Our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Alot of women do not understand this truth and live in the bondage of food addictions that destroy those temples. We need to surround each other in prayer and tell the Enemy that in the name of Jesus we are no longer going to be held captive to his lies. Let's fight with some dynamite ladies, the Word of God in prayer. May God rock our worlds with the power of His TRUTH!
I guess I will be the first to post here, but hopefully not the last! :)
I have struggled with my weight for years now. I am almost 42, need to lose 100+ pounds and seem to have NO self discipline. I am so tired of being tired and feeling bad physically but mostly, the knowledge that I am not honoring the body God created for me has left me feeling very ashamed. I know I can't do this by myself. If I could, I would have done it already. I believe that God can help me but I know I have to do my part too. I just feel so weary and beaten down by this issue, I just can't seem to get started.
If anyone can relate, I hope you will post here so we can support each other in prayer.
You are talking about exactly how I feel, I have metastatic *** cancer, I am overweight by about 70pds and I believe my being overweight may have or is contributing to my illness. You would think staring at death in the eye I could stop eating unhealthy but no I have not. I really need help to get started and keep started, I don't even know where to begin. I have read it all but can not do it. So I can relate and need alot of prayer and the hard part for me is I am afraid of what god's will is for me, so I am not praying or having any faith in god at the moment. It is real painful and a real struggle.
I am so sorry to hear about your cancer. I am praying for your complete healing Maureen.((( HUGS ))) Even when He seems far away, He really is there. If I were in your situation, I think I'd be using food to deal with my emotions over the cancer diagnosis. Is that possibly your case? Is there a counselor or trusted friend you could talk to about your fears instead of coping with food? I understand the struggle. Food is almost more emotional for me than anything. I am not in a good mood today, therefore, I sit here and think about having ice cream for lunch. Geesh! I am obese, in my family history we have heart disease, high cholesteroal and high blood pressure...how can I even consider such an unhealthy choice? I feel sad and ashamed about my weight so how can thoughts like that be something I even entertain? Ever?
God please help us today, to make healthy choices for our bodies, to confront our feelings and seek real support instead of medicating ourselves with food. Be with us Lord and keep us strong. Amen.
Hey guys! I just found this website today. I then came across this group and your posts. I see that it's been since January since anyone has posted. I wonder if you're still out there and interested in contiuing along together on this journey!?