#PalmsUP

I am participating in the "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God" online Bible study. The question asked is "What is holding you back in going deeper in your relationship with God?" For me, most of it is the fear that I will be asked to give up too much. It's a selfish reason. The one main area that God wants me to say yes to is surrendering food issues to Him. I am overweight, out of shape, and I need to get my body healthier. This requires a major sacrifice for me. I wrestle with this daily. The Word says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). Our memory verse for week 1 is Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love The Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." To live out this verse, I need to say Yes! to God daily in my food choices and in exercising. To be honest, I need help. I think if I had an accountability partner to help lift me up and encourage me through this. I have yet to find this. With palms up, I will pray and ask God for the right partner to help me in this. I want to be a YES girl of God's. Today, I say yes God, I will trust you and surrender my food issues to You. ">