I Just Need Something…

I walked past the food on the counter for the third time. I had made dinner, washed dishes, cleaned the kitchen — and now I still had to put away the food.

“I really want to eat that fruit. Or that leftover chicken. Just a little won’t hurt. I just need something.”

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I had just agreed to play another board game with my kids. “I’ll be right back!” I said as I made my way to the kitchen to refill my water. I glanced toward the pantry and tried to think if there was any justification for getting a snack right now.

“I really don’t want to play a game. I just need something to get me through.”

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It had been a crazy morning! Breakfast was at least 6 hours ago, and I felt on edge, irritated, and hangry.

“I just can’t deal with anything else right now. I just need something to feel better or I am going to scream!”

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That was stressful news and I was anxious about the situation (and future).

“I don’t know how to handle this conflict. I just need something from that drive-through to calm my nerves!”

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I just need something…

For years, I’ve whispered those words to myself — and almost every time, I reached for the food. I stuffed myself with sugar, flour, and junk food anytime I was tired, bored, anxious, overwhelmed, or just really hungry.

This wasn’t just simple snacking. It was a form of overeating and, honestly, a cycle of food addiction I couldn’t seem to escape.

But not anymore.

Now when I hear those words floating through my head, I feel empowered because I recognize the lie and can replace it with TRUTH.

After a long evening of working in the kitchen, I don’t need another snack — I need to put my feet up and read a book. When facing a long day of dealing with people, I need to set boundaries and take time for the things I really want to do. When I have anxious thoughts, I turn them over to Jesus.

When I’m so busy I don’t even have time to think, I need my beautiful, balanced plate of weighed and measured food that supports my weight loss journey and keeps me focused on what really matters.

And more than anything, I need the strength and mental clarity that comes from knowing exactly who I am in Christ.

As Christian women, we’re invited to let God meet all our needs for rest, recreation, and restoration.

It’s not food that will fill the emptiness in our hearts or calm the chaos in our minds — it’s Him.

I don’t have to turn to food when I can turn to Him.

Kristy