Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
Starting Over
There is something so amazing about starting over. God does not want to leave you in a state of pain but rather in a state of […]
March 12, 2026
One exercise I always suggest when someone starts in a Weigh Down seminar class is the chocolate (or your favorite binge food) test. This exercise will […]
March 11, 2026
What if you are at home and having family dinner, and you are halfway through your serving of casserole when that feeling hits you that you are no longer hungry...
March 10, 2026
In the event that you are still fighting the battle of “but my mouth still wants some more,” you should try to be creative...
March 9, 2026
We talked about a few helpful tips for slowing down yesterday. Here are a few more that you can put into practice...
March 8, 2026
Here are some helpful tips for slowing down so you can sense God’s lead during the meal...
March 7, 2026
One practical thing to do with desire eating is to talk to the food and tell it that you are not going to answer to it anymore. You will not obey it when it calls your name from the kitchen cabinets or refrigerator...
March 6, 2026
In my personal life, I cling to my Bible as I used to cling to my chocolate! I keep my eyes open, looking for the Father’s guidance everywhere...
March 5, 2026
One of the most practical things you can do with the desire eating feeling is to walk away from it and into a private room to talk to God...
March 4, 2026
After you taste the world and its pleasures, you are empty and you are left in need again. You become even more out of control and desperate. But this is when you should “transfer”…when you feed your longing soul with a search for your Creator, His will, and His personality...