to hear what your friend had to say and for her to hear you.
That wall represents the sin that stands between you and God,
a wall you've built with every act of disobedience against Him.
The good news is that God will help you tear down the wall!
He loves you and doesn't want anything to stand between you
and Him. If you can't seem to hear His voice, step back and
see what is separating you from God. Ask for forgiveness, and
He will gladly help you grow closer to Him. Once there are no
barriers, you can begin to listen for God's voice.
Think about your life-what
fills most of your time, energy,
and thoughts? If it is not the Lord, you may need to reevaluate
your priorities. God is listening. He desires to help and bless
you. Jeremiah 33:3 says, "Call to me and I will answer you. I'll
tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never
figure out on your own" (MSG).
Accept Responsibility
You have tried everything you know to do to get better
through your own strength. Consequently, you have to come
to the place where you see your desperate need for God. You
have reached the breaking paine, and you know that there is
nothing and no one else but God who can transform your life.
There's a gaping hole in your heart that can only be filled by
Him. If you continue to look to anything else to fill that void,
you will find yourself lost and unsatisfied.
Now you have to take responsibility for the decisions you
have made to participate in the eating disorder behaviors.
When you acknowledge that you have a problem, then you
can ask God to forgive you for allowing the eating disorder to
continue to rule your life. He has already forgiven you, but He
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