Inside Out

Inside Out

It's all about the image, right? Body image is a huge hurdle for me. When I look back at pictures of myself when I was younger, I so am surprised because I was told I was fat all my life. Size 10 is not fat! Now I am size 5X or size 24 to 32 (depending on the fit of the cloths and if I have to sit down or not). Well, a scripture caught my eye late last night:

I Sam 16:7 "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I have to keep reminding myself of this fact over and over again. If my heart and soul is purified by God's forgiveness, then the rest will follow.

I had lapband surgery on August 30, 2012. My blood pressure meds are in the past! My doctor says that I can start using less insulin and I might be off of it in a couple of weeks. Today is a good day when it comes to eating. When I feel overwhelmed, I try to remember that I am not alone in this quest for healing and becoming healthy in body, mind, and soul. I pray to God to help me be courageous when I must look at my broken life and try to move forward.
"Never will I leave you or forsake you" ~ God

Lord I rejoice that you look on the inside and not the outside! I can't wait until I exchange this earthly body for life eternal with You! Until that time comes Lord, help me look at my world and myself through Your eyes. Purify me daily ~ I pray this prayer in Christ's name. Amen





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