It's been so long since I've visited this blog, too long for sure. The last few weeks have been filled with the chaos of life, unexpected deaths of loved ones, preparation for 2 trips out of town in a row, and just the regular demands of life. I have found my excitement and strength for the journey wavering, at times crashing to an all-time low. I just couldn't go any longer, I was ready to quit. Weighing in last week the numers had stayed the same. Oh sure, one can take heart that no pounds were gained. Yet when you have as much to lose as I do, the numbers not moving can leave one feeling trapped in a deep hole filled with concrete.
This week I have been preparing to leave for Haiti, which today is my departure day actually. So I never even made it to the gym one time this week. I told my friend that if I didn't lose any today, I would for sure be quitting. As I was driving over to get weighed, I said a simple prayer and commited it to the Lord and asked Him to bless my efforts. Sure enough, I lost 4 pounds this week...which makes for a grand total of 30 pounds that have been thrown out the window and never to return again!
So here is the lesson for this moment. Jesus gives me joy in the journey. There are so many times in life when we are faced with insurmountable challenges and 9 times out of 10, we want to throw in the towel. I've never climbed a mountain before but I reckon the climbing of it is not the main draw, it's not what draws thrill seekers from all over the world. But it's the view, the view from the top of the mountain that overlooks a landsacpe so intensely beautiful that it echoes of a glorious and great God! In those moments when we are ready to give it all up and stop pursuing, Jesus gives us joy in the journey...encouraging us to keep going and giving us the strength and grace to do so. And yes, when the numbers on my scale move, even just a little, that is my mountain top. And with great thankfulness in my heart and a song to my faithful God, I keep climbing...one step at a time!
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