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Post by dodi on Sept 11, 2009 3:00:37 GMT -8
I am starting with today, but I think I will go back and post some older ones as I have time. Ever since I read something here, I realized that Abba was calling me to come to him and sit a bit and write what he was saying. This one was really good, as I realized that I can see improvement in my answers since that day he (again) asked me to start with him. For instance last night I was feeling stressed and anxious but instead of food, I went to utube and listened to songs about HIM and surrender to HIM. And did not even need the chocolate or crunchy things. Thanks be to God. So here goes.
Beloved, I ask you this question, “How well has that worked for you?” Thinking of ways you have used to numb the world, or your pain, in your own strength, have those changed anything? Or have they caused other problems? Then think of all the times you have come to Me in the midst of whatever is going on. “How well did that work for you?” It is simple isn’t it? I AM all you need. I HAVE all you need. My love, My mercy and My grace truly are sufficient for you. It is in ME that you live and move and have your being in the fullness of Who I am is found the Joy and Peace that every heart desires. So Beloved, come and continue to come to Me. Bring with you all that you are, all that troubles your heart, all that brings you joy as well. It is in the coming that you are filled. Let Me ask you one more question. “How many times a day do you eat?” Not three main meals, I mean including each time anything enters your mouth. Now ask yourself, “How many times a day do you think of food?” Now, Beloved ask yourself, “How many times a day do you feed your heart on ME? My Word? In worship? In Praise?” IF I am the Bread of Life, then how often do you want to feed on ME? Which consumes (or used to) greater amounts of your thought life and your time? To which did you (or do you) go for comfort and sustenance? What do you think you want to do now? I love you dear one, I have always loved you, I will always love you. I desire to fill you full to overflowing with ME and that is done when you come and continue to come to Me. That is done when you are honest with me about how you are feeling and what you need. Can you meet the needs of your children or friends if you do not know what they are, or more to the point if they refuse to allow you access? (to their need). I am different, I do know your every need, even some you are not yet aware of on a conscious level. But you need to let me in by coming to ME and receving that which I offer. Myself. My Love. My Presence.
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Post by Teresa on Sept 11, 2009 5:44:27 GMT -8
Good Stuff. Thanks for sharing it with us! Looking forward to reading future posts where God is speaking to you about putting your eating under His Lordship! - teresa
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Post by dodi on Sept 12, 2009 5:04:39 GMT -8
Beloved, this is truly the day that I have given you to walk in. Know that I am with you right now and I am in this day with you. Every moment of your life I am with you. Past present and future. I created food. I created you to need food. I created gold too though. Just as I did not create gold to be made into “golden calves” for men to worship, so also I did not create food to be an idol. Each time you have used food to sastify a longing, you bowed at the “food calf”. I have already forgiven you. I know the longings and the needs my children have to love and be loved. To know and be known. Those are part of who I created you to be. I am the one, the only one, who can fully satisfy those heart desires. So come to me whenever you feel the need to eat and you are not hungry. Learn to listen to your heart and learn to just pause a minute to come to Me before you eat whatever it is. You will find that I am there. Beloved, I know it is hard to break lifetime habits. I know that children, small babies associate love with food because the feeding time is also cuddle time for the babies. I am teaching you and my other children a new way. Your heart will learn to turn to ME first. Remember, you ARE my beloved child. I desire YOU and I am inviting you to come to Me with this eating issue. I also know how hard it is and remember, you are not a failure when u fail. No matter what you are simply My beloved child, but I am calling you to a place of surrendering each day in the area of food. Beloved, it is NOT a food issue, It is a love issue. A trust issue. An opportunity to know Me in a deeper way. As He-Who-meets-all-your-needs,
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Post by dodi on Sept 14, 2009 2:27:56 GMT -8
Yesterday I was thinking/listening off and on but not writing. The part I did write at first glance appears not to be about diet and eating but it really is. See what we eat becomes a part of us. Either fuel or fat (LOL). And the way we perceive others and even ourselves is often the trigger to emotional eating.So when we are stressed or sad or happy and want to turn to food. Like I was yesterday. WE are not doing what God was speaking of in the short word I am going to post. The question becomes, what does my HEART need? What is my heart longing for? I am pretty sure it is not chocolate. (smile). And when others upset us in some way, if we can see with HIS eyes past their action to their own wounded heart, (like HE sees past our actions to our own wounded hearts), then we understand and dont need to feed our emotions. We are created to be in relationship. First with God then with others. As babies most of that revolved around being fed. So I think when we are hurting or when I am from needing relationship of some sort, but not having true heart interaction, we might just turn to food to meet that real need. Would love to hear what others think along these lines. Have a blessed day in the love of Yeshua.
Beloved, yes it is all about hearts. When you come to the place of being able to see past the situation to the hearts, then you will be looking with My eyes. Exteriors are often walls. Sometimes you can tell a lot about another by the exterior, but until you can see and touch their heart, no true interaction has taken place.
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Post by dodi on Sept 14, 2009 2:38:30 GMT -8
This is such a tender "word" I came back to share it. My job is teacher of small kids and it is very stressful at work. Its a public school. So that is the context of my life.
Beloved this is a new day. Come to Me, as you are and receive from me the love you need. As you are filled you will overflow. Does that happen when you fill the love hunger with food? Well it does in a way, I see you smiling. But does it bless others? And does food satisfy that need for love? I am with you at all times, pouring my love over you and into your heart. When you come to Me to begin each day and often throughout your day, especially in moments of stress, you will find that I do fill and satisfy your heart. And then, Beloved, from the abundance of a full heart your mouth will speak LOVE to others around you. Your heart will not speak and bless others when you attempt to still and quiet it with food. But when you have come to Me and allowed me to still and quiet your heart with My love, you will find yourself speaking and showing My love to others. So many need a touch from Me. So come to ME Beloved and receive so that your needs will be met and then so that you can walk forth as a testament to My peace and love.
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Post by renkymac on Sept 14, 2009 5:41:57 GMT -8
I am really enjoying reading these, Dodi. Thank you for sharing what God is telling you. You have given me much to think about in almost every one. And the way we perceive others and even ourselves is often the trigger to emotional eating. This is something I struggle with all the time. I think enemy likes to make us feel separate from and not-as-good-as others. When we feel isolated we turn to other things besides our Source, and for me, that has always been food. You are absolutely right in your assessment that it is the "cuddle factor". It's pure comfort. I am working on your admonition to check in with God before putting anything in my mouth. It's a real mind changing thing...and a spiritual discipline. I hope you have a blessed day!
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Post by dodi on Sept 14, 2009 11:56:40 GMT -8
Thanks renkymac...yes its a struggle for me too... every day. Shalom
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Post by dodi on Sept 20, 2009 12:13:21 GMT -8
Today, well last night and today. God is speaking about Lordship, here in Teresa post and at services last night. Then in my morning "listening" he reminded me of this: As you fill your mind with My Word I will fill your heart with My love As your heart fills with My love All that is not of Me As well as all the other junk you have buried there Will rise to the surface and be washed away Yes, beloved often with tears But those are tears of release
We can try to fill our empty heart places, or our wounded heart places with food, but it doesnt work that well, does it? We can try to stuff the unshed tears too with food or whatever, but that also doesn't seem to work too well. My heart is crying help, I hope he answers. (smile)
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Post by dodi on Sept 30, 2009 3:02:22 GMT -8
Lately God has been speaking to me about coming to Him first thing each morning and how that will impact our day. In our case here on these boards it will impact our eating or other addiction choices....At first I did not see the connection... but.... This is today: First Fruit Mornings Beloved, The morning time, when given to Me, is like first fruit time. When you come to Me at the beginning of each day, that sets the tone for the rest of the day. For in the coming you have made a choice to make Me part of your day. It is a conscious choice. It does take time. But as you will see the reward is great. Often you will not even be aware that the day has gone differently. For as you continue to come and invite Me into your day, you will grow in wisdom. You will also go forth having been nurtured by My love. That will act like oil on water and be a slick surface over your entire being so that the barbs sent your way will just slide off and over you and not penetrate to your heart. *Temptation will also be avoided was added later, but not as a word, as an understanding...
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Post by dodi on Oct 8, 2009 2:18:00 GMT -8
Here is an interesting and deep question.....
Do you want to numb your heart with food? Or feed your heart with Love???
In other words, do we want healing from the wounds and hurts of life or do we want healing???
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