Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
For Those Who Have Struggled
For those who have struggled, have you excused yourself because you have changed in so many other areas? Perhaps there is still one thing you have not given up, and it is usually the first thing God asked you to give up? There are no excuses. God can see straight thru your faulty negotiations with Him. You may overly deny yourself in an area you do not care about (money, for example) so that you can hang onto your idol (food). This “work” is invalid and will not save you on that Great Day, for your idol will be beside you. An idol must be eradicated—as no greedy man, for such a man is an idolater, will enter the Kingdom of God. Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect...
January 23, 2026
[:en]When you focus on Jesus, don't focus on His externals...focus on His natural love relationship with God! By imitating THAT, you will grow in love with God...[:]
January 22, 2026
The typical weight-loss program suggests losing weight through diet (large volumes of low-calorie foods) and exercise. We suggest that if you lose the passion for food, the result will be that you eat less food and therefore lose weight permanently...
January 21, 2026
If you trust God to guide you and feed you, you naturally will not focus on the food at all. A person could "believe" that God will provide, but to TRUST Him fully means that you are happy with the amount of food He gives you. In fact, you cannot get over the fact that He lets you eat sweet and salty foods every day. He could have made everything tasteless...
January 20, 2026
The picture of God’s Earth and His purpose is very different from the world as created and ruled by satan and his dark forces. Here, all […]
January 19, 2026
God’s guidance is everything to me, and I want to know what He thinks. He keeps my foot from stumbling, He gives me wisdom for which direction to turn, and He protects me from the enemy. I have to have His Word, and I love His laws because they are always right!...
January 18, 2026
[You are not a failure. I say this with all my heart. YOU are NOT a failure! You’ve just been applying the wrong procedures to this choice of overindulging or this desire to end the strongholds in your life...
January 17, 2026
Staying inside of God’s boundaries is the will of the Father, and in doing this, you are going to be connected. The biggest incentive for staying […]
January 16, 2026
For overeaters, once you start swallowing regular foods only when your stomach growls, you will swallow or eat just one-half to one-third of what you used to swallow. The desire eating goes away...
January 15, 2026
When your blood sugar drops, this is normal; the stomach walls produce hydrochloric acid, which makes the stomach growl or twist or feel empty. This is your signal! This is your one and only signal to eat...