My book, Image Restored, was released last week and I felt led to start a series about restoration. When I completed writing the book, God showed me that each of the chapter's themes applies to so much more than body image. While this series can be used to address body image struggles, I am going to share it in a way that you can apply it to ANY area of your life.

You do not need a copy of Image Restored to follow along with this series but of course, I recommend it. 

Last week, we started the series with Truth Restored. This week our theme is Temple Restored.

Therapist Thoughts:

Have you ever considered how the original sin involved food? Unlike other addictions, food cannot simply be avoided. Not if we hope to live! What a vicious hijack by the enemy to take something God intended to be a blessing and turn it into a source of struggle and shame. - Dr. Linda Hoover

Scripture:

Matthew 27:51

The temple restoration starts in our hearts. Our hearts within these bodies house the spirit of God wherever we go. We do not need to be a certain size, shape, or color to house the spirit of God. But we do need to steward this temple well to live life to the fullest. First, as a son or daughter of God, then our call to go out and bring the gospel to the ends of the earth flows from that identity.

Process:

What is your belief about your body (and heart) being a temple of God?

Ask God how He sees your temple.

What has the enemy stolen for you in this area?

Resource:

ImageRestoredBook.com