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EX- SLAVE shirt

Submitted by Chrissy (not verified) on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 12:44.

 

Waking up Sunday morning was interesting…I remember reflecting on the night before how I binged and contemplated purging…the devil was definitely trying to run circles around me….as he had in the past. I told myself that I would never do that again… neither binge nor purge…so in efforts to soften the blow that I was causing to my self I binged for almost two weeks (A time that was supposed to be dedicated to fasting) and resorted to using teas that “promote weight loss”…that’s still wrong and there is obviously still a problem. Going back to that glorious Sunday morning as I drove to church, In my mind I kept saying to myself “You have problem”, “ You need help”, “ You have an eating disorder”…then I walked into the sanctuary and praise and worship began…I was uplifted in the Spirit and by the awesome presence of God, I began speaking and praying in the language that no one other than my Father understands….I couldn’t help but to think…How can I be filled with the Spirit, but still lacking in the area of self control and discipline? How can I offer advice to others and try to lead other into salvation…when quite frankly I’m lacking in my spiritual growth. This is about more than food, exercise, or my love of sweets…this battle is spiritual and needs to be fought that way.
Fast forward to this afternoon, my friend Raschel calls me and tells me that the shirt she ordered for me that was supposed to say “Ex –Fornicator” instead read “ Ex- Slave”…A mistake in shipment made by the company?….I think not…we spoke about returning it, then I realized that fornication,  THANK GOD is no longer my issue., but now the most pressing issue is my being a slave to food and to thoughts about my weight….I have been a slave to this whole idea all my life and I’m ready to break the chains and to be free! I’m tried of being overweight or as my BMI would say obese…I’m tired of overeating and feeling out of control when it comes to what I eat, I’m tired of always having my weight on my mind….it affects my praise, it affects my worship…It is affects my walk with God.   According to Philippians 4: 13: “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. The word also says that we are not tempted beyond what we can handle and that the Lord always provides a way of escape. Lord, I’m calling on you to help me, strengthen me and like Psalm 30: 4 says, I pray to you Lord to “Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth”. Redeem me Oh Lord…..
It’s interesting because I wonder am I the only one who is saved, sanctified but still struggling like this. You see the enemy wants me to feel alone, secluded and isolated in my issues. But thank God I know I have access to my wonderful Father who will strengthen me and equip me with the spiritual garment to fight this battle….The shirt was not a mistake I am and will be an EX-SLAVE to all the things of this world, which try to keep me trapped, alone, and in pain….But because of the mercy my Lord and Savior has for me, I am forgiven and I am on my way to a new life and no longer being a slave to food.
          On more thought, I realize that it’s easier for me to share my experiences about being molested as a child than It is for me to share my experience of being bulimic. But the Holy Spirit just revealed to me that it’s easier for me to share because the molestation was a result of someone doing harm to me, but the eating disorder is a result of me doing harm to myself…which for me is much more difficult to share….another trick of the enemy, trying to keep me isolated and wrapped in shame. I could be having people fast and pray for me right now to break the yolks, but instead the enemy has attempted to attach shame and guilt on me. I AM FREE and I am loosed of the oppression of the enemy…I am part of the family and kingdom of righteousness , holiness, power and glory…my Father has blessed me with life!!! Thank you Lord for my life! Help me Abba Father, to get my life in order the way you planned and to no longer be a slave to this world, to food, or to anything that conflicts with you... In Jesus name, AMEN.
 
In Christ,
Christine

ex-slave

Submitted by consecrated2christ (not verified) on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:41.

hey sis!

 

i thank God for your life and boldness to be able to confront your issues without shame or guilt.... knowing God loves us is the most comforting thing in this world.

I too am going through the esact same thing..i dont know how to control my eating...its mastered me for so many years...to the fact that i struggle to fast...i need your prayers sis for real

...


Freedom in Christ!!!

Submitted by angel2010 on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 02:00.

 hey love!

I had been struggling with binge cycles followed by vows to have more "willlpower"

and then an endless cycle of diets that only lead to more binges. I went to a handful of  psychologists and eating disorder therapists. I was so desperate that I would have our refrigerator chained and locked!! I grew up in the church but I was I never read my bible so I lived by the saying "God helps those who help themselves" (which by the way is sooooooo  unbibical!!) So one of my life changing moments was when I heard a sermon on God's grace. That I am already free in Christ. My eating disorder was broken on the cross and I just have to walk in it!!!!! God also revealed to me that I worshipped thinness. That I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO BE THIN!! I thought that if I was skinny I would be happy which is a lie.  I had to lay that dream of having the perfect body down. It was one of the most difficult sacrifices I ever made but by God's grace and mercy I am FREE! So can you be!! Love,

       Ex-Idolator - now Christ worshipper Angie


from glory to glory

Submitted by angel2010 on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 02:07.

 In addition to my last post. I still struggle with overeating and listening to my hunger signals. Jesus has free from binges, obsessing about food and weight but I can also use so prayer in my self-control with eating!! So thank you! 

He brings us from glory to glory

-Angie


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