God Speaks Through Social Media

"God speaks through social media?" Jolie has lost her ever-loving mind. I can hear you all saying that. I don't disagree. But He did speak to me today in several ways, and I can't wait to share it with you! God is awesome! (Sung to the tune of "Everything is Awesome" from The Lego Movie).

Back-story - I am having a small flare up of the cellulitis that put me in the hospital 2 years ago. So, I had to go to the doctor for some antibiotics today. While I was waiting 2 things happened.

1. I was on Facebook, and I saw this post from The Praying Woman - "Your stumbling block will become your stepping stone. Watch God turn it around." Wow. Pretty profound. That really touched my heart. 
2. The AWESOME nurse practitioner at my doctor's office came out to the waiting room to chat with me while I waited. (We bonded during that fateful incident 2 years ago - see above). Well, as I was talking to her about my weight loss and exercise, I told her about the book Made to Crave, and referenced my favorite verse - 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Everything is permissible, but not all things are beneficial. I explained how that had really freed my soul to food, because it showed that I CAN eat what I want, but it might not be beneficial to me. 

Then, I saw the doctor, and talked to her about my journey and the Bible Study, got my prescriptions (and a pat on the back for the weight loss), and went back to work.

But I just kept thinking about that statement from Facebook. God could use my stumbling block for a stepping stone? Hmmm...Then I realized. God IS USING my STUMBLING BLOCK as a STEPPING STONE! Yes. Food is my stumbling block. Lack of self-control is my stumbling block. But through this journey, God has used it to teach me things about myself I never would have known. And not only that - Now I have a way to tell people how God has worked in my life. I have never been one who felt "worthy" to talk about God a lot. But, today, I shared how God has worked in my life with 3 women. And didn't bat an eye. I was so excited to list all of the changes in my life, and that the main thing I have done differently this time is to include God in the journey.

Then, I was browsing around on Pinterest, and saw this:

Wow. Isn't that essentially what God had told me earlier? Don't be ashamed of that stumbling block, use it as a stepping stone on how HE has made a difference.

Finally, I started reading my new book, A Heart Like His, by Beth Moore. It is a study of the life of David. And I journaled pages and pages about that, let me tell you! But the gist of chapter 1 was this: God CHOSE David. It was not a coincidence. It was purposeful. He chose a lowly shepherd to lead His people. And God chose me. I have always believed God chose me to be a speech pathologist, because I absolutely adore my profession! But maybe God chose me for something else. Maybe He chose me to have the weight problem, so that I can witness to others in the same place. That lonely, empty, forlorn place where you think there is no hope. Because there is hope. I am living proof (and 50+ pounds less of living proof). Last March, I would have NEVER seen myself here. It was God's plan, and God's strength.

That said, I am going to leave you with some throwback music.  All this talk of God choosing David reminded me of one of my favorite songs from my youth. Here is a little Ray Boltz and "Shepherd Boy."

Blessings to you, my friends!