God's power vs. My power

I was reading in the book of Numbers last night and something really struck me.  It was about how Moses took credit for getting the water out of the rock, instead of acknowleding God's power.  And it made me think about my recovery from food addiction.  I had a great day yesterday food-wise, and I took all the credit for that.  I made good choices.  I exerted my will in order to avoid sugar and carbs.  Me, me, me.  And I think that's a problem. 

When I stopped drinking, finally, it was a total God thing.  He took away my obsession for alcohol and I was finally free.  I honestly feel I had nothing to do with it.  I showed up, and God did all the work.  Somehow, with food, it seems different.  I always feel like I HAVE to be in control of it.  I'm really not sure how to "surrender" it to God.

I don't know if I'm making sense.  I'll cross post this to the transfer addiction board and my sober24 folks too.

It absolutely makes sense! I overcame drinking too and it was ONLY God who helped me do that...I had no power. For some reason...I think to myself I need to be strong and not eat this or that....I need to do it. You have helped me see today that like with drinking....I NEED GOD! You are so right. It seems so simple but we have these things in our minds that tell us that food addiction is our fault and our problem and that God wants us to prove ourselves by being strong. So, I TOO surrender today and confess that I am helpless and in need of a higher power to overcome all things in my life...including diet!

THANK YOU for sharing!! This really helped me today!

Judy

Thanks for posting this.  I am one who also got sober, with a ton of God, and no me.  What I never realized till today is that I have been the one in control of my food, and making the poor choices because of it.

I needed to be reminded that God is faithful, and will help me resist the sugar and fatty foods, as well as the quantity. 

Hugs,
Trish