Have you ever had a disagreement in a relationship where things didn’t end peacefully? Maybe it was in a marriage, a friendship, or within your family. Perhaps something was said, feelings were hurt, and instead of working through it, both people simply kept moving forward. Maybe there was a quiet shrug of the shoulders and a thought like, “I didn’t do anything wrong.” Or maybe even, “Well, they should be the one to call me.”

Over the years, I’ve intentionally invited God into my eating. And gently He began pointing out how certain foods had become substitutes for Him. When I was hurt, I ran to salty chips instead of God. When I was stressed, offended, or overwhelmed, I reached for cookies and sodas instead of asking the Lord to heal me at the root.

You may be in a season that feels hard or limiting. Perhaps you’re raising children, tightening your budget, rebuilding a marriage, caring for aging parents, or simply surviving. It might feel like you’re stuck, waiting for the “next” season to arrive. But Scripture reminds us that there is a time and season for everything.