Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara

  • Weigh Down Works by Gwen Lara
    The One Question to Ask Yourself
    Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength... Honestly, even though I know I have felt a love for God since childhood, I do not think that I can totally comprehend this subject of love for God. I know it grows each year I live...
May 14, 2026

Do Not Worry…

It is fine to be educated about foods, but it is wrong to worry. In fact, God commands us not to worry! Jesus said in Matthew 6:25, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”...
May 10, 2026

How to Start Over with New Hope!

Remember, you are not a failure. You have not overcome overeating because you have applied the wrong medicine to this condition. It is time to start over with new hope. You can change your heart’s focus. And do not be afraid, because you should only fear missing the guiding hand of God for what He wants...
May 9, 2026

Ideal Body Weight

The body is amazingly made; you are amazingly made. God designed all of us in His image, but each body is quite unique. Again, what the ideal body weight is for one person is not the ideal body weight for another...