How to Stop Emotional Eating with a Prayerful Pause
- Julie Kleinhans
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
It’s hard to make wise decisions when emotions are running high.
In those moments, many of us turn to food for comfort—but what if there was another way?
In this video, I share a simple but powerful practice:
➡️ Pause
➡️ Pray
➡️ Let your “wise mind” take over
When you take a moment to step back, process what you’re feeling, and bring it to God, you create space to respond differently instead of reacting out of emotion.
Basically, the point is…
You don’t have to act on every feeling.
Instead of turning to comfort food, you can shift your focus to the One who truly comforts.
God is your comfort.
If emotional eating has been a struggle, this simple “prayerful pause” can help you begin to break the cycle.
👉 If you want a practical next step, I created a simple guide to help you say no to extra food:
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