The first time someone said to me “Trust the Process” the thought that came to mind was what process? Being blessed as I am today, knowing what I know today I do absolutely “Trust the Process”! The process is allowing things to be just as they are not trying to manipulate them to be what he or she thinks is the right way. Ease and comfort comes to the person whom finally gets that the only control he or she has is on themselves and the thoughts he or she allows.

Eating disorders do not happen overnight, this disorder stems from low self-esteem, a trauma, feelings of abandonment, fear and rejection and other deep rooted beliefs. The illusion that he or she has control over food by eating or not eating is what continues the disease cycle of eating disorders. Accepting circumstance’s exactly as they are is the answer. The Serenity Prayer that is said to be written by Reinhold Niebuhr and used in 12 step programs is very helpful in teaching one to “Trust the Process.”

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.

Amen.

Reaching out for help with an eating disorder is essential to recovery. When he or she spends time trying to figure out why an eating disorder exists leaves him or her stuck in the problem and not moving toward the solution. Everyday I ask for the wisdom to know the difference and I trust the process knowing that everything is in divine order, when I am stuck I ask for help. Freedom comes from knowing help is available when I ask.

Prayer retrieved June 9, 2009 from prayerguide.org