53 // Do You Believe That Calories Are the Enemy? TRUTH Jesus Came to Give Us Life, And Life to The Full [Full Book Study]

Did you know that calories are not the enemy? Food is just a tool that the REAL enemy uses to draw us away from our relationship with Christ Jesus. To break away from the toxic relationship you have with food, you have to turn to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to reveal to you when your thoughts become sinful because of food.    In this episode, Heidi shares her struggles with food fixation and how she broke that pattern by redefining her relationship with Jesus. Listen in to learn how your comfort food is hurting your relationship with yourself, with others, and with God.    “Food is neutral; it should not have this power that we let it have.” ~ Heidi Bramm   Top Takeaways: Why food fixation is a form of idolatry just like any other addiction.  How the enemy carries out his mission of stealing, killing, and destroying by causing us to be controlled by food.   Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you when your thoughts become sinful and controlling.  Understand that food, even healthy foods, cannot fix your need to control. How to find peace by recognizing that food is not the real enemy but just a tool that the enemy uses to take your focus away from God.  How food obsession is affecting your personal relationships, purpose, life, and hindering your testimony.    What you will learn: [7:21] Heidi shares her journey with food struggles and how Jesus has broken them.  [9:06] Defining food fixation and the enslavement nature of it in our lives. [12:25] The stronghold that food has on us making us feel powerless and controlled.  [13:30] All the things that the enemy comes to steal in your life.  [15:22] Why eating for comfort is counterfeit comfort only there to take the place of God.  [17:30] The spiritual and soul battles within us that steal our joy. [21:01] The food declaration to break your obsession with food and mend your relationship with God.    Relevant Links: Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction by Asheritah Ciuciu Biblical Weight Loss Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/biblicalweightlossblueprint/ Register for the Food Freedom Workshop, Nov 28 at 7:30pm CST: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pzoN6QIpSsyDiNy6sJQLdA   WORK WITH HEIDI CONNECT >>> [email protected] COMMUNITY >>> facebook.com/groups/coveredbeloved LISTEN >>> iTunes: tinyurl.com/coveredbeloved WEBSITE >>> heidibramm.com ESSENTIAL OILS >>> bit.ly/oilsmadeeasyworkshop INNER HEALING >>> bit.ly/prophetichearthealing GOD'S GIRLS CARDS >>> bit.ly/godsgirlscards   __________________     BOOK INNER HEART HEALING SESSIONS Have emotional hurts that aren’t yet healed? Living with broken-heartedness to one degree or another? Soul wounds can manifest in many ways including sadness, anger, depression, fear, anxiety, un-forgiveness, disunity, self-rejection, and self-hatred. The Lord is after the whole heart in connection and in relationship with Him.    BOOK single sessions online at heidibramm.com or message [email protected] for exclusive pricing on the Breakthrough Bundle and/or Deep Dive Bundle.    __________________     FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Essential Oils Made Easy A free, 45-minute workshop designed for people just starting to explore the potential of essential oils for health + wellness. My goal is to educate and empower you with the basics so that you can make an informed decision on whether essential oils are a good fit for you and your family!  Visit: bit.ly/oilsmadeeasyworkshop Everyone that decides to work with me will qualify for VIP pricing and save 25% on all of their orders, receive access to continuing education, plus additional support in our online community, fun giveaways, and more!