Learn how Christ-centered recovery offers lasting peace, purpose, and healing beyond food rules and body shame.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. If you are currently struggling with an active eating disorder, please consult a licensed medical provider, therapist, or registered dietitian. I encourage you to seek professional support alongside spiritual guidance.
If You Feel Trapped in an Eating Disorder, You’re Not Alone
If you’re stuck in the cycle of bingeing, restricting, obsessing over your body, or living under constant food guilt—know this: you’re not the only one.
Maybe you’ve tried therapy. Maybe you’ve seen a nutritionist or made a million Monday promises to “do better.”
But you’re still struggling. Still exhausted. Still searching.
That was me, too.
I battled three different eating disorders across 17 years.
Anorexia. Binge eating. Bulimia. One after the other. My self-worth, value, and identity were wrapped in how my body looked, what I ate, and what others thought of me.
I saw five therapists, a nutritionist, and a registered dietitian. While they helped in some ways, the disordered thoughts and eating disorders/disordered eating never left.
I had very short periods of improvement—but the obsession, shame, and control never truly stopped.
So what changed?
One word: Jesus.
Why Christian Recovery Is Different
Unlike all the plans, programs, and willpower I’d tried before, something eternal shifted when I surrendered to God.
He met me in the pews of my church and literally saved me. Through years of prayer, worship, and reading His Word, I experienced a miracle:
My chains began to break—not because I got stronger, but because He carried me.
If you’ve ever lived with an eating disorder, you know how mentally, physically, and emotionally painful it is. Like an addiction you can’t escape—except it’s food, and you still have to face it multiple times a day.
So how did I find freedom?
Jesus.
What Is Christian Eating Disorder Recovery?
Christian eating disorder recovery is different because it’s not just about changing behaviors—it’s about changing your heart.
It’s not about:
- Reaching a certain weight
- Learning food rules
- Trying harder
It’s about:
- Surrendering your struggle to God
- Replacing lies with Scripture
- Seeing your body as God’s creation
- Letting grace—not shame—lead your healing
Why the World Can’t Heal What Only Jesus Can
Recovery that isn’t rooted in Christ often focuses on control, identity, or body acceptance apart from God. But here’s the truth:
“You are not your body. You are not your diagnosis. You are a child of God—fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)
Without faith, food becomes a god.
Without Jesus, the idol of body perfection rules your mind.
But when you begin to see your body as sacred—a temple of the Holy Spirit—you begin to walk in freedom.
As 1 Corinthians 6:20 says, “You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.”
Christian recovery helps you replace worldly lies with eternal truth.
4 Steps to Begin Your Christian Recovery Journey
(Alongside support from a therapist and dietitian)
- Join a Bible-believing Church
Community is crucial. Healing happens when you’re surrounded by God’s truth and loving people. - Pray Daily (Even If You Don’t Know What to Say)
Be honest. Talk to God like a friend. He already knows your heart. If you want, I would be happy to pray along with you. Just submit your request on the Under Grace- Prayer Request page - Build or Join a Christian Recovery Community
You don’t have to walk alone. Check out my Mealtime Support Group to eat in fellowship and prayer. - Read the Bible
The more you know God’s character, the more you’ll understand your worth and His plan for your healing.
And don’t forget: “You can do all things through Him who strengthens you.” (Philippians 4:13)
Friend, There Is Hope
You don’t have to keep feeling like there is no hope, because there is.
Christian eating disorder recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about surrender.
It’s about letting Jesus rewrite the lies you’ve believed for years.
You are not too far gone.
You are not too broken.
There is healing under grace
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