; why was I in control of my eating yesterday and I am out of control today! What is that all about? If I truly examine my motives for eating it seems to boil down to my wants and not my needs. I want, therefore I eat. I want that dish of ice-cream or bowl of chips even though I am not hungry at all.

How do I change? I know from from my years in recovery for co-dependency, that I cannot change on my own. I need help from someone much greater than I. I am beginning to recognize that all of my destructive habits are keeping me from living life to the fullest. As a Christian I am certain that Satan plays a role in this; he is the great deceiver and he is always tells me lies. I believe his lies.

I want to do what is healthy and good for me. I know that I need Jesus to help me. Perhaps Jesus is allowing me to continue to struggle because it keeps me focused on Him, it keeps me on my knees seeking Him. Jesus wants me to give up control of my struggles and lay them at the foot of the cross. Share your thoughts here. Which Scripture passage speaks to you when you are working through struggles, whatever they may be?

Scripture encouragement for today comes from Philippians 4:19. "And my God will meet all your needs."

Grace and Grins,
Judy