The Lord is Amazing!

Isn't the Lord wonderful? I have been having concerns that my decision to have WLS is not a Godly decision. (Not relying on God's power to help me take the weight off, but the surgeons) After much prayer and asking the Lord to open up doors and give me peace if this is in His will, I have found this board as another support. He has given me peace with my decision and has made me realize that the Lord has offered me this "tool" to be successful in my weight loss. I don't have a surgery date, as of yet. I've been through the intake process and have a consult with the surgeon on 8/31. Please send a prayer my way that the Lord will make this happen for me... I'm so excited, but I know the only way I can have success through this process is with the Lord's help!

Shirlene, I will pray for you. The Lord is so good. I went through the same feelings of wondering if my surgery was of the Lord. Through prayer he continued to show me over and over again that it was his will. I kept it in prayer up to the moment I was going into surgery and he was faithful in bringing me through safely. I have been so grateful for this surgery. In his name Geri

Thank you Geri, for your prayer and words of encouragement. It's so comforting to know that there is a place one can come to find answers or support regarding this surgery. This site is great and the fact that I can pose questions and/or concerns to people who also love the Lord, is the greatest gift. Blessings to you, Shirlene

Dear Geri and other sisters in Christ--Praise God for each of you!!! I am scheduled for WLS here in Goshen,IN on 9/20/04.I have peace in my heart and my surgeon is a Christian and prays with and fpr me.I am so blessed! I too struggle with the fact that I am not depending on my Savior enough and why could'nt I do this without surgery...yet..the doors have swung wide open.I am an excellent candidate for WLS.I have'nt shared with too many people about this except our church counselor who is totally for it.I don't want anyone thinking I'm not trusting God about my weight.Unless you have walked the obesity road you can't really understand.Please pray for safetl for me through the next 6 weeks.Thank you! In HIM!! Shelley

Hi Shirlene! This scripture has meant so much to me on my WLS journey. Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I pray that you will claim this promise as your own as your journey takes you to a new healthier life. God Bless You!

Sara, Thank you for the scripture. God bless you too!