Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause.
- Julie Kleinhans
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 23
What if you could stop reaching for food in emotional moments — and reach for God instead? 💜🙏
When emotions run high, food can feel like the quickest fix. But it never truly satisfies. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Why did I eat that?” — you are not alone.
In this deeply encouraging episode of the Reshape and Recover podcast, Tony and I introduce a simple but powerful tool called The Prayerful Pause — a Scripture-based prayer we wrote to help you break the cycle of emotional eating.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed, this short prayer offers a way out — and a way into God’s peace. It’s a chance to stop, breathe, and invite Him into the moment before turning to food.
🎧 In this episode, we share:
How The Prayerful Pause came to be (and how it’s helped us and others)
Why emotional eating is often more than just a physical urge — it’s a spiritual battle
Practical ways to calm your body and reset your mind when temptation hits
Scriptures to hold onto when you're triggered
How to download your own copy of the Prayerful Pause from The Pantry at ReshapeAndRecover.com
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about pausing — and letting God meet you right where you are.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”— Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
We’ve seen how one small pause — when paired with prayer and Scripture — can completely change the outcome of a hard moment. Instead of giving in and feeling defeated, you can feel grounded, comforted, and connected to God. The Prayerful Pause isn’t magic, but it does make space for God to move in powerful ways.
Take 20 minutes to listen and be encouraged. You don’t have to fight this alone.
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