New Year, New Beginnings

[AnnaBParrish]

With the New Year, comes new hopes that somehow the New Year will bring change and new beginnings.

7 years ago I spiraled down into anorexia and recovered. This past 6 months the battle emerged again -- perhaps from moving on my own -- and my weight dropped 20 lbs. in a few months. I'm only 5 lbs. "under" the height/weight charts... I shouldn't see fat and yet, I find that I look in the mirror and see it.

I am praying that the Lord will grant me the grace to not feel "fat" anymore. Hopefully, this year will bring new beginnings.

 

[madison1101]

One thing you can do is say affirmations about your body image. There are statements that include scriptures. When we quote scripture, we are quoting the Truth about ourselves and there is no room in our mind to believe the lies of the devil. Our distorted body image is a lie of the devil and we must use God's Word as our Sword in the battle for Truth. Here are some statements you can make about yourself.

Who I Am In Christ

I am accepted...



John 1:12

I am God's child.



John 15:15

As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.



Romans 5:1

I have been justified.



1 Corinthians 6:17

I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.



1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.



1 Corinthians 12:27

I am a member of Christ's body.



Ephesians 1:3-8

I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.



Colossians 1:13-14

I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.



Colossians 2:9-10

I am complete in Christ.



Hebrews 4:14-16

I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.











I am secure...



Romans 8:1-2

I am free from condemnation.



Romans 8:28

I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.



Romans 8:31-39

I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.



2 Corinthians 1:21-22

I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.



Colossians 3:1-4

I am hidden with Christ in God.



Philippians 1:6

I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.



Philippians 3:20

I am a citizen of heaven.



2 Timothy 1:7

I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.



1 John 5:18

I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

















I am significant...



John 15:5

I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.



John 15:16

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.



1 Corinthians 3:16

I am God's temple.



2 Corinthians 5:17-21

I am a minister of reconciliation for God.



Ephesians 2:6

I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.



Ephesians 2:10

I am God's workmanship.



Ephesians 3:12

I may approach God with freedom and confidence.



Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

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[fanintoflame]

Learning who I am in Christ served as a powerful reminder of the powerful person Christ made me to be. It also taught me victory in defeat. I learned even if I relapsed I was able to feel love, grace and acceptance.