Only God Can!!

Over the last year, I have learned that instead of being in bondage to food that I had to sit with the pain a bit. As I dealt with the pain instead of running to food to numb my feelings, I allowed God to do the work that only He can do - bandage the wounds. 

Far too many years I have ran to food. I thought that it could help me. But it just held me in bondage wanting more and more of the unhealthy foods. I ran to food instead of God. But I have learned that food can NOT fix any problem. Only God can! 

God can give us the freedom, but we have to be willing to surrender our lives to Him. And we have to allow Him to work on us. This past year has had so many trials and temptations. I have honestly felt like every time I turned around there was some new issue I have having to deal with. But each time God has been faithful to help me through. He will give wisdom when that is needed and especially when we ask for the wisdom needed. He helps with temptations. Many times, I have found that at the instant that the temptation comes that God has already been right there to provide a way out. I just have to continue to choose freedom. It means saying no to the fleshly desires sometimes, but freedom is worth it. 

In this life we will have temptations and trials, but we can always choose to run to God for help, and He will be faithful. He is the only one who can truly bandage the wounds in order to heal them. And when He sets you free- You are free indeed!! 

So if the Son sets you free, 

you will be free indeed. 

John 8:36

"Those in Christ are no longer slaves; Jesus extends the freedom of 'sonship' to all who believe in Him. We become members of God's family." quote from Andrew's Study Bible for John 8:36 

"And you will know the truth, 

and the truth shall set you free." 

John 8:32

"The truth brings freedom from the addictive power of sin, enabling people to reach their full potential in Christ." 

"The thief comes only to steal and to kill and destroy.

 I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

John 10:10

"More Abundantly~ The life Jesus brings is not just eternal- it is of higher quality and it begins in this life." Andrew's Study Bible notes 

*above and beyond our required needs. 

"being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. 

Philippians 1:6

"Oh give thank to the LORD, for He is good; 

for His steadfast love endures forever!" 

Psalm 118:29