Candy everywhere!

Argh! Halloween just passed and now we have bags and bowls of Halloween candy everywhere. My Emma went trick or treating and came home with a bunch of candy. Then, my husband way overbought candy to distribute and we now are stuck with it. What’s the big deal?

I’m an addict. I can’t deny that fact. Now, you won’t find me in an alleyway down and out and out of my mind needing my next fix, but I have spent a good amount of time in a “drunken” stupor caused by an overload of sugar. I also have frequently experienced the sickening realization that my pants are “shrinking” and I need to go the next size up. I could go on and on explaining the consequences of my addiction, but that wouldn’t be pleasant for any of us.  I think it’s enough for me to take a little time to mentally dwell on these things so that I’ll not fall back into my old habits.

People with addictions are usually advised to stay away from old haunts or people who may trigger a relapse. It’s a little hard to do this with junk food. It’s everywhere – as I mentioned already, even in my own kitchen. I’d like it if my family would give up sweets along with me, but that’s just not fair to them. Plus, my husband has seen me go on numerous short-lived diets in our 35 years of marriage – odds are that as soon as junk food is thrown away I’d run out to the store to get some more. Since I navigate around them every day at home, that has helped to train me to ignore desserts and other treats wherever I am. Bypassing goodies has become a pattern of my life and it’s a pattern that continues when I go to the movies, eat out with friends, and attend events.

Jesus, I’ve prayed for years that you give me the desire to do what pleases you and also the power to do it. One thing I know is that I still need your help – on my own I’m susceptible to failing miserably. Thank you for being faithful to answer prayer and help me continue to walk this path – even with a kitchen filled with candy!