I Feel So Lost

I had a friend call yesterday who was feeling really down and overwhelmed by life. One of the phrases she said was "I feel so lost". Well, her words were not unfamiliar with me. I have recently been feeling much the same way and have said those very words to myself. When we lose focus we get lost. Lately, I have teased my husband because he can easily go the wrong way or miss our turn because he is focused on something else. I even suggested today that I should start driving us and he would probably pay more attention to where we are going!


Psalm 125:1-2 says "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever. Jerusalem - the mountains surround her. And the Lord surrounds His people, both now and forever." I cannot be lost if I am in Christ. These verses tell me that when I trust in Him I am like a mountain and cannot be shaken and that the Lord surrounds me now and forever! I cannot be lost when I trust in the Lord! I cannot be lost when I am focused on the One who surrounds me and is the source of my strength. Thank you, Lord, for Your Word and for the promise to surround me and keep me strong. Thank you for never moving away from me and reminding me where I can always find you. Help me to see you everyday. Amen.

Gaining A New Beginning

I was sorting through books last week and came across a book entitled "Gaining Through Losing". The book didn't draw me in but the title has stuck in my mind ever since. I have been on a weight loss program since the first of the year so losing has definitely part of my life and unfortunately the gaining part has too on occasion over the past 8 months. It feels very defeating to have to re-lose what I've gained. Throughout this journey of weight loss my goals have been to learn and adopt a healthier lifestyle. My main focus has been on changing and incorporating better food choices. One of the main things I have focused on is "losing" my constant desire for unhealthy foods and "gaining" a desire for healthier foods. I don't want to just substitute low calorie copy cats of previous favorites like 100 calorie packs of Fudge Strip Cookies or 100 calorie cupcakes. I want to learn to like good, healthy foods and to be disciplined and satisfied with occasional "treats". Through this process I am learning to gain control and health and lose bad food habits.

This blog will chronicle my process of gaining through losing in every aspect of my life. As I have pondered this phrase this week, the Lord has been dealing in my heart about some other areas I need to do some losing in so that I can gain what He has for me.