We understand that your friend is struggling with a hoarding disorder, which is leading her to consume expired food and believe that she must save everything for the future. Let us address this situation with prayer, biblical principles, and practical advice.
Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that God cares for our needs and provides for us. In Matthew 6:31-33 WEB it says, Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Your friend needs to trust in God's provision and not resort to hoarding or consuming expired food, which can be harmful to her health.
We must also address the underlying issue of hoarding, which is often rooted in anxiety and fear. In 2 Timothy 1:7 WEB it says, For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. We pray that God will give her a spirit of power, love, and self-control to overcome this disorder.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our friend who is struggling with a hoarding disorder. Lord, we ask that You heal her mind and spirit, and help her to trust in Your provision. Help her to understand that she cannot serve two masters; she cannot serve her hoarding and also serve God. Help her to stop eating expired food and guide her to seek professional help if needed. Protect her stomach from any disease caused by eating expired goods. Give her the determination to see the rubbish in her house as junk and to throw all away. Help her to see that a house empty of hoard is better than a house full of hoard.
Please provide a way out of this situation and give her the strength to overcome this disorder. Surround her with supportive friends and family who can assist her in the process of healing and decluttering her home. Help her to see that God can provide and there is no need to hoard things.
We also pray that she will experience the love of Christ and understand that she can cast all her anxieties on you because you care for her. In Jesus Christ name, we pray. Amen.
Additionally, we encourage you to support your friend in seeking professional help, as hoarding disorders often require intervention from mental health professionals. Help her to understand that God's desire is for her to live in freedom and not be bound by anxieties and fears. Remind her that God's provision is always sufficient, and there is no need to hoard or consume expired food.