#36. How to Let Go & Let God in Eating Disorder Recovery with Host Jayme Muller

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Jayme shares:

• “Let go, let God” is not a cliche Christian phrase
• What it looks like to let go and give God control in ED recovery
• Acknowledging to God that your way isn’t working
• Getting real and honest with God through prayer
• Recovery does not depend on how “good” you pray
• Learning how to trust God completely
• Telling yourself God’s truth even when you don’t believe it
• Focus on progress over perfection and let go of all-or-nothing thinking
• Sitting with hard feelings without letting them control you
• Taking your emotions and feelings to God
• Believing God’s power and grace is bigger than your eating disorder
• Pausing the spiraling thoughts in your head
• Staying focused on God
• Praying to God for wisdom and discernment to take the next step

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• 1 John 2:17 (AMP)
• Proverbs 14:12 (NLT)
• James 1:14-15 (NLT)
• 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
• Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)
• Psalm 16:11 (NET)
• 1 Timothy 4:15 (NCV)
• Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
• Romans 3:23-24 (NLT)
• Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
• Luke 1:13 (NET)
• Isaiah 41:10 (ERV)
• John 16:33 (ERV)
• Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ERV)
• Colossians 3:2 (NLT)
• Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
• 1 Chronicles 16:11 (ERV)
• Psalm 37:5 (NLT)
• Psalm 34:17 (NLT)
• Psalm 16:11 (NET)

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

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  Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

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  Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

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  Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

Do you find music to be helpful and healing?

Jayme created two “Ultimate Recovery Playlists” — volume 1 & 2 — just for you.

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on Spotify

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on Spotify

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on YouTube

• The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on YouTube

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.