My Nonprofit Reviews

FINDINGbalance is an amazing ministry that has changed countless lives of those seeking the Lord for health and healing of their bodies, mind, and spirit. I came to FINDINGbalance about 2 years ago desperately desiring a “healthy body” (read “lose weight”). Through their online support program called Lasting Freedom, I learned new ways of looking at food, exercise and myself, but more importantly, the Lord used this program to gently instruct me on the underlying heart issues that were driving my unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.

Through the program I’ve learned so many things:
• How to receive peace and acceptance and love;
• The importance of feeling my feelings AND developing healthy coping mechanisms;
• The power in using my voice, and inviting others into my struggle;
• How to forgive those who have hurt me;
• How to release shame and receive grace;
• How to dispel lies from Satan; and
• The importance of trust and daily/hourly surrender to Jehovah-Rapha, “The God Who Heals”

For me one of the key components that enabled my recovery from body image issues and disordered eating was COMMUNITY. Each week our small group (from across the world) met to discuss webinar content and to encourage and pray for each other. Our community experience was also supported by an online chat room where, during the week, we could post questions, praises, prayer requests and look to each other for accountability as we took our “Next Right Step” for the week.

We live in a fallen world…each of us has hurts and sorrows and wounds…AND God is good. He uses everything for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28 – 30). He is writing a beautiful redemption story in each of our lives. If you are looking for freedom from the bondage of body image issues and disordered eating, I would highly recommend this Biblically-sound, Christ-focused approach to finding balance with food, weight, and wellness.