Sometimes a Girl Just Needs Chocolate

By Andrea Merrell

Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!

John 14:14 NLT

It had been one of those days, the kind that drains the very life out of you. My back ached, and my head throbbed. I had an important edit to finish, but I couldn’t concentrate. I tried a cup of coffee and a brisk walk. No change. I sat down at my computer and tried my best to pull my thoughts together so I could focus on the task at hand. But all I wanted to do was take a nap.

That’s when I spotted it. The dark chocolate bar lying innocently on the edge of my desk.

My eyes widened and every nerve in my body perked up. I had forgotten it was there. But it definitely called my name.

It did the trick. Ahhhh … now to get to work.

That’s when I realized that sometimes a girl just needs chocolate.

That’s also when the Lord reminded me He is always with me, ready to help with whatever I need. He says all we have to do is ask. Rather than depending on the chocolate to bring me back into balance, I should have been talking to Him.

The Bible tells us that Jesus understands our needs, our desires, and our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way but without sin. He is ready, willing, and more than able to come to our rescue whenever we call out to Him in faith.

Remember … sometimes a girl just needs chocolate, but she always needs Jesus.

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