So, inspired by another woman in the People of Praise, who lives in our northern Virginia branch, whom I have met in person only once here in South Bend, but have been corresponding with lately, I hope to post more often. She humbly shared a mistake she made recently, so I am inspired to share with you a bit about one of my personal struggles and shortcomings - FOOD. I have taken my physical health and appearance to task in the last 2 years and am dieting/exercising regularly. I have had some success and am going down in size and up in health. All that being said, however, food was, is and probably always will BE an issue for me. I am too drawn to it, focus on it too much, love it too much. I don't want to be lured. I know that Satan attacks me regularly in this! I have to rely on God's grace alone to help me. And, I know that without Him, I cannot have victory here.
My husband is very supportive in this, encouraging me every step along the way. Also, I have a woman in the People of Praise in the Mobile branch who is my diet support buddy - she and I are encouraging one another along in this - it has been a big help to me, especially when I get down and discouraged about it. And, to anyone who reads this, if you would please pray for me in this area - I feel more ready than ever to continue to take it on, with your support and prayers, and with God's grace. Amen!
4 comments:
Hi, Jen,
There has been a lapse in my reading of blogs. I can get all wrapped up in internet and forget about other responsibilities - that is one of MY areas of temptation.
But it was wonderful of you to share your particular failing because I think many of us share it! My problem is snacking too often (some call this "grazing"), and it reminds me of our friendly Blackhedge cows that we saw all the time with their noses-and mouths-down in the grass, munching ... munching... sound familiar.
I renounce THAT spirit of grazing because I don't want to look like one of those cows!
God bless you as you persevere...
Thanks Maria - Thanks for your encouraging remarks and your prayers. I go through spells with reading blogs as well. Life is so busy, isn't it?
Blessings to you and yours as we enter into the week of Christmas...
Good to see you writing more, Jennifer. I'll keep you in my prayers. You looked great the last time I saw you!
Thanks Natalia! And, merry Christmas to you and Mark and the kids.
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