Freedom from Addictive Behavior

 



(1 Corinthians 6:12) " You say," I am allowed to do anything" - but not everything is good for you. and even though " I am allowed to do anything, " I must not become a slave to anything." 

Weight is a complicated subject for anyone to discuss. Our body image is often altered just by one thought. We can be very critical of everything in our lives that we forget our health. Between the years of 2009 through 2010, I gained a lot of weight. I was in a rough emotional place in my life. My mom was battling cancer while I was trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing with my life. I wasn't paying attention to what or how much I was eating. It got to the point I couldn't walk without any pain. I realized that I would need to step up to take care of the house and my parents. At that moment, I realized it was also to help me. I started to lose that weight by walking and building flowerbeds. Food can be my addictive behavior and even my emotional support. For 2023, there are more changes for me physically, emotionally, and career-wise. My health is important to me. I realize that exercise is necessary and considering the food that I eat. The battle begins within by conquering the body image thoughts and listening to my soul. Freedom from addictive behavior is a freedom worth having. Having freedom in Christ can help us have freedom from the things that are addictive to us. Make 2023 the year to be free.

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