Is Food Your King ?
Written by, Donaven Clarke
Lets Talk About It
I know the title may seem harsh but these are the questions that must be asked to determine our stance with our pleasures. Is food your king ? Honestly ask yourself this question. But to truly understand what I’m asking you must first know that you can love food. You can love to cook. You can love going out to eat. You can love having a sweet treat every once in a while. But do you love food to the point where you value it over your overall health. Do you value it over your dental health. Do you love food soo much to the point where you aren't willing to sacrifice it to fast for God.
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Personal Confessions
So I myself am a converted foodie who used to be a food addict. When I was under the spirit of depression. I ran to food for comfort. I was away from Christ and I didn't have any self love. My comfort was pizza, cookies, hagen daz ice cream, chinese food and soda. At this point in my life food was my king. I ran to it for comfort, pleasure, stability and detachment from reality. All that I just described is exactly what a king provides to his citizens. A king provides comfort and stability through law enforcement, military, and stable crops. A king provides pleasure through places and things of amusement. And a king provides detachment from reality through the legality of alcohol and other substances.
Kill The King
I say all these things to show you that before you even realize it, something as mundane and routine as eating can easily become your king. I was unhealthily attached to fatty foods and sugary sweets. It was my ruler and I gave it reign to all of my daily desires. Whatever I craved i got. Ladies and gentlemen we need to realize that cigarettes and alcohol aren't the only addictions out there. Many in and out the faith battle with gluttony. Food is the king of many of us and we fail to realize it. A coup needs to occur in many of us to where we rule over food and not have food rule over us. But this cant happen without taking action, being honest with ourselves and putting God in the center and making him King. Its time to practice self control. Its time to deny our desires. Its time to finally take action. End the new years resolutions and waiting for tomorrow and START NOW.
Weekly Do’s
Say no to excess sugar for the week
Attempt a 16hr fast
Try Healthy Recipes
October 10th, 2025
Verse of the day
Proverbs 25:16 Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
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