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The following selections are from a letter supposedly written
by Ana herself. The goal of the letter is to inspire and encourage
girls in their eating disorders. Read how it contrasts with the
inspiration taken from God's letter to you (the Bible) and the
promises God gives.
Ana: "You are depressed, obsessed, 'in pain,' hurt,
reaching out, but no one will listen. Who cares?! You
are deserving; you brought this upon yourself."
God's WOrd: "The
LORD
is dose to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm
34:18).
Ana: "Thoughts
of anger, sadness, desperation,
and
loneliness cease because I take them away and fill your
head with methodic calorie counting."
Gods WOrd: "You have turned my mourning into joyful
dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning
and clothed me with joy" (Psalm 30:11,
NLT).
Ana: "You will always be fat and never will you be as
beautiful as they are."
God's WOrd: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not
last; but a woman who fears the
praised" (Proverbs 31:30,
LORD
will be greatly
NLT).
The pro-ana movement has helped illustrate this verse from
the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy:
"This day I call
heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before
you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so
that you and your children may live" (30: 19). God offers you
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