For most of my life, I’ve been a like a walking billboard advertisement for food. I have always felt loved by God, family & friends….felt fine, and felt my weight had never kept me from doing the things I wanted to do.  I have dieted off and on with a few successful times followed by gaining it back and more.

But something happened in April…..Out of the blue, I felt moved by the Holy Spirit to be free from the extra weight that didn’t bother me…..because God was bothered by it.  At that moment I knew my eating habits had become a sin and He didn’t have to tell me twice or hit me on the head with the famous 2x4.….nope….I acknowledged my sin immediately and asked for forgiveness.

God then gave me the wisdom I needed to lose weight and so far I’ve lost 30 lbs., given away 1 size of clothing and am almost ready for the 2^nd give away…….something I’ve never done, but I know this time I won’t be going back.

I can honestly say my thoughts about food has changed completely and the weight is coming off easier than I could have ever imagined……I see it as no less than a miracle and am totally amazed and humbled by God’s grace!

I know I need to lose a lot more, and I'm confident it will happen in time, but more importantly for me it’s about the freedom I’m gaining……freedom from the sin…..freedom to actually have the temple God deserves, and freedom to be a walking, victorious billboard for Jesus Christ.