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Also, we will be adding encouraging words to this page on a regular basis. So, please check back from time to time. May God bless you abundantly!
- Ward Keller, Founder and CEO
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Encouragement from "Beyond the Looking Glass"
No Condemnation
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit. - Romans 8:1
I hated to purge, but I loved to purge. I hated to binge, but I loved to binge. I hated my lack of control, but I loved the control I gained when I did not have to eat. I hated myself and I felt condemned for my behavior.
This battle raged within me for many years. Each time I hung my head over the toilet, I promised God I would stop abusing my body. I knew in my heart what I was doing was wrong, but I felt powerless to stop. I condemned myself each time I broke my promise to God.
My body was at war with my heart. In my heart, I longed to give up my eating disorder, but I lacked the tools to cope with life in a healthy manner. I believed I had to be perfect in order to earn God's favor, but I was anything but perfect. I felt hopeless and I wanted to die.
I cried out to God for help and He did not fail me! I have learned the condemnation was all self-imposed. In Christ, I have been set free from the burden of all my wrongs; He does not condemn me.
Father, thank you for freeing me from condemnation and bathing me in your love.
Encouragement from Remuda Staff
Dear Precious One,
I remember the day I met you, what a wall you had built up for one so young! God allowed me to see into your tender, wounded heart, past all of the harsh words and glaring looks to see you as HE sees you; a precious soul that is unconditionally loved by HIM and should be by everyone else! HE has kept you on my heart and I pray for you regularly. You questioned HIS love for you but I hope that you are now learning to trust that HE is always Truthful and Faithful. I know that you also felt worthless and shameful but I pray that is no longer true and that you now believe that you are extremely valuable and uniquely talented! GOD has a purpose for your life, a wonderful plan that will bring you true joy if you stay focused on HIM. Please accept HIS gift of abundant life and allow HIM to comfort you with hope and peace as you walk with HIM and learn HIS ways. Remember, HE promises to never, ever abandon you!
-LaNita Sena, Administrative Office Receptionist and MHT
