Going to Sunday Mass

[nitemere]

I just started going back to Church again thinking maybe this is the way I need to go to help me over come my ED. So far, I feel even more confused than ever before. I pray to God to get me the strengh to get through this but after I leave church I fall right back to old habits again. Maybe I'm not ready to go back to Church and should try something else. Or God is trying to help but, I'm the one who chooses not to see it. To all fishy, please share your thoughts and advice on this matter. I would like to hear anything you have to say:butterfly :butterfly :butterfly

[cjsmiley]

:hugon nitemere :hugoff

I would encourage you to keep on going. God wants to heal you. I have been having such a difficult time with worship lately - the eating disorder practically yells at me during the whole time, so it is very difficult to hear God's voice. But, that's because "getting better" from the eating disorder means healing, which is from God. And the enemy doesn't want healing or freedom from this disease.

It's tough - I've been there. But, slowly, you will find that God is changing you.

It's gonna be tough - there's lots of really painful things to face. But, God desires that healing for you SO MUCH!

Now, if only I could really tell myself what I have just told you.

Hang in there, kiddo. Keep looking to God, for He is the One who will save you.

~cjsmiley

[karemore]

Hi, Only you can decide if going to church is right or not. You don't have to give up on God's help if you decide you aren't ready to attend church, it doesn't have to be all or nothing.

Try not to expect a miracle in your time frame, let God work in God's time. That's so hard, I know, we are used to instant results!!!

I know God has helped me to recover. I did all the hard work, but God has been right there lifting me up when I hit bottom, strengthening me when I'm falling apart.....bringing me Fishy friends to encourage me along the way!!!!

If God had just lifted me out of the ed I would have missed out on so much. I wouldn't know how strong I am. I wouldn't have learned healthy coping skills that I will need for the rest of my life.

You CAN fight this ed. Praying is a great place to start!!!

Love,
Karen