Matthew 6:25-food and faith-

tiffanygil

Hello everyone!!

I just thought I would share this moment-

Ive really been struggling with my food addiction and its gotten worse since I've tried to maintain my weight. I hate it. Food is all I think about sometimes. It even effects my attitude and other aspect in my life like my faith.

Last night I came across this and it touched me. Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. IS NOT LIFE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FOOD AND THE BODY MORE IMPORTANT THAN CLOTHES?"

So.... I know the references is because people faced the prospect of going hungry not getting over weight but its just incredible that such a simple statement helped me. This is my new motto when I start thinking unnecessarily about food and its working like never before.

Thank you Jesus for all your help and MFP pals!!!
Tiff

siegt

Verty good scripture and congratulations on your progress. I just started eatin well and exercising about a week ago. I have dealt with food addiction my entire life. I was never really overweight until now. After my last child, she is 3 now, I do not seem to have any control of my food intake. I'm miserable. I will use the scripture you mentioned to help. Thanks.

tech_sarah

thanks for sharing!

mwilson1018

The power of prayer really works, ask the Lord to help you and He really will. Thank you for sharing scripture, it's always uplifting! Keep up the great work!

kfsooner

Thanks!!

TC318

Thank you!!!! I think that is a great verse to remind us of Who will take care of us, if we just let Him. i believe that i am being successful this time is willing to Let God have control to mold me and fix the inside me not just the outer me.

cheermom614

Thanks for sharing that scripture! I'm going to hang it on my mirror to remind me everyday.

msdawn15

I wanted you to know that I understand when you say "it's all I think about at times". This is how I feel often. I am only about 10 lbs overweight (5"6" 140) but anytime I try to lose weight, eat better or just be healthier, I start obessing on what I'm gong to eat next. I have never "stayed on the wagon" because I always in up back where I started. I often think that others have no understanding on how I felt...until now. Thank you for sharing the verse and your struggle. Have you ever read a book called THE MAKERS DIET?

rosemary10

Thanks for sharing your struggle and insight. It's interesting that I was meditating on that passage last week. And this week I was searching for a way to deal with the emotional aspects of my overeating. Thank you Lord for your great guidance.