Lighten my Path

NOTE:THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PUBLISHED IN Jan 2010Hello Blogging world...Here's my intro....I'm diving in...

So I am starting this blog to document...wow thats a boring word....my journey towards a healthier me. Truth time....I, according to health standards, am morbidly obese. I am 25 years old and I weigh 348 lbs., ridiculous huh? I think so!

Truth behind the Title:

Lighten my path....This is a take on the scripture Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Ofcourse I am taking a little poetic license here to suit my needs. God has always been there for me when I am at my lowest point. Now...I am not in a healthy body. I am giving my journey to God and only HE can guide me. I need his strength....I need HIM to light my way and as a result LIGHTEN MY PATH.

Why Blog? Why now?
Not to brag...but I consider myself a good writer. I can express myself very well through written word and find that I can pull out the most honesty and truth with my words. As you read in the first paragraph....I told my weight. If I were to see you face to face...I could NOT tell you with speech what I weigh. Written word is non-judgemental. It doesn't argue or belittle. Written word allows you to lose your inibitions and really set your spirit free. God's word is awe-inspiring...and he chose to express himself in written word.

What you can do?
Wow...an interactive blog! I need encouragement. I have a problem with negative self-talk and it usually rules my life. Don't patronize me...that wont help. Dont make fun of me...that would probably make me quit all together.

Will you take this path with me??