Six years ago my body looked a lot different than it does now and due to the birth of four children, I highly doubt it will ever return to the ‘college’ Kristina look. Weight and self-image is something that most women struggle with, both in the church and out of the church. We allow our moods and even our entire days to be highly influenced by whether or not we can fit into our proverbial skinny jeans. Then, we walk out of our houses only to find that our best friend can fit into their skinny jeans which are three sizes smaller than OUR skinny jeans.
At what point did we start to allow our worth to be determined by our jean size?
In her new book, Made to Crave, Lysa Terkeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries dives into the hot topic of women and food. She examines the hard-wired desire that women were made with to desire something and many times we allow that desire to be filled with food when we don’t first satisfy it with God. You can also purchase Lysa’s Bible study and book bundle from Proverbs 31 Ministries.
I enjoyed both of these resources. Having recently had a baby, I know that very soon managing my weight will once again show up on my radar. I am so thrilled to have read such an encouraging and empowering book. This is not just a ‘eat better, exercise, and you’ll lose weight’ book. Instead this is a testimony as to how food and one’s craving for it can actually lead you into a closer relationship with God. The principles taught in this book and study do not just stop at food. No, no, they can be applied to anything in our lives that we allow to come between us and God. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a deeper relationship with God. Lysa uses funny, yet practical examples to teach these principles to which every woman can relate.
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I received a copy for review purposes from Litfuse Publicity Group.
These thoughts are my own.