Word Filled Wednesday

In Other Words Tuesday

We are linking up with Kathryn today at expectant hearts, please join us. Today's quote is: “Sufferers want to be ministered to by people who have suffered. They are suspicious of people who appear to live lives of ease. He (God) has given a role to messy, wimpy people like me. He has made us His ambassadors of reconciliation, and suffering gives us credibility with a hurting world, and demonstrates God’s sufficiency to meet our needs.”

by Stephen F. Saint in his essay,
“Sovereignty, Suffering, and the Work of Missions”: Wow, what a quote. One I feel I truly relate to. I am definitely a messy, wimpy kind of girl. I have had my share of trials, just like all of you have. No clean, untouched life for me, and I am so glad. What can you learn from a perfect, untouched life? Not much. But, take a life filled with pain, trials, walking in the fire moments, and what can you learn? Well, let me tell you a few things I have learned. Endurance, courage, faith, strength, and love beyond belief. Those are just a few things I have learned. I would not take anything for my life's journey. I praise God that I did not have a life of ease, for it was in the pit dwelling moments of my life, when I became the closest to my Father. When we walked in the fire together, we grew together. I want to share my Jesus with this hurting world,and show them that there is only one true way, and that is through Him. If I can do that by sharing my scars from all of my battles, praise God, that is what I will do.

Testify Monday

I am so grateful for another week in which I can testify to the goodness of my Father. As long as I shall live, I will lift His name on high. He is the banner that I fly over my life, and I am honored to do that. Never will I be ashamed to proclaim His glory. There is none like Him, no, not one. His glory far outshines this world, the heavens can barely contain it all. I praise You Father, today, and forever. I love You.

Our Father

God wants you to know that you are special to Him. That He loves you unconditionally, and no matter what you have done. He has given His life to save you. You are precious and dear, and He has chosen you to be in Him forever.

You and I sometimes forget what it means to be His child. We think so much about ourselves, that we do not remember Him, and all He has done for us. He gave us life. He gave us His son. He gave us His spirit to guide, and direct us.

Now He gives us this day, to enjoy and appreciate. He wants us to take the time to look at all of the beauty in nature, in the world, and in other people. Everywhere we look, we can see the magnificence of our Father in heaven. His signs and wonders, are all around us here on earth.

May we be mindful of His presence each moment. He has been with us in the past. He will be with us in the future. And He is with us now. He loves us too much, to ever leave us alone. He is our constant companion, and He delights in simply being with us.

Healing Rain

Last night, my dear lovebug was sitting on our sofa, with his legs stretched out on two pillows on the coffee table in front of him. I, of course, was sitting at the computer. He gently called me to come over to where he was, said he had something to show me. I walked up in front of him, and asked him what he was doing. He pointed down, said watch my feet, and legs sweetie. I watched for several moments in amazement, as my dear lovebug's feet, and legs put on a beautiful show for me. They were moving, like crazy. It was as if they had been taking a six month nap, and were now coming out of hibernation. I watched this amazing life dance, through my tears. The nerves are waking up, miracles never cease. Lovebug even said he could barely feel my cold hands on his legs and feet. Amen, praise Father God. As all of this was happening inside our apartment, it was raining outside. I immediately called my sister to tell her, she started praising with me. I hung up the phone, went back over to lovebug, who could not take his eyes off of his feet and legs, bless his heart. I laid my hands upon his feet and legs, and began to pray and praise healing over lovebug. The rain was falling from my eyes, and outside from the sky. I know the healing has started, and I am so thankful to know the healer.

Lunch With A Sister

Yesterday, I was very blessed to have an opportunity to see my dear heart to heart sister Marsha(from marsha musings). We had a wonderful time, and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Applebees. Praying, catching up on everything, crying, laughing, singing, you name it, we were doing it. lol I wanted to share this picture that we had the server take of the two of us, there is nothing like the love and fellowship of a beautiful sister. I love you Marsha, and miss you already.

Fearless Friday

Welcome to Fearless Friday my fellow prayer warriors. Please continue to pray for all those you see on my side bar. Starting next Friday, my Fearless Friday will be vlogs each week. Today, I am requesting prayer for my sweet friend Tracey, and her husband Heath. They were expecting their first baby, Tracey was almost seven months pregnant. Early hours this morning, the precious baby went to be with Jesus. They are truly devastated, please remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please say a prayer for me. I go Monday afternoon for another thyroid ultrasound, pray for total healing, that there will be no more nodules, and that all of those that were there, will be gone. Please pray there will be no more precancerous cells. I love you all, and very much appreciate your prayers.

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to another Thankful Thursday my friends. I am thankful for many things this week, and would like to share them with you. We have a beautiful addition to our family, she is Sara Ann, our great niece born one week ago today. Praising God for her. Lovebug's dad went into the hospital last Friday due to a kidney infection, and colon infection, he got to go home yesterday, he is feeling much better. We are very thankful to have him home. Yesterday, June 23, it had been six months since lovebug went into the hospital, and our adventure began. We cannot believe it has been half a year already. Woo Hoo, the love and miracles we have witnessed through our precious Father God. I am thankful for a box I received in my mailbox yesterday, from a dear blogging friend, filled with gifts for me and lovebug, that had been made by their own hands. I call it our treasure box, and believe me we will forever treasure the gifts, but more importantly, we will treasure the gift of our friendship. I am thankful for all the clothes my dear sister has been sending me recently, due to my weight loss. Thanks sis, your baby sister loves you. I am thankful for the opportunity to see my dear blogging sis Marsha, from Marsha's Musings today, we are having lunch together. Last, but not least, I am thankful for not always knowing why, because more importantly, I know Who. I love You Father God.

Word Filled Wednesday

I am honored to be a child of God, a Daddy's girl. Come on sister's, put on your tiaras, our Father is a King, that makes us all princesses. I cannot wait to sit at His feet one day, loving on Him, and praising Him. Until that day, praise Him daily to one another.

In Other Words Tuesday

Please join us today over at Karen's for In Other Words Tuesday.

“One of Eve’s biggest mistakes was she stopped, and started to think about what satan was saying, and it made sense to her. Not everything God tells us makes sense, but that’s where faith comes in. We need to learn to be lead by our hearts, and not our heads.”

by Joyce Meyers : On Christmas Eve, when my dear husband passed out, and fell into my arms, nothing made sense to me immediately after that. The hospital room quickly became filled with medical personal, as they rushed in with a crash cart. They were telling me I needed to leave the room, so they could work on my husband. At that point, in my mind, I said,"This is not happening, God cannot, and will not, let Eddie die. I know He will not take him from me." I was totally losing it, crumbling like a cookie, falling to pieces. I began to get physically sick, actually having to go to the emergency room myself, due to my diabetes. They took Eddie to intensive care, I could not be with him. I was trying to rationalize all of this in my mind. Over, and over, I kept thinking"Why is this happening to us? One minute, Eddie was in perfect health, the next, he is in the hospital, numb from the waist down, and now nearly dying. As the nurse came in to check my blood sugar, I asked her what time it was, she glanced at her watch, smiled at me, and said, "Merry Christmas, it is midnight." At that point, my mind quit working overtime, and my heart took over. Christmas, my precious Saviours birthday. He was here with me, in the emergency room, He was upstairs in intensive care with Eddie, He was in every area of this hospital, performing healing, miracles, spreading love, and much comfort. He had not left us, He was closer than ever. Actually, He was carrying me through all of this. He continued to carry us through the next six months in amazing ways. My husband had to go to rehab, could barely walk, was not able to work, our future looked very cloudy, but God shined through. He took care of all of our needs. As of May 24, Eddie is back at work full time. He still has no feeling in his feet, or legs, but he is doing really well. We are truly living our lives by faith, following our hearts, which totally belong to our Father God. No, everything does not always make sense, but that is ok. God knows what is best for us, so we follow His lead, He is the Teacher, we are the students. So, I pray that you will follow your heart, give your brain a rest my friends.

Mixed Bag

Hello my sweet friends, praying you are all doing well. I will no longer be doing the Tuesday weigh in, decided to keep my dieting off my blog. I want to concentrate on my Father God, not myself. Well, we have a new baby in our family. Our nephew Billy, and his wife Beth, had their first baby last Thursday. The baby is a beautiful baby girl, they named her Sara Ann. We are truly blessed to welcome her to our family. Please pray for lovebugs dad, he had to go to the hospital early Friday morning, and he remains there. He is suffering with a kidney infection, and also a colon infection. Lovebug is doing well, enjoying being able to work, and provide for us once again. I am having alot of problems with my eyes, much pain. Please say a prayer for me. I love you all.

Testify Monday

I spent 44 years praying that my earthly father would want to be in my life, and that he would begin to love me. Well, as always, not in my time, but God's time, my prayer was answered. My oldest brother passed away in June of 2008, God used his death, to make some major changes in my fathers heart, and life. Through mourning, came healing. My father got saved, and baptized, and started being the father I had always dreamed of, and prayed for. We are now very close, we are not just father and daughter, we are also close friends. I love him so very, very much. And, I can honestly, and very happily say, that he loves me too. Praise God for answered prayer, and precious blessings.

Weekends Of Worship-Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day, and I am very grateful for my earthly father. I praise my heavenly Father for bringing him into my life. I love him with all of my heart. But, today, I want to thank my heavenly Father. He has always loved me just as I am, watched over me, cried with me, laughed with, let me rest in His loving, very comfortable arms. Picked me up, after life has knocked me down, wiped me off, and gave me fresh starts, over and over again. He is always there for me, in every season of my life. I am so proud to be His daughter. Happy Father's day Daddy from Your very grateful daughter.

Weekends Of Worship

At the heart of Christianity is mercy – having sympathy on others. Everywhere He went, Jesus showed compassion; He healed those who were in need: the paralytic, the leper, the man at Bethesda, the person with the withered hand, the centurion’s son, the widow’s son, Jairus’ daughter, the unclean woman, the blind man, the dumb man, the crowd on the mountain by the Sea of Galilee, the deaf man, the epileptic boy, and His dear friend Lazarus. In His humanity, Christ touched each one of them with His divinity.

How much more He does today, to heal us as He reaches down from the very throne of heaven, where He sits at the right hand of the Father. He gives us the Holy Spirit, the comforter. He grants us His peace and strength. He bequeaths His authority, and He offers constant prayers of intercession. He is moved by what we are going through, because He knows our frailties and weaknesses. He realizes our suffering, because He himself also suffered during His time on earth.

Even as we sit here, reading these words, Jesus is once again taking our pain upon Himself. He is holding our infirmities in His heart and hands, lifting them before the Father. As He has done so many times before, through thousands of years, and in millions of lives, He is proclaiming wholeness, and restoration in the name of the Father.

His great care and concern for us, will never cease. Nor will His compassion. Jesus loves us with everlasting affection, and He longs to intercede for us. He is always willing to take our troubles upon Himself, so we can be healed in His name, and for His glory.

Fearless Friday

Thankful Thursday-Music

Today is Thankful Thursday, and Iris has chosen music as the theme, or you can write about whatever you choose. I love all types of praise music, the old, and the new. As long as it lifts my Father God up, I love it. I love to sing, praise dance, lift my hands in praise of my Father. Music has, and remains my place of solitude, refuge, calmness, and sweet peace. Father God is my maestro, He leads me as I sing to Him. I have always loved the song Amazing Grace, listening to it, and singing it. My dear Momma and I would sing it together when I was a little girl. Recently, I find myself singing over and over, verse 1, with particular emphasis on these words: Twas blind, but now I see. Those precious words ring out so clearly in my life, and in my heart. As most of you know, due to my diabetes, I have failing eyesight. But, yet, it seems, the dimmer, and more blurred my vision becomes, I am seeing better than ever in my heart. I feel as if I have better than 20/20 vision in my heart and soul. Things that used to be unclear, and cloudy to see, or understand, God has made crystal clear to me now. I realize that my eyes are only part of the bigger picture, His existence in my life, as my soul Provider, my Saviour, my Father, my Healer, and my true Physician, that is what matters. That is what I am to cling to, and to claim as my own daily. As another wonderful song says: I am leaning on the everlasting arms. Standing on the Promises of God. I thank You Father God for giving me Your eyes, so I can truly see. I also thank You for the beautiful gift of music, and for opening my ears, as well as my heart, to hear Your daily love song. I love You Father.

Word Filled Wednesday

Just as the sun helps the beautiful flowers to grow, the Son teaches us by faith, and through faith, and we are able to grow into what He wants us to be.

Please Pray

Please pray for my sweet friend Sherry. She and her husband are involved in a youth ministry, and are such blessings. They are both totally on fire for God, sold out, dedicated to the fullest. But, they are in a battle at the present time, really need some major prayers answered, now. Please click on the link, visit, read about their situation, leave prayers, encouragement, and love. They would truly appreciate it, and so would I. Blessings to you all.

Tuesday Weigh In

Well, it is weigh in time once again. This week, I maintained, no gain, or loss. I remain at 154, and I am not complaining. I pray you are all doing well, and are happy. Bible Verse: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 My efforts to stop nibbling is not a competition. I have got to run my own race, and be thankful, when I break the tape at the end. Prayer: Help me to run my own race dear God. Amen

Testify Monday

I am joining Linda at by the way for testify Monday. My God is so awesome. My dear husband almost died on Christmas Eve, and for nearly six months was unable to work. He has Guillian Barre Syndrome, the sister disease to MS. At first he was totally numb from the waist down, now he has the feeling back in his waist area. As of May 24 he has been back at work full time, working 48 hour weeks. He still has no feeling at all in his legs or feet, but he is alive, and working. Praise God, his healer, his true physician, his everything. Thank You Father, we love You so very, very much.

His Voice

God speaks to the world through voices everywhere. He says I love you through a loved one. He announces I am with you, through a friend. He exclaims I am proud of you, through a child. He proclaims I have chosen you, through a neighbor.

The mixed sounds blend together in the daily life of a Christian – those who follow God’s words both through others, and through Scripture. Listening to the voice of God, builds the body of the individual, as well as the body of Christ.

He speaks to His world, through His people. The gentle, but powerful sound is unmistakable. It is like the rush of wind that is not visible. The words can be felt both in the mind, and in the heart. There is nothing else to compare in all the universe.

The still, small voice of God. We can hear it everywhere in the common, ordinary voices we meet every day.

Weekends Of Worship

Dear heavenly Father, When no one else can hear me, You always do. When there is no one to talk to, You are more than willing to talk to me. When no one seems to see me, You see me clearly. No one knows my heart better than You. You totally understand me, flaws and all. Some people choose to put conditions on their love for me, yet You love me unconditionally. You know everything about me, the good, the bad, and the ugly. But, You are my biggest cheerleader, and my righteous defender. Because of You, I am blessed beyond measure. So unworthy in my own eyes, but made worthy due to the shedding of Your precious life's blood. I love You with all I am, and forever will remain Your faithful servant, and devoted daughter.

Fearless Friday

Welcome to another Fearless Friday my friends, sorry this post is late. My morning and afternoon were spent laying in the bed, battling with intense nausea. My blood sugars were intensely high the first part of the day. But, that is life with diabetes, you never know what to expect. I have decided to do my fearless Friday a little bit different. I will continue to pray for all prayer needs, and ask that you continue praying over those precious ones on my sidebar, and those people I have mentioned at other times. But, I will be praying over one cause, or person weekly. Please join me in praying, all prayer warriors are needed. We are in a battle for lives. This week, my focus is on diabetes. As a type 1 diabetic myself, I truly can understand this battle. My oldest brother passed away from type 1 diabetes June 8, 2008. He was only 56, and my sister who is 55, is battling for her live daily, she also has type 1 diabetes. Due to complications from diabetes, she has kidney failure, foot and leg problems,has lost a little toe, congestive heart failure, problems with her hearing, and problems with her hands. Due to complications from my diabetes, I have nerve damage in my legs, feet, hands, and stomach. I have 4 heart blockages, some kidney damage, and I am going blind. My dad, and my other brother both have type 2 diabetes, they are able to control it with pills, praise God. I have a nephew who also has type 1 diabetes. As you can see, it is all in my family. I have to take 5 shots of insulin a day, and check my blood sugar constantly. If my blood sugar is to high, or to low, it can be very dangerous. I know there are so many of you that have a family member/and,or friends that are dealing with this deadly disease. You may have this disease yourself. My heart truly goes out to you, and my prayers. My hearts wish, is that one day soon, they will find a cure for this disease that affects so many. Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, please comfort those who battle this disease daily, give them strength for the battle. Help them to stay well, and not have complications. Those who already have complications, I pray they will be able to handle the complications without pain. Be with their family and friends, I know it is hard to see your loved ones suffer. Give them rest, it can be a very weary journey. Thank You Father for the peace it gives my heart, knowing that You are my true physician, and my ultimate healer. I love You. Amen

Thankful Thursday

Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be His glorious name. He gives, and takes away. What does He give me? Peace that flows into my life daily like a river, joy, joy, joy, provision for my daily needs, gentle loving care that only He can provide, physical attention better than any human doctor, smiles and much laughter, which is very good and healing for my soul, companionship, He is my dearest friend. I could go on and on listing all of the things He gives to me. What does He take away? He takes away my sorrows, my hurts, my sadness, my pain, my worries, my stress, my doubts, my loneliness, my physical ailments, my insecurities, my fears, and those deep down aches that dwell in my heart. He refreshes, renews, and replenishes me. I will forever say, blessed be His name, His glorious name.

Word Filled Wednesday

Father God, I love You with all I am. I shout for joy at the sound of Your precious name, it totally delights my soul. I will continually let Your praises flow freely from my mouth, heart, and soul. Let everyone praise our Father God!!

Tuesday Weigh In

Hello my dear friends, how did your week go? I pray it went well. According to my scale this morning, I weigh 154. So, that means I am down two pounds from last week when I weighed in at 156. Woo Hoo, I am happy with that. Keep on keeping on ladies, we will all be winners at this losing game. : Television ads keep offering the gift of easy weight loss. They tell me I do not have to exercise, can continue to eat all of my favorite foods, and the pounds will just melt off of my body. But, the pills are not an instant, magical fix. They are very expensive, can be dangerous to your health, and are usually worthless. Nothing is free, and anything worth having, you must work at it my friends. Dear Lord, You have shown me, that the only free gift is Your grace. Keep me always alert to falsehood. Amen

Testify Monday

Linda, at By The Way, has started a new meme. It is called Testify Monday. Here is what she says about it:
What would it be like to have a "Testify" Monday? Maybe we could do as the psalmist says, “Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does.” (Psalms 96: 3 NLT) : As long as I am alive, I will testify of all He has done for me. Daily, I am made more aware of His love, and kindness to me. I feel so unworthy, but praise God for finding me worthy in His eyes. As my own eyes are growing weaker, I see the Son shining brighter, and stronger than ever. He allows me to view the world in various ways, and I thank Him for that. Come on, testify of His goodness to you my friends, He is so deserving.

Award-The Storm Dancer

My dear friend Connie recently blessed me with a beautiful award. Thank you so very much sweetie, I love you. Here is what she said about the award:




What I would "Like" for you to do: (after all, it is now yours):


1. Write your own Storm Dancer story. I shared my story with you above.

2. Grab the award code above, and put it in your Storm Dancer story post and/or sidebar. You have earned it! Click here if you need help.

3. Pass this award onto whomever... no limit. If you receive the award but are the type of person that isn't into writing, and sending out awards…don't worry, just wear it proudly or do as you wish. Here is my storm dancer story:December 23 2009, the clouds began to darken, and the winds began to blow through my life. My husband and I went to the emergency room, because he was experiencing some numbness in his right leg and foot. Once we arrived at the hospital, and were called back into a room to see a Doctor, the storm began to get worse. At this point, he was numb from the waist down. They started performing various types of procedures on him, trying to pinpoint what was going on. At first, they thought he was having a stroke, but then they ruled that out. Finally, they told us he had the sister disease to MS, called Guillian Barre Syndrome. It is all dealing with the nerves in your body, and he has the chronic one. On Christmas Eve night, the storms came crashing in upon us, with damaging winds, and fierce fury from hell. My dear husband fell over into my arms, and passed out. Immediately, the room was filled with hospital staff, bringing in a crash cart. My heart nearly stopped, as I stood there beside my husband's bed watching this all happen. They made me, and his parents leave the room, and took us to a little waiting room down the hallway. As I sat there, crying my eyes out, scared beyond words, praying like crazy for God to please not take my husband, I hear my father in-law on the phone with his daughter saying these words to her: Hurry, Eddie is dying. What??? No way!! Right then, I started dancing through that storm. I refused to accept that. My God is bigger, and stronger than any storm ever could be. I braced myself for a fight, ran down the hallway to Eddie's room, went into his room, stood by his bed, and began to pray over him. The storm was raging, as they wheeled him down the hallway to intensive care, but yet I felt peace, because I know the peacemaker. When He tells the winds and waves to be still, they have to obey. The next afternoon, the winds died down, the storm calmed down, Eddie was put into a regular room. Praise God!! Was our journey over? No, it had just begun, and there would be more stormy weather to come, but I chose to dance in those moments. God is my dance partner, even in the storms. He leads me through the storms, and brings me back into the sunshine. Thank You Father, I love You dearly. Now, I would like to pass this award on to the following people: Angela, Donetta, Karen, Kat,Mary, Melanie, Renee, Sherry, Beth, and one heart.

Weekends Of Worship

Starting today is a new meme called Weekends of Worship (WOW) and is hosted by One Heart. Click on her site to get the details, do a post of worship, then go back to One Heart, and sign in on Mr. Linky, to read other posts of Worship. : Father God, You are the first one I think of upon rising in the morning, and the last one I think of, as I drift off to sleep at night. You comfort me like none other, in Your arms I find peace beyond measure. Your love to me is the ultimate heart treasure. May Your name continually drip off of my lips, straight into the ears of those needing to hear about You. May it flow as smooth as honey into their hearts, making them want to know You better. I love You more than words can express, and my love grows deeper for You everyday. Sometimes I feel as if my heart is going to burst with all this love I have for You Father, it is like a dam, and I do not want to be held back, I want the love to wash the dam away. I want the love to flow forth throughout this world, covering it with Your beautiful love. Let it flow Father, let it flow.

Fearless Friday

Hello my prayer warrior friends, another fearless Friday is here. Please continue to pray for all of those on my sidebar, and those I mentioned last Friday. Praise Report: My sister had an appointment with her heart doctor yesterday, all went well. She does not have to go back for six months, praise God. Praise Report: Eddie has now been working for two weeks, 46 hours each week, praise God. He is doing so well, no problems at all. I am giving God a great big praise clap. Urgent prayer request concerning my brother in-law Daniel. Please join me in praying for him, he is in a spiritual battle with satan and his demons. He is an alcoholic, he drinks everyday, it has totally consumed his life. This of course, greatly affects my sister's life. He does not go to Church, and will not take her. She is hurting so badly, she loves the Lord so much. Please pray for God to pour His Spirit all over Daniel, and convict him. I want him to become consumed with God, and throw the alcohol to hell where it belongs. I know my God can save him. Thanks for your love and prayers my friends. As always, you have my love and prayers also.

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to another Thankful Thursday my friends. It has been a great week, thank You Lord. The holiday weekend was nice, loved spending three days with my lovebug. He is doing so well, adjusting to being back at work with no problems. He worked 46 hours his first week back, and 46 hours again this week. God is such a wonderful provider. I started a lifestyle change this week(diet), I think I am doing good so far, weigh in is Tuesday. I was blessed to have some of my blog friends join me, thank you. I am sure you have heard about the bloggers retreat that is happening in October in Panama City Beach Florida? Well, due to one of my precious blogging sisters, I will be going. Woo Hoo, praise God from whom all my blessings flow. I really need this trip, after everything that has happened the last six months, I need to be surrounded by true women of God, sisters, prayer warriors. I am so looking forward to this trip, can you tell, huh? Can you tell??? lol My sister Vickie got a good report from her foot doctor this week, thank You Lord. He took the wet cast off, and told her the swelling had really gone down, and nothing was broken. That is so awesome. She is going to her heart doctor today, praying for a good report there. As for my health, I am doing well. My eyes are bothering me, especially my left one, hurts all the time. I go for another thyroid ultrasound on June 28th, praying concerning those results. But, God has me securely in His hands, so everything is, and will be fine. Many blessings, and much love to everyone.

Word Filled Wednesday

Tuesday Weigh In

Welcome Friends, today is the day. June 1st, 2010 weigh in day number 1. When I went to see my Doctor back on April 12, I weighed in at 158. This morning, I weighed in at 156. So, I am happy to know that in almost two months, I have not gained any weight, and have lost two pounds. Woo Hoo. I look forward to seeing what the scale says next Tuesday. For any of you joining me on this adventure, you go girls. I know we can do this, we can succeed. If you are joining me, there is a linky for you to sign. Please post your current weight on your blog, and anything else you choose to share. Then, come back here every Tuesday, and link up. I am cheering for you all. Devotion: He rained down on them manna to eat, and gave them the grain of heaven. Mortals ate of the bread of angels, He sent them food in abundance. Psalm 78:24-25 Manna was good for only one day, you couldn't stock up on it, because it spoiled. I think God is showing me that I am saving my manna as body fat, which is spoiling my health, my appearance, and my dignity. What I have to do now, is really believe that God wants the best for me. Prayer: God, I need to believe You will take care of my relationship with food. Teach me real trust. Amen. Remember, no food tastes as good, as being healthy feels. Affirmation: I forget those things that are behind me, including all of my personal shortcomings in the area of spiritual disciplines, diet, and exercise. I am pressing toward what lies ahead, a bright future filled with health in my spirit, soul, and body.(Based on Phillipians 3:13)