Food is meant for fuel, not to numb our senses, drown our sorrows or reward our efforts. When we choose to allow food to have power over us, we are essentially begging, like an animal, for that said food to satisfy our deepest soul-needs that were never meant to be fixed by food.
Sitting by yourself, in front of that television with a sleeve of crackers and a tub of Betty Crocker's Vanilla Rich & Creamy frosting will not give your soul the peace it is so desperately searching for.
Food, looked to for comfort, will always lie and leave you lonely.
Choose to look at food as
fuel for your body,
NOT
feasting for your soul.
Don't confuse the two.
Go to Jesus, and feast at His feet. Only He will bring you the peace and clarity your soul is searching for.
Matthew 11:28-30
"28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I no longer battle weight (thanks to diabetes and daily exercise) I still tend to turn to food - the wrong food - when stress picks up in my life.
Life as a teacher is stressful enough but add to that extra classes as I work on my administration license, not knowing where I will teach next year (thinking of making a change for my son's sake), my daughter's recent wreck which landed us one car short and no funds to pay for it (we only had liability), a tornado ravaging our town, and an upcoming mission trip to Cambodia that I'm raising funds for...gee, as I write this I understand WHY I've been feeling a bit stressed lately! LOL The thing is, I can't afford to turn to food - particularly sweets, my weakness. They poison my body and weaken me so that I can't possibly have the energy I need to do what God has called me to do.
Yep, I needed your reminder today. Thanks again!
Amen, Traci! He is the only one who can fix our hearts and souls.
ReplyDeleteRight on Traci;I loved this one! I know I have used food for comfort and since I am now 67 years old I have finally learned how to not do that. It doesn't mean I don't have chocolate now and then; but it doesn't rule my trip to the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you for this one!
I used to snack a lot during the day, while watching tv, while doing work. But now I don't.. now I only eat when I'm hungry, not when I'm bored!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
It really is so hard. I have to admit, I reward myself with food. I need to get better at this!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a concept that more people could learn to use! Food has often been more of a necessary evil to me since I've moved to the US--American food just doesn't tempt me. I think I'm more likely to reward myself with entertainment, and that's not a good thing either!
ReplyDeleteHehe I love that little reminder, i'm always having to keep that in mind!! I love treats so it's def hard!!
ReplyDeleteOur society really does tend to use food as a reward. We go out to eat to celebrate anything! While I think it's ok to celebrate sometimes, it's so important to not treat your moods with food. Such a good word! Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteWise advice my dear!
ReplyDeleteHaha I love tha good ol' quote. Yet I still reward myself with food. Healthy clean food, so it works for me :)
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