Well, last night as I was preparing to spend some time with God it hit me that I have not done a lot of living in those 48 years. I have just existed. I have truly been blessed with so many people and my needs have always been met but there is so much out there and I have already missed so much.
So, while talking with God He and I came up with a goal (at least I pray it is our goal and not just mine.) Starting today, June 11, 2015 I will spend the next two years working on getting the weight off and saving up money for a very special trip on my 50th birthday. Where will I go? I have no idea. I just know that it will be doing something that I didn't think I would ever do and will give me an opportunity to glorify God in the process.
Over this next two years I will also try to step out of my comfort zone and become more bold in my beliefs. I have been saved for over 23 years now and again, have been too afraid to put myself out there and witness for God. I was not put on this earth to be a lukewarm Christian. He wants each of us to lead people to Him and that is what I want to do. These steps may not be big but they will hopefully open someone's eyes to what God has to offer as a free gift.
So, if you are still reading my blog then I ask for prayer. Saving money and weightloss are two of the most difficult things I have ever done so I will need all the prayers that I can get.
God bless each one of you.
Karen
Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
