Here's to Confessions!

Well, it is August 6th and what do you know? I have completely given up on the blog, the weight loss and my new devotions plan! I am so dissappointed for not really giving myself a chance with this and simply throwing in the towel when things got too hard! But for those who were cheering and praying me on, I do owe an explanation so here goes!

I thought that I could give insight and help to other women who are sharing in the same struggles I have, ie, balancing husbands, kids, housework and a relationship with the Lord while trying to take care of me. I realized in a few short days how inadequate I am. So I stopped writting the blog to try to get myself right first. My attitude has been so awful  towards my family (especially my husband) that I knew I had to address my own problems before I started doling out advice to others! I have spent hours praying and asking the Lord to help me change my attitude...it hasn't happened yet but I know that I am a work in progress and I will be until I die. Sanctification is an ongoing, never ending process and when one struggle is over, the Lord sends a new one. It is His way of refining and purifying His bride for that glorious day when all His children will be made new! Hallelujah!!

So with that in mind, I know that my attitude towards this blog has changed. I will be using this to share my struggles, both physical and spiritual. If it helps someone reading, Praise the Lord!! My task is to use all things to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and that includes my race to the finish! So, forgive me for having the wrong attitude when I began this 5 months ago and please pray that God keeps me humble through this.

My new goals are as follows:

Lose 25 pounds by December 25th with a total goal of 50 pounds gone by this time next year. But, we'll do it a little at a time! :)

I also want to spend more time in the Word of God and on my knees before the Throne. So for the second time this year, join me on a journey that is both physical and spiritual and together, may we all be able to give God the glory!