Wednesday HUGS!
It's going to be a wonderful Wednesday!! Hump day; the work week is half way done and we are almost to the weekend. I hope you are enjoying you week.
"But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine" Isaiah 43:1
God beholds you individually, whoever you are. "He calls thee by thy name." He sees you, and understands you. He knows what is in you, all your own peculiar feelings and thoughts, dispositions and likings, even your strength and weakness. He sees you in on your day of rejoicing and when you are sorrowful. He sympathizes in your hopes and in all your temptations; He interests himself in all your anxieties and remembrances, in all the risings and fallings of your spirit. He hold you in His arms; (yes he is hugging you this Wonderful Wednesday) He takes you up and sets you down. You do not love yourself better than He loves you. You cannot shrink from pain more than He dislikes you bearing it, and if He puts it on you, it is as if he put it on himself, for a greater good afterwards.
I often think of the prayers I had these past few years; my dreams after WLS. I can honestly tell you, the dreams and prayers I prayed and answers I received are so much more than I even imagined. I couldn't have dreamed up life this way. He has put me in a position I never saw myself being and a person I didn't believe I was. You see he knows me, as he knows you. He knows the very desire of your heart. And while I would think I wasn't where I needed to be I can see now where God was taking me.
Think back where you were at the beginning of your weight loss journey; maybe pull out some old journal enteries. Be amazed by what God has done in your life. It may be 4 years, 2 years or maybe even just 6 months! But, oh at the work that has been completed so far. If you are beginning your journey, buckle up oh what a ride you are about to begin!!
"But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine" Isaiah 43:1
God beholds you individually, whoever you are. "He calls thee by thy name." He sees you, and understands you. He knows what is in you, all your own peculiar feelings and thoughts, dispositions and likings, even your strength and weakness. He sees you in on your day of rejoicing and when you are sorrowful. He sympathizes in your hopes and in all your temptations; He interests himself in all your anxieties and remembrances, in all the risings and fallings of your spirit. He hold you in His arms; (yes he is hugging you this Wonderful Wednesday) He takes you up and sets you down. You do not love yourself better than He loves you. You cannot shrink from pain more than He dislikes you bearing it, and if He puts it on you, it is as if he put it on himself, for a greater good afterwards.
I often think of the prayers I had these past few years; my dreams after WLS. I can honestly tell you, the dreams and prayers I prayed and answers I received are so much more than I even imagined. I couldn't have dreamed up life this way. He has put me in a position I never saw myself being and a person I didn't believe I was. You see he knows me, as he knows you. He knows the very desire of your heart. And while I would think I wasn't where I needed to be I can see now where God was taking me.
Think back where you were at the beginning of your weight loss journey; maybe pull out some old journal enteries. Be amazed by what God has done in your life. It may be 4 years, 2 years or maybe even just 6 months! But, oh at the work that has been completed so far. If you are beginning your journey, buckle up oh what a ride you are about to begin!!
"DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE!"
JULIE 
Certified OH Support Group Leader - Weigh Down (Baldwin County)
RNY 1/17/06
I am so honored to be called Carmen! You made my week! lol
I have been filing in for Momma while she is on her cruise and posting daily hugs.
Thanks so much for that comment! It was such a compliment!!
I have been filing in for Momma while she is on her cruise and posting daily hugs.
Thanks so much for that comment! It was such a compliment!!
"DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE!"
JULIE
Certified OH Support Group Leader - Weigh Down (Baldwin County)
RNY 1/17/06
Thanks Debbie!
I have been so busy these past few weeks with leading our Outreach. I have learned so much by just diving in!!
I sure have enjoyed posting these past few days and hugging everyone! Wish I could do it in person.. April is just around the corner though!!!
I have been so busy these past few weeks with leading our Outreach. I have learned so much by just diving in!!
I sure have enjoyed posting these past few days and hugging everyone! Wish I could do it in person.. April is just around the corner though!!!
"DON'T WORRY ABOUT TOMMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE!"
JULIE
Certified OH Support Group Leader - Weigh Down (Baldwin County)
RNY 1/17/06
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