This is the beginning, the first day of the rest of my Stronger life! I spent the summer in a women's Bible Study entitled "Stronger". That's what I want to be: Stronger! At this time in my life I'm choosing to focus on my spiritual health in conjunction with improving my physical health.
The past nine months in my story have been a rather difficult ride. A roller coaster to be exact, and if you know me well, I HATE ROLLER COASTERS! God has been faithful and I've been convicted that it's now time to take control of MY PART in this experience to become Stronger... Dependent on Him, yet not a victim to circumstances. The ride isn't over and I'm sure there are still many twists and turns that will develop, along with horrendous dips and exhilarating up-swings.
After my mom died twelve years ago I quickly developed into an emotional eater and embraced the notion that I had a valid excuse. BUT, about two years ago I was convicted by God that the excuse has to end. First and foremost Mom would have been the first one to chastise me for using her as an excuse to overeat! I watched her fight the battle to keep her weight in check. I always admired the fact that when she was tuned in she had willpower of steel. I DON'T!
This journey has led me to Scripture study dealing with emotions and finding strength in my relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My Stronger blog will be a place for me to journal all of the randoms that have come through my life. Each entry may seem independent but I KNOW there is a thread that will run through all of them, forming the Tapestry of Tam woven my God Almighty. I know the bottom of my tapestry may look pretty deformed with all of the knots and frayed ends, but God sees my big picture from the top and assures me the final product is BEAUTIFUL! Don't get me wrong, I love my life! Hubby and I have been blessed with three beautiful children that have been blessed with three beautiful spouses, inside and out. Their marriages have blessed us with eight of the most amazing grandchildren anyone could ask for... (and I'll always take more!)
May God give me strength for this roller coaster ride!
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