Craving God, not Gluttony

I have been noticing my "need" for low-nutrition snacks, lately. It seems I've been struggling with emotional eating, dieting, body image issues all my life, including body dysmorphia. Today I received a few video links which I've never searched for before. I know that God wants us to caretake our vessel, that He wants us in good health. It's no longer about looking good for the approval of men, it's about taking care of my body which is a Temple of the Holy Spirit. 


 

The spirit of gluttony

"The spirit of Gluttony rides on the back of a horse named Sugar" 

https://youtu.be/ZWhfZV3xDTM?si=8wFBCtB9ewAfh1I1

The spirit of gluttony, Part 2

https://youtu.be/foerfYXsppI?si=BfKOce9Q1_HEHtS_

Beating the spirit of gluttony

https://youtu.be/Y8HtLop5ykI?si=7lnWVpkZmxKwTWWi

When is it gluttony?

https://youtu.be/nELul1eZUq8?si=oiACa_2iBXyQLJnm

Craving God not food

https://youtu.be/15jF6W7ZIEQ?si=hF862jk4i-1F7ld5

Four signs food has become an idol

https://youtu.be/k1Fwc81d_-M?si=on4GqklwBu9iwdOI

Gluttony and slothfulness


Overeating, gluttony, negligence of body


Breaking free of addictive foods:
1. Pray for self control. That's a fruit of the holy spirit. You already have it, so pray from a point of empowerment. Lord, thank you that I have self control by the fruit of your holy spirit. Thank you for self control, Lord. Thank you. 
2. Cut processed sugar.
3. Focus on whole foods. Nutrient dense foods that nourish the body.
4. Drink more water. Dehydration can mimic hunger.
5. Fast regularly. It not only resets your appetite but it strengthens self discipline and weakens fleshy control.
6. Retrain your taste buds. Shift from processed foods to natural flavors. 
7. Identify emotional eating triggers. 
Boredom, stress, comfort, etc. Take it to God instead of the kitchen. 
8. Don't buy it. Get it out of your house. If there's a trigger food in your house, go throw it away. 
9. Renew your mind daily. Food is a tool and not a master. Mind renewal is the most powerful tool we have as Christians. 

Earing nutrient dense foods:
1. Prioritize protein every meal. 
2. Meal prep in batches.
3. Keep quick whole food snacks on hand. 
4. Choose nutrient dense foods over calorie dense foods.
5. Use slow cooker or pressure cooker to save time.
6. Hydrate before your meals.
7. Opt for smart convenient foods. Eg. Precut vegetables. Rotisserie chicken.
8. Plan simple, balanced meals focused on protein, fats and Fibre.
9. Cut out liquid calories.
10. Pray over your food and eat with intention.




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