finding my true worth

Not to start on a bad note, but did you know that Anorexia is the leading cause of death within mental illnesses? - that has to change!

Anorexia is an eating disorder in which one obsesses over their body and what they eat. Other types of EDs include Bulimia, Binge ED, and Orthorexia.

Next week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, in which we look to make known the importance and seriousness of an ED.

At age 13, I was obsessed with the number on the scale and how I saw my body in the mirror. Even when I was my skinniest, I still saw an overweight girl standing in the mirror. The lies of the enemy had me in chains. I was ugly, I was fat, I wasn’t worthy of a slice of cake.

What horrible, nasty lies Satan brought to my mind. I recently read a book called “Don’t Give the Enemy A Seat at Your Table” by Louie Giglio (100/10 would recommend it!). It is now clear that the enemy had taken a seat at the table meant for me and my King and had eaten everything on it.

 After a 7-month battle with my mind, my body, and who I was- I got the help I needed. The moment I heard the word “Anorexia” my life changed. That wasn’t who I was- I was a child of the most High King, and only that.

 The day after my diagnosis, I woke up to the Lord saying, “You are going to be okay, I’m going to get you through this, I will be with you.” Those are the greatest words I’ve ever heard, and the words I hold in my heart forever. Praise God that almost a year later, I stand with food freedom, and finding my worth in Jesus. It’s a daily reminder I have to say, but it’s the truth of who I am.

I want to remind you today of your worth. Your worth isn’t found in the enemy's lies or the world around you- but solely on the cross Jesus took. He says you are beautiful, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). And you were created in HIS LIKENESS! (Genesis 3:27)

Friend, He loves you so much that He paid the ultimate price on Calvary for you and your sins. Don’t let the enemy tell you who you are- he only spreads lies.