"But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer." Psalm 66:19 As one who has struggled with weight all of my life, seeing the ups and downs in jean sizes became my reality. I would lose some pounds only to face a stressor in life and see them return and bring friends along for the ride. I spent years believing lies, yet secretly hoping for a better reality. Lies that I am not capable of overcoming my sweet tooth and that I am just not the workout type, topped the list. I have never really lacked self esteem or self confidence; I know who I am. However, I know from personal experience, others define me by what they first see. Having been a plus-size lady for years, I was treated differently, intentionally or not, when I dropped pounds. My health journey to where I am today began back in 2010. It is amazing that things do not happen accidentally, even if they seem to in the beginning. Actually, as the pieces of my story have come together, this story begins w
The Bible study group I was teaching 30 years ago did not know I was going through a period of doubt when they gave me a little plaque with this scripture on it. I still have it in my writing office.
ReplyDeleteGreat match with photo and Scripture. I think heaven is on the beach :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome verse! And funny/appropriate picture. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, what an encouraging and comforting verse!! Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteIn His Lo♥e, Ann
What a perfect shot you captured for this verse! Love it! Thanks for you encouragement on my post.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder in your post. Your photo fits so well!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I totally feel just like that guy with his head underwater at times...feet just stuck up in the air. That verse is so perfect! Right on!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the reassurance that He is always with us!
ReplyDeleteI love that verse!!! Beautiful!
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