On The Road Again

How far did you get? - I have set a few goals for this journey and I will let you know when I reach them. For today, I am just enjoying the change of scenery, taking time to smell the roses (so to speak). It feels good to know that I don't have to take on those 80 pounds (or 50 or 20) all at one time; it is comforting to know that just for today I am only working on 10 pounds. But, along the way I am taking care of myself both inside and outside.

One of the ways I am doing this is by recognizing that my issues with food go much deeper than my cupboard shelves, they represent more struggles than the simple command, "Well, just stop eating!" could ever explain away. My food stronghold goes very deep. I recognize that when I was a child food was my friend, often it was my only friend. Food gave me joy and momentary pleasure and happiness.

Now that I have a special relationship with Jesus and recognize that I can turn to him for joy and pleasure and happiness and that I don't need to turn to food I now must learn how to break these habits. I am learning to make God my stronghold, my refuge. Life is good and so is God!

Scripture encouragement for today comes from Psalm 27:1

"The LORD is my light and my salvation -- whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life -- of whom shall I be afraid?"

Grace 'n Grins,
Judy