No temptation
has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not
let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will
also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
—1 Corinthians 10:13
I admit it.
I am an emotional eater.
I have
struggled with my weight for years—taking if off, putting it back on, taking it
off, putting it back on. Only in recent years have I become aware of the root
issue. My relationship with food is unhealthy. Food has been my go-to source
when I’m sad, when I’m stressed, when I’m in pain, when I’m bored, and even
when I’m happy. I know I use food to self-soothe, but I also know that when I
do I am only creating a bigger problem. I must get a handle on this and go to
God instead of reaching for food.
