This is very helpful to me on my journey as a Christian and recovery from food addiction. Thank you for your confession, honesty, and example of repentance! So powerful
Thank you for saying that! I am so glad it is helpful to you - testimony is powerful - the only way I found my way through this was others sharing their story so it's an honor to continue passing on the freedom that I have found! -Matina
I know I deal with Pride, but i didn't really understand some of the sneaky and subtle ways it shows up in my life. Thank you for highlighting that the "I deserve" lie stems from Pride. I had no idea. Thanks also for your transparency and helping to see what this Recovery internal dialogue looks like
Somehow this comment slipped past and I didn't get a chance to respond- so sorry! Pride can be super sneaky and it's definitely something I battle - especially in the area of control. Always grateful for the ways the Lord gently (and sometimes not so gently haha) helps me course correct. -Matina
Thank you. This is exactly where I have found myself...trying to control behaviors when I know my heart has not changed and the lust for food is so strong.
Betsye- you got this! Erg, that lust for food- you hit it on the head! Just the other day I was talking again to God being frustrated that this is seeming to be such a struggle again in some ways when it was so "easy" for the first year or two. Peeling back the layers of behavior to get at my heart is hard work but good too. Praying for you as you walk this journey! -Matina
I really appreciate your transparency ❤️. I love that you talked about the motives of our heart. This was a wonderful reminder May the Lord continue to bless your journey to recovery and the platform he has given you sis💕
The heart is such a tricky thing and the place I have to keep coming back to. It's not just about the outward behaviors (though those are important), but is my heart right? Ugh, so hard but so good. Appreciate your encouragement and blessings on you too! -Matina
I too love mangoes but l live in the Caribbean and l have them off the tree they are super sweet and l have had quite a few of them this week. It’s funny that you are dealing with this issue today because my weight has not moved for a couple weeks and l know that eating fruits are not something that l should have because l gain weight when l have them so here l am listening to you knowing that God was dealing with me concerning this very same issue so l too have to get up brush off my behind and move on thanks for your openness God bless🇹🇹❤️
Karma, I bet those Caribbean mangoes are delicious!! Fresh fruit right off the tree?! Jealous ;) But in all seriousness, fruit can be a huge trigger for us dealing with food addictions because of how sweet they are. I love summer fruits, but it's something I have to make sure I stay on plan with or it's so easy to consume all day. Every day is a new day and His mercies are fresh
You went so long with out sugar that when you do eat it you lose control. The 🔑 is to have a treat every once and a while and practice not to lose control start all over the next day and say no the next day.
I haven't actually broken abstinence with sugar but my overeating tendencies can be with any sort of food unfortunately. Living within boundaries can be hard but it's worth it. As someone who identifies this as an addiction- I choose not to even dabble in it "once in a while." I don't feel deprived or like I'm missing out by not eating sweets. -Matina
@@adventuringwithjesus yes.. I agree because the treat once in a while for an addict in recovery is a trigger. the "normal" things are different for an addict in recovery. it's almost like a cross we have to bear knowing it's just not allowed. like the fruit of knowledge of good and evil.
So do you not celebrate with a pice of cake for a wedding, son or daughter birthday, graduation. That's not realistic to never eat anything sweet. I'm a sugar free person and I'm the first person to say no to anything sweet but to say I will never eat sugar again. That's a unrealistic promise it somthing you have to work on on a daily basis
I can totally relate to this feeling like an unrealistic way to live and when I approach it from a "never ever" sort of standpoint, it can feel really overwhelming. For me, these are the specific foods that the Lord has asked me to lay down and it's in that spirit of obedience that I am able to. So no- I don't celebrate with food- I absolutely can make or buy things for others and celebrate with them, but don't partake myself. I do believe this way of eating is for life for me and I also agree that it's a daily surrender. It is recognizing that while I do desire to enjoy a piece of cake here or there, ultimately that immediate gratification is not better or more satisfying that living in freedom. It's both a spiritual thing and a physical thing for me- these foods are addictive and so I must abstain completely from them. If my story resonated with you, I just want to encourage you that it is possible! -Matina
Thank you kindly for your transparency. It is encouraging!!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching -Matina
This is very helpful to me on my journey as a Christian and recovery from food addiction. Thank you for your confession, honesty, and example of repentance! So powerful
Thank you for saying that! I am so glad it is helpful to you - testimony is powerful - the only way I found my way through this was others sharing their story so it's an honor to continue passing on the freedom that I have found! -Matina
I know I deal with Pride, but i didn't really understand some of the sneaky and subtle ways it shows up in my life. Thank you for highlighting that the "I deserve" lie stems from Pride. I had no idea. Thanks also for your transparency and helping to see what this Recovery internal dialogue looks like
Somehow this comment slipped past and I didn't get a chance to respond- so sorry! Pride can be super sneaky and it's definitely something I battle - especially in the area of control. Always grateful for the ways the Lord gently (and sometimes not so gently haha) helps me course correct. -Matina
Thank you. This is exactly where I have found myself...trying to control behaviors when I know my heart has not changed and the lust for food is so strong.
Betsye- you got this! Erg, that lust for food- you hit it on the head! Just the other day I was talking again to God being frustrated that this is seeming to be such a struggle again in some ways when it was so "easy" for the first year or two. Peeling back the layers of behavior to get at my heart is hard work but good too. Praying for you as you walk this journey! -Matina
I really appreciate your transparency ❤️. I love that you talked about the motives of our heart. This was a wonderful reminder May the Lord continue to bless your journey to recovery and the platform he has given you sis💕
The heart is such a tricky thing and the place I have to keep coming back to. It's not just about the outward behaviors (though those are important), but is my heart right? Ugh, so hard but so good. Appreciate your encouragement and blessings on you too! -Matina
I too love mangoes but l live in the Caribbean and l have them off the tree they are super sweet and l have had quite a few of them this week. It’s funny that you are dealing with this issue today because my weight has not moved for a couple weeks and l know that eating fruits are not something that l should have because l gain weight when l have them so here l am listening to you knowing that God was dealing with me concerning this very same issue so l too have to get up brush off my behind and move on thanks for your openness God bless🇹🇹❤️
Karma, I bet those Caribbean mangoes are delicious!! Fresh fruit right off the tree?! Jealous ;) But in all seriousness, fruit can be a huge trigger for us dealing with food addictions because of how sweet they are. I love summer fruits, but it's something I have to make sure I stay on plan with or it's so easy to consume all day. Every day is a new day and His mercies are fresh
It has blessed me
So glad
You went so long with out sugar that when you do eat it you lose control. The 🔑 is to have a treat every once and a while and practice not to lose control start all over the next day and say no the next day.
I haven't actually broken abstinence with sugar but my overeating tendencies can be with any sort of food unfortunately. Living within boundaries can be hard but it's worth it. As someone who identifies this as an addiction- I choose not to even dabble in it "once in a while." I don't feel deprived or like I'm missing out by not eating sweets. -Matina
@@adventuringwithjesus yes.. I agree because the treat once in a while for an addict in recovery is a trigger. the "normal" things are different for an addict in recovery. it's almost like a cross we have to bear knowing it's just not allowed. like the fruit of knowledge of good and evil.
So do you not celebrate with a pice of cake for a wedding, son or daughter birthday, graduation. That's not realistic to never eat anything sweet. I'm a sugar free person and I'm the first person to say no to anything sweet but to say I will never eat sugar again. That's a unrealistic promise it somthing you have to work on on a daily basis
I can totally relate to this feeling like an unrealistic way to live and when I approach it from a "never ever" sort of standpoint, it can feel really overwhelming. For me, these are the specific foods that the Lord has asked me to lay down and it's in that spirit of obedience that I am able to. So no- I don't celebrate with food- I absolutely can make or buy things for others and celebrate with them, but don't partake myself.
I do believe this way of eating is for life for me and I also agree that it's a daily surrender. It is recognizing that while I do desire to enjoy a piece of cake here or there, ultimately that immediate gratification is not better or more satisfying that living in freedom. It's both a spiritual thing and a physical thing for me- these foods are addictive and so I must abstain completely from them. If my story resonated with you, I just want to encourage you that it is possible! -Matina
@@adventuringwithjesus Beautifully stated.