"Lord, come and make our bodies your temple. Holy Spirit, we give you control of our appetites. Give us grace to walk through this day satisfied with You."
This is our daily prayer...some form of this is also what we pray over our meals. It is our desperate cry...I have already proven I can't do this on my own or with "will-power". I have zero will power...I am weak & prone to totally give in to my fleshly desires...which is why I started this program weighing a whopping 346 pounds. I confessed that I had no control over my appetites...any of them, not just food...Slowly, I am letting go & giving my body to the Lord. This is an act of worship and of obedience. It's one thing to give my mind & heart to Him...I'm learning that it is quite another to give Him my body.
Some of you have wondered why now? What got us prompted to start this radical change process? We have talked about it for far too long & done nothing. Much of our motivation is family-oriented. We want to see our kids grow up. I want to be around to guide them in the ways of the Lord. I want to be able to run & play without chronic pain...but mostly, because it will bring honor and glory to Jesus. We can't make it without Him.
We hope this journal encourages & challenges you to go to a new level of wellness. To take a fearless look at who you are & who He is...and to give Him control of every area of your life.
Cheering For You,
WorshipMadly (Greg)
WorshipGladly (Melanie)
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Awesome Greg and Mel!!!! I am sooo prou dof you guys!! I will be taking this journey with you guys!!! In my own weight loss and getting healthy and also to encourage you both as I know how hard it is when you are trying to lose weight!!! You both can do it!!! I have found that it is a lot easier with the strength of the Lord cause He wants us healthy too!!! Yay for you guys!!!!! That is awesome!! I know you can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Polley Family is cheering you guys on. We will pray for His Grace to be manifest in your willingness to overcome the flesh. It is encouraging to see His body promote life.
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