Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
Introspection is the Key
In the end, introspection is the key that unlocks the first door on this journey. James, the brother of Jesus, said it this way: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like..."
June 7, 2026
If you are looking for a God-Fearing Family…if you are searching for beautiful peace between and among all family members, then start with yourself. How have […]
June 6, 2026
You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey […]
June 4, 2026
Now that we have turned our face from Egypt, some of you have experienced rising above the pull of this world, the allure of Egypt, the magnetic pull of the refrigerator, or the prison of food. You were presented with the picture of the Thin Eater, or the person who feels no magnetic pull to food...
June 2, 2026
The desert is the place to fall in love with God and out of love with the false idols. Your newly entered spiritual desert will serve […]
June 1, 2026
Father God, we are humbled to be able to come before you just to be still for one minute, God, and think of you and your […]
May 31, 2026
Exercise will not increase the speed of your weight loss, because, when using hunger and fullness, the body already knows how much energy you spent and it will ask for more food...
May 30, 2026
It does not matter what it is that brought you to Weigh Down. God does not look at the outside. God looks at the heart. We […]
May 29, 2026
Just as dieting does not help your heart desire less food, neither does exercise. Appropriately motivated exercise can be a help for physical training. There is no substitute for exercise when it comes to muscle toning, cardiovascular conditioning, and bone strengthening. It can also help with digestion and with healthy functioning of your organs. “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” I Timothy 4:8...
May 28, 2026
The body is made of mainly water, and water can fluctuate. If you have been obedient to hunger and fullness, you will lose weight. Therefore, keep food records of hunger and fullness. Do not be surprised if your weight goes up if you are disobedient to the stomach...