Saturday, March 3, 2018
I Am Aware- R is For Relationships
Let’s now
look at the letter, “R” and a
powerful word associated with it in this awareness phrase: Relationship.
“…‘It is not
good that the man should be alone…’.”
Genesis 2:18
When it
comes to recovery from disordered eating and image issues, isolation can be a
dangerous thing. Since most eating disorder behavior hinges on secrecy, separating
from others can create the harmful environment to practice such things as
starving, binging, purging and even other forms of self-injury like cutting.
We need
people; we need socialization.
However,
many of us who struggle with these disorders convince ourselves of the lie, “I
don’t need anyone else as long as I have this.”
Relationships
keep us grounded and accountable.
Often, in
the midst of our disorders, we’re far from objective to correctly view
ourselves. It takes someone outside of us to see and call out what’s going on.
And beyond
this, relationships can be a source of support, love and help. Isolation keeps
us away from ALL of that.
When we are
aware of who and how we are, we naturally occupy a space which allows people
in. We are known and are freed up to know others.
Copyright
© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
Friday, March 2, 2018
I Am Aware- A is For Acceptance
The next
letter we look at is another “A.” And
what could be a better “A” word than
that of acceptance?
This is a
gigantic struggle for many of us who grapple with disordered food, weight and
body image issues. A lot of us simply don’t fee; “enough.” You can attach
anything next to that “enough” judgment. Regardless, we come away feeling
unacceptable… and unlovable.
But Divine
Eyes see us much differently…
“I have chosen you and
have not cast you away.”
Isaiah 41:9
Indeed, you
and I are not rejected.
“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath
made us accepted in the beloved.”
Ephesians 1:6
There is no
qualifying standard held against us as far as The Most High is concerned. And
there is certainly no image or weight standard held against us!
Copyright
© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
Thursday, March 1, 2018
I Am Aware- W is For Wisdom
“W” is our next letter in the statement,
“I am aware. And a fantastic “W”
word to look at, as far as recovery goes, is Wisdom.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to
all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
James 1:5
Hand in hand
with accepting the ugly truth of ourselves and the role we have played in our
own addictive and destructive choices, is recognizing our dire need for wisdom.
We don’t
know it all. Period.
“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to
face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”
1 Corinthians 13:12
The Most
High assures us He will lead and guide us if we seek wisdom and His help…
“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the
way, walk in it, whenever you turn to the right hand, and whenever turn to the
left.’”
Isaiah 30:21
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go:
I will guide you with My eye.”
Psalm 32:8
Therefore,
we should be encouraged to go for it. Ask. Seek. Knock. Obtain that wisdom,
gaining a greater understanding of who we are and why we do the things we do.
“Wisdom is
the principal thing; therefore
get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7
Let’s get
it, then!
Copyright
© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
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