Weight Loss

In the month I have been working at the new job, I have noticed a weight loss of exactly eleven pounds.  Of course I was excited about the discovery.  With the addition of the new form of employment, plus other blessings which have fallen in to place, I have noticed more energy and that I am less lethargic.  Maybe this is more emotional and mental as I feel like I am currently walking in the will of God, meaning I have more purpose and reason to wake up each and every day.  Earlier this afternoon I met with one of the pastors at church.  We talked about having hope, and finding a resulting peace.  Without hope, one has nothing to lose and nothing for which to live.  Having no hope makes for a miserable existence, and causes a withering of the soul and spirit of a person.  Hope in Jesus Christ is the only true hope.  Toward the end of 2015, when nothing seemed to be going my way, I was driven to begin reading the Bible and praying again.  Most of my prayers consisted of, "God, I'm doing what I believe is what you have for me to accomplish.  Now honor my efforts of obedience for Your name's sake."  Slowly but surely, everything started to come around again.  Trust and obedience, and the eventual reaping of blessings, is not a fly-by-night ordeal.  True growth takes time.  It is truly the Holy Spirit of God who gives life, and that is life more abundantly.  Thank you Father God for not abandoning me.  Even though I perceived your silence, You were diligently working behind the scenes for my benefit and Your glory.  Thank you!

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