Comfort Food? Not!

I am reading Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst. To be totally honest and transparent, I NEVER intended to read it. Because of my history, (there are 4 parts to my story) I have made a concerted effort to avoid things that tell me I cannot have or do not need to have certain foods. That was what got me into the death trap I was in and I’m determined to avoid going back there at all costs. So, when I heard about Made to Crave and that it dealt with using food as comfort, I decided I would not go there. When I heard that Lysa used the no-sugar approach, I was certain the book was not for me.

What an oxymoron! Food as comfort? Surely you are kidding. Now, before you leave comments about how food has been a comfort to you, let me clarify my words. I KNOW that for many people food is a comfort and a stress reliever. However, for me, because of my history, food has mostly been an enemy. For one bound by the chains of anorexia, food is never a comfort. It is a weapon used by the demon who harrasses you day and night. Food is to be avoided as much as possible.

NEVER would food be comforting.

So, I did not buy Made to Crave. However, I did end up winning it on my friend Pat’s blog. Dang it!! Now, I felt obligated to at least read it. I reasoned that since I was in women’s ministry and since so many women use food as comfort, perhaps it would help me relate to women better. So, I am about half way through it and while I have never satisfied my deepest desires with food, I know the battle with an idol very well. No, food was not my idol….my body was my idol.

Has Made to Crave rocked my world? No. It is reminding me, however, that only God deserves my worship. If food is your idol, my friend, know that you are in good company.

And by the way, if you do use food as comfort, I would recommend you check out Made to Crave.