People who know me, know that I’m somewhat of a Bible thumper. I love going to church and on a Friday night I’d much rather be immersed in the music of a praise and worship service than a night club. But I was doing my best to keep my weight loss blog separate from my religious life. I wanted it to appeal to anyone that may visit it and not be turned off because of my personal beliefs. But I’m over it.
Today I faced the fact that I cannot do this without the help of my Lord, Jesus Christ. I just don’t have the strength to fight anymore. It’s been a year since starting this blog, and I’m only down 10 pounds from where I was last year. That’s not a lot considering I obsess about food constantly. I spend probably 85% of my day, every single day, thinking about food and weight loss strategies.
I’m at the point I want to completely give up. My nightstand is covered with healthy cook books, I research articles online about diets, and it’s all just swirling around inside my head. I don’t know which way to turn or what approach to take. The one thing I do know is that this is NOT normal and it is NOT God's plan for my life!
So for today and probably for a while I’m resting in my Lord and giving all these worries over to Him. My focus is going to be trying my best NOT to be on a diet. (But not going all out on an All You Can Eat binge either.) I just need to rest from the insanity. I love that my God promises rest when we can’t handle anymore.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Today I’m ready to shamelessly ask Him to join me on my weight loss journey and to lead me in the direction He’d have me to go. To slowly show me the steps to take for our family to eat healthy so we can use our bodies to glorify Him.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
You know, one day I’ll learn to seek him FIRST. Not when I’m at my breaking point. I’m thankful beyond words for his mercy and patience with me. I feel so much better already. Gosh, I love my Jesus.
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