Coming Back to the Boards

MelissaAnne · 01-11-2004, 06:47 PM

Hi All -

I've been on the SoulCysters board before, but have been away for a long time due to graduate school and a host of other things.

But I'd like to come back on board for some much needed support.

My renewed walk with God has been such a positive force in my life and I want to continue to grow in my faith. Strangely enough, however, I have not asked him to help me lose weight. And I need to do that, as well. I've been putting my weight on the backburner of life in favor of looking at my other goals. But you know what? As my mother says, if you're not healthy, how can you accomplish your other goals?

So! I hereby commit myself to a healthier lifestyle with God's help. And boy do I ever need it!

I'm looking for some support from other Christian systers to help me on my journey. And I will most certainly help you on yours!

I feel a bit overwhelmed, however, by how this message board has grown since my last visit. I really don't have the time to dig into the archives

, but I hope to get to know you all.

Thanks so much.

Blessings,
Melissa

SouthernComfort · 01-11-2004, 07:38 PM

Melissa~
It's so good to have you back... Who can be a better support person for your weight loss than God. I also ask him for his help with my upcoming weight loss. You should look at joining the June Challenge with many of us. It's a great support group for those of us looking to shape up in 2004.

AmyKathleen · 01-18-2004, 01:34 AM

Welcome back Melissa. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey to successful weight loss.

ladymoon · 01-20-2004, 07:32 PM

In the past, I too have had problems asking for help from God with weight loss. It always seemed to me like one of those things I should be able to control and accomplish on my own! I would sometimes make a wish that I could loose weight, but never a prayer that I can remember. However, I feel that I have really grown spiritually this last year. It has been shown to me that I usually try to control all things in my life without help, without prayer. But God is there waiting to help if I just ask! So I consciously said a prayer before starting the June Challenge asking for help because I have proved to myself time and time again that I cannot do this on my own. So far my success has been wonderful and my cravings few!

Hand your burden over because God is there waiting to take it!

PeacefulAngel · 01-21-2004, 12:13 AM

Hey Melissa! How nice to meet you! I notice you spell Anne the same way my middle name is! With an E!

I know what you mean about praying about losing weight. When I started my diet in August, I prayed before every meal. But lately I haven't been. I really need to remember to do that.

I'm so thankful that God is interested in these little details!

Hugs
Julie

PS PM me if you need anything!