Almost done

Ok, so it has been forever and a day since I have even blogged, but I see that I wasn't too far behind. I am only on day 2 or 3 of week 8, but I plan to finish it this week. I will have to say that like Erin, I cannot check the box next to "Woman of Moderation," but I can say that I know that Voice, I hear that Voice and am no longer ignorant to my sin with food. I do see more obedience in regards to listening, but have in no way conquered it. I intend to listen more so that I can become more and more sensitive to His voice, and no matter what study we do next, I do want to do another one together, but I also know that we must continue to ask one another how we are obeying in regards to our eating. I know we have ALL learned a deal about ourselves and about God through this that we are more accountable to each other and to God to listen and obey. Let's do that for one another.

I love the idea of what Sam had mentioned on the phone this morning, but I don't know if we are ready to do that or not. Whatever we do, and I'd love to start it soon, (though going through Luke with church would be fine too) we should do a new blog to go along with it. This has been good. What're your thoughts? Also, just for the sake of finishing, we should each end with our weight in the same way we started with it. I'm not too excited to do that, but it is a good conclusion along with our final thoughts.

I also wanted to thank you guys for the good conversation this morning. I love to hear from you guys and hash things out. It was refreshing and uplifting and I hope you all feel the same way. It just solidifies in my mind the fact that we need to do another study of some kind soon, if not right away! I love you both and am very grateful for your influence in your families, my life and in Christianity in general. We need more open an honest people in the world who aren't afraid to be vulnerable and don't act like all things are perfect in life. Charade-less women (at least most of the time. After all, we aren't perfect).

Study is Done!

Hey girls. Well, I can say that I have completed the study. It was very eye opening and thought provoking and I learned a lot. Can I say, "I am now a woman of moderation. Check!" Uh, no. However, I feel like I have tools, resources and knowledge that I have never before had and I feel like that is great. I still have a looong way to go, but I truly do look forward to the day when I have true freedom in this area of my life. I have had other battles in my life that God has set me free from, so I know He can do this for me to, in His time. I am thankful that my heart's desire is to be a woman of moderation! How about you? Any final thoughts as we complete this study? And where to now?

I am also so thankful for the discipline and accountability of being in a study with you girls. No, I haven't been completely consistent, but I have made it somewhat of a habit to be in the Word. I don't want that to go by the wayside now. I don't think I am ready to redo the Women of Moderation study right now - however, I think I will do it again sometime. For now, I am going to pick up in the Luke study that our church is doing.

How are you two doing? Sam, thank you for your honest confession. And good for you for seeing the sin for what it was. I know exactly what you are talking about with that and I know we wouldn't have had that revelation if it wasn't for this study. Good for you! Can't wait to hear from you two.

E