Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
Worry about the Heart
Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going […]
May 16, 2024
Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going […]
May 15, 2024
Notice the pattern of instruction from Genesis to Revelation… man should put all of their energy and focus into doing what God says is right, and […]
May 14, 2024
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 13, 2024
To wake up internal control, you must end the lies and believe the truth. Remember, Colossians 2:22 says, “These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.” There are man-made rules and there are God’s rules...
May 12, 2024
Apart of living a righteous life is to have respect for how God made the body. Listen to the internal cues as all animals do. If you are thirsty, drink. If you are hungry, eat. If you are sleepy, sleep...
May 11, 2024
When you start the journey, it is not uncommon to have no idea about what your internal senses are telling you. If you have never looked for the Voice of God from within or from without, you might not know what to look for...
May 10, 2024
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, 2024
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...
May 7, 2024
The world may applaud outward beauty, but they are attracted to righteous people who are a light in this dark world. Jesus had no appearance that men would desire (Isaiah 53:2b), however, look at how the world has flocked to him and his teachings. Jesus taught the love of God first, and then love of man, in that order. It is not about how you look but what you give back - your response to the love you have been given...