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How Disordered Eating Habits Changed My Life

I never thought I would ever write a blog about this or frankly even tell people beyond my inner circle about this struggle. But here I am stepping out in obedience of what the Lord told me to write about. 

 

So here is it, the real and raw. 

 

I do not say any of this to glorify “diet culture” or what the shows/songs/magazines say you should look like or eating disorders, rather to glorify the Lord and his ability to heal and to share what He has done in my life and placed on my heart to share. 

 

We are engulfed in a society that thrives off of comparison and telling you that you need to look or be a certain way. I, unfortunately, fell into the enemies schemes in this area. 

 

I fell into the trap that I needed to be a certain way. I fell into the lie of not being enough. I fell into the stupid idea of pursuing a healthy diet so intensely that it became unhealthy leading to restriction. 

 

Throughout the Race the Lord has begun to redeem my relationship with food and body image. I let him into the deep wounds and past hurts and he laid his healing hands on me. He is making those wounds scars. This healing is a process, it is on his timing. It does not happen overnight but with time and patience. 

 

The Lord is continuing to reestablish my identity and foundation in him. He is redefining my identity in him. 

 

I was fearfully and wonderfully made and knit together in my mother womb – Psalm 139:13-14

 

I have been set free – John 8:36

 

I am God’s handiwork created to do good works which God prepared in advance for me to do. – Ephesians 2:10

 

I was bought at a price, my body is a temple and will be a vessel to honor God. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

 

The enemy is clever and uses our toxic society to create separate from our Creater. But there is hope! We have a God who heals and redeems and reconciles. So seek his face. Seek his love.

 



8 Comments

  1. SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!! God is a God of freedom, in every season. You are bold and brave, Bree Patt. Also I am typing this sitting across from you haha… love you

  2. Sweet Bree. You continue to surprise me with your grace and wisdom and the Lord has blessed you with an abundance of it. I am incredibly proud of you and love you deeply. Keep reaching others through your words and sharing what the Lord is doing. You are touching lives and you have touched mine.

  3. So good, Bree. I struggle with a LOT. It got way worse second semester and I’m on the road to healing too:) thank you for being vulnerable. I have no doubt that your vulnerability will give others the strength and encouragement to keep pushing and seeking a holy relationship with God, their body, and food. I’m so proud of you!

  4. I’m so proud of you Bree!! This was so beautiful to read, you are so brave and one of the strongest woman I know. Thank you for the wisdom and speaking about things that need to be talk about. I love you and so proud of you !!

  5. Bree
    We are so thankful for your obedience and your willingness to share your struggles! There is so much freedom and peace when we choose obedience to our Heavenly Father. So very proud of you and so thankful that we have a God that loves us and cares so deeply about everything we are walking through- you are enough!!!
    Can’t wait to see you in a few days

    Stephen and Teri

  6. My Sweet Girl,
    This makes me weep! Not in sorrow but in joy. Joy for the freedom. Joy for the healed perspective. And joy that God is faithful and has not left you where He found you.
    As your mom, I have been witness to the pain of this food/eating journey. Those in your inner circle who have known about this road have wept and feared and most importantly, been on our knees for your healing and renewal. Reading this post is like living water being poured out on me!! So proud of your transparency and I am standing with you in this divine freedom and GODLY IDENTITY!!! 143

  7. Bree –
    I just got chills by your true honesty. Your bravery comes with extreme reward and your words have power. The Lord has his hand on every step of your story!

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