Redefining gluttony as overconsumption. “More for the sake of more” whether it be checking our phones, bing watching shows, etc..., things aside from food which we normally associate gluttony with. Thanks for this wonderful message Fr. 🙏🏾☦️
This is one of my particular passions, probably the greatest one to my struggle. My issue is a lack of balance and exercise of self-restraint. I try to avoid a temptation you'd normally encounter so much that when I do eventually encounter it I barely resist it. So despite how long I might go without giving in (or thinking I haven't given in) deep down I'm still just as trapped in it if I cannot resist it when actually tested. I am yo-yoing between being either a glutton or a cowardly ascetic, no normalcy, no balance. But I trust in God He will help me conquer it eventually, daily prayer has been one of the greatest recent developments in my progression. Please pray for me.
I am dealing with the same struggle. It’s either one way or the other on the spiritual pendulum. But the Lord has mercy and knows our struggles. May He help us in our battles for He is good and loves mankind
Here's a realization I had after a lot of prayer. It is not all or nothing. Jesus wanted us to enjoy our lives but not at the expense of our souls or others' lives. You could perhaps learn to value having something as a treat or reward and then pray and meditate on how moderation allows you to fully enjoy somethings value. If it is a food challenge, for instance, buy only one slice. Or buy a cake but for every slice you eat, give others away so they can share in that joy.
I struggle so much with food. I get major hunger pangs and I am morbidly obese. I am worried I will die soon from this if I cant get it under control. Please pray for me!
Knowing the problem is half of the solution. There are things we can do and things we need help from God. You cannot mix these parts. You cannot pray to have control and the next day eat bowl of ice cream. Your mind, your hear, your life, your families, your friends, your office should be working for you not against you. Don't try too much in short time, this is the devil's way of discouraging you. God works according to your ability and nothing beyond. Think of arranging a room full of fancy furnitures you buy but don't need it. The process is about avoiding the things that does not help you lose weight and replacing it with healthy ones. The first thing you need to avoid is Soda, Ice Cream, Bread, Cookies, Burgers, Pizza. These foods are not your friends. Avoid them slowly but completely. Replace them with healthy ones Vegetables and fruits. Emotionally you should be healthy, sometimes we are angry and get try to take revenge with food. Food is like a drug to stop thinking about your life. Instead of trying to hide your emotional battle with food, fight the battle bare hands. Relationship issues, families etc try to forgive and forget and pray about it. Avoid shopping too much foods that tempts you. If you don't shop, you cannot eat. If you are a hero at the supermarket then the battle is over for the kitchen.
I struggle with lust addiction to the point that my spiritual father advised me to see a Christian counselor (even though most are not Orthodox). I obeyed and began a counseling relationship and found that I indeed am using many things (sex and drugs) to self medicate my pain from early childhood traumas. My counselor is using EMDR (proven to work for food addiction as well) to reprocess my traumatic memories. I am finally healing from decades of addiction and its consequences. The Church does support our use of clinical professionals to address sicknesses of mind body and soul. God grant you many years!
Tewahido Mezmur i have struggled against this passion for my whole life with prayer and fasting, to no avail. The church recognizes that some diseases need professional attention, which my spiritual father advised, alongside the help of the Church traditions.
Redefining gluttony as overconsumption.
“More for the sake of more” whether it be checking our phones, bing watching shows, etc..., things aside from food which we normally associate gluttony with.
Thanks for this wonderful message Fr. 🙏🏾☦️
This is one of my particular passions, probably the greatest one to my struggle. My issue is a lack of balance and exercise of self-restraint. I try to avoid a temptation you'd normally encounter so much that when I do eventually encounter it I barely resist it. So despite how long I might go without giving in (or thinking I haven't given in) deep down I'm still just as trapped in it if I cannot resist it when actually tested. I am yo-yoing between being either a glutton or a cowardly ascetic, no normalcy, no balance. But I trust in God He will help me conquer it eventually, daily prayer has been one of the greatest recent developments in my progression. Please pray for me.
I am dealing with the same struggle. It’s either one way or the other on the spiritual pendulum. But the Lord has mercy and knows our struggles. May He help us in our battles for He is good and loves mankind
Here's a realization I had after a lot of prayer. It is not all or nothing. Jesus wanted us to enjoy our lives but not at the expense of our souls or others' lives. You could perhaps learn to value having something as a treat or reward and then pray and meditate on how moderation allows you to fully enjoy somethings value. If it is a food challenge, for instance, buy only one slice. Or buy a cake but for every slice you eat, give others away so they can share in that joy.
2:44 More for the sake of More = Overcomsumption = Gluttony
4:13 We’ve got to eat
4:47 Tension brings vigilance.
5:24 The Struggle
I struggle so much with food. I get major hunger pangs and I am morbidly obese. I am worried I will die soon from this if I cant get it under control. Please pray for me!
May God be with you in your struggle!
Knowing the problem is half of the solution. There are things we can do and things we need help from God. You cannot mix these parts. You cannot pray to have control and the next day eat bowl of ice cream. Your mind, your hear, your life, your families, your friends, your office should be working for you not against you. Don't try too much in short time, this is the devil's way of discouraging you. God works according to your ability and nothing beyond. Think of arranging a room full of fancy furnitures you buy but don't need it. The process is about avoiding the things that does not help you lose weight and replacing it with healthy ones. The first thing you need to avoid is Soda, Ice Cream, Bread, Cookies, Burgers, Pizza. These foods are not your friends. Avoid them slowly but completely. Replace them with healthy ones Vegetables and fruits. Emotionally you should be healthy, sometimes we are angry and get try to take revenge with food. Food is like a drug to stop thinking about your life. Instead of trying to hide your emotional battle with food, fight the battle bare hands. Relationship issues, families etc try to forgive and forget and pray about it. Avoid shopping too much foods that tempts you. If you don't shop, you cannot eat. If you are a hero at the supermarket then the battle is over for the kitchen.
I struggle with lust addiction to the point that my spiritual father advised me to see a Christian counselor (even though most are not Orthodox). I obeyed and began a counseling relationship and found that I indeed am using many things (sex and drugs) to self medicate my pain from early childhood traumas. My counselor is using EMDR (proven to work for food addiction as well) to reprocess my traumatic memories. I am finally healing from decades of addiction and its consequences. The Church does support our use of clinical professionals to address sicknesses of mind body and soul. God grant you many years!
@@Tidnull For lust the first thing you need to do is fasting and prayer. Start small.
Tewahido Mezmur i have struggled against this passion for my whole life with prayer and fasting, to no avail. The church recognizes that some diseases need professional attention, which my spiritual father advised, alongside the help of the Church traditions.
Thank you for this profound teaching. God bless you.
A pleasure! ^_^
God bless you.
Amen