Proverbs is full of wisdom. Walking in wisdom means practicing self-control.

I looooove chocolate. The darker the better. I am acutely aware though that when I get stressed or have a bad day that I will turn to a piece of chocolate that releases in my body endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These four neurotransmitters make me feel happy, but it is not happiness that is lasting.

The Holy Spirit convicted me of turning to chocolate or sugar instead of Him. CAUGHT! He desires to be my source. The One I turn to for everything.

Sugar, honey, and chocolate are not bad things, but when they are over consumed they have the opposite effect of making you feel sick.

Instead of turning to food to release chemical happiness into our bodies lean into the Father. Meditate on His word. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 And you will find a joy that will allow you to run and not grow weary. He will mount you up on wings like eagles and provide you manna (honey of heaven) for this day.

For you are dearly loved.

Proverbs 25:16 ESV