Attempt to atone for sin led to even worse sin and now I feel hopeless and lost

[C.O.G.]

I struggled with the sin of gluttony, so to combat it, I attempted to go on a 48hour fast (never fasted for that long before). Long story short I don't know if I should've done it because I'm going through some health issues right now that requires me to eat. But I did it anyway because I felt like I wasn't fasting enough for the right amount of time. I was desperate to overcome this sin, so I made the horrible decision to promise God that I would fast for him for two days if he kept my mom from hassling me about eating (she's worried about my food intake), and keep my body from going into shock. I failed the fast and broke my promise to God. I repented but I still feel horrible, and I feel like the gap in our relationship became even larger. Please pray for me.

 

[Freth]

Diet change is a long-term thing. It isn't just what you do to lose weight, it's changing your habits. What you eat, how much you eat, getting exercise, etc. And so it should be something you think of as a life change, where you change the things you know are wrong, and stick with a new way of eating that works for you and keeps you content.

If you stick with long-term changes, they become your new way of eating, and you will lose weight over time. It's better to lose weight slowly, so your body has time to adjust to it.

Prayers sent. God bless!

 

[C.O.G.]

Diet change is a long-term thing. It isn't just what you do to lose weight, it's changing your habits. What you eat, how much you eat, getting exercise, etc. And so it should be something you think of as a life change, where you change the things you know are wrong, and stick with a new way of eating that works for you and keeps you content.

If you stick with long-term changes, they become your new way of eating, and you will lose weight over time. It's better to lose weight slowly, so your body has time to adjust to it.

Prayers sent. God bless!

Sorry, I left a lot out because I didn't want it to be long, but I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm trying to gain it. When I said that I was going through health issues that required me to eat, I was referring to the unexplained sudden weight loss I experienced (120 to 106 in less than a month). This also was accompanied by aching bones, low energy, etc., so I was trying to gain weight and take in the right amount of calories. I'm actually on the verge of being underweight, but despite that, I still struggle with gluttony. Again sorry for the misunderstanding. Try to read my post again in that context.

 

[Sketcher]

When I said that I was going through health issues that required me to eat, I was referring to the unexplained sudden weight loss I experienced (120 to 106 in less than a month). This also was accompanied by aching bones, low energy, etc., so I was trying to gain weight and take in the right amount of calories. I'm actually on the verge of being underweight, but despite that, I still struggle with gluttony.

Can you explain the gluttony you are committing when you're barely getting enough calories into your body?

 

[Blade]

Did you know Christ also died for guilt? Yeah.. He never condemns. So any "feeling" like that does not come from God. Its written if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleans us from all unrighteousness. That's it... Christ dying on the cross was enough. So forgive your self..

 

[Jonaitis]

I struggled with the sin of gluttony, so to combat it, I attempted to go on a 48hour fast (never fasted for that long before). Long story short I don't know if I should've done it because I'm going through some health issues right now that requires me to eat. But I did it anyway because I felt like I wasn't fasting enough for the right amount of time. I was desperate to overcome this sin, so I made the horrible decision to promise God that I would fast for him for two days if he kept my mom from hassling me about eating (she's worried about my food intake), and keep my body from going into shock. I failed the fast and broke my promise to God. I repented but I still feel horrible, and I feel like the gap in our relationship became even larger. Please pray for me.

God does not separate Himself from you, but rather you separate yourself from God. He is always there with open arms to forgive you. The guilt that weighs you down is not God's frown, but your lack of trust in that God's love is greater than your sins, no matter how great they may seem to you. If you turn to God, He will turn to you with a listening ear and an open heart. He does not want to resist you, but give you all things. Come to God, He loves you unconditionally.

 

[Freth]

Sorry, I left a lot out because I didn't want it to be long, but I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm trying to gain it. When I said that I was going through health issues that required me to eat, I was referring to the unexplained sudden weight loss I experienced (120 to 106 in less than a month). This also was accompanied by aching bones, low energy, etc., so I was trying to gain weight and take in the right amount of calories. I'm actually on the verge of being underweight, but despite that, I still struggle with gluttony. Again sorry for the misunderstanding. Try to read my post again in that context.

Apologies for misunderstanding. The principle remains the same. Whether trying to lose or gain weight. Good consistent eating habits long-term are key to good health. Our church teaches a health system that uses the acronym NEW START, which stands for Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in divine power. If you apply these principles, you will achieve success.

 

[Dani Cordoba]

I struggled with the sin of gluttony, so to combat it, I attempted to go on a 48hour fast (never fasted for that long before). Long story short I don't know if I should've done it because I'm going through some health issues right now that requires me to eat. But I did it anyway because I felt like I wasn't fasting enough for the right amount of time. I was desperate to overcome this sin, so I made the horrible decision to promise God that I would fast for him for two days if he kept my mom from hassling me about eating (she's worried about my food intake), and keep my body from going into shock. I failed the fast and broke my promise to God. I repented but I still feel horrible, and I feel like the gap in our relationship became even larger. Please pray for me.

Trust God. Our sin nature is a deep problem that can not be fix by works of righteousness. Only by his blood we can be cure.

 

[Tolworth John]

I struggled with the sin of gluttony,

My advice is to get expert advice from a dietion and to talk to your parrents about having meals that follow that advice.

Ask around your church for anyone who belongs to weight watchers etc and ask if you can borrow some of there dietry books.

Are you getting any help. therapy for your fear of eating?


Lastly please reasd 1John1:9 about Jesus forgiving us All our sins.
You do not atone for your sins, you accept that Jesus has done that.
Trust God for your forgiveness.