Regardless of the satanic qualities of the scale (more material for a South Park episode, Makenzie), I have enjoyed the two weeks of scripture readings and the thought provoking journal prompts. My awareness of God's presence in every aspect of my life is much more acute than it has been in a long time. Our Light Weigh leader says that I am seeing things now with "God's eyes." My new God's eyes allow me to see .... the fruits of my marriage shaped by commitment and trust .... the strength of our children whom we raised to be independent individuals.... the thanks and joy of Cloud, my neighbor's dog, when I take him for walks .... the value of having friends at book club, at yoga, and now at Light Weigh .... the goodness and desire of my students who attempt to do their best .... and of course the beauty of fall leaves and wildflowers on a Pennsylvania bike trail. My God's eyes see with patience, with understanding, with tolerance, and with forgiveness; proof, indeed, they are God's eyes.
As I stated two weeks ago, I don't know where Light Weigh will lead me and I still don't know for sure. However, I do know that whether or not I have lost an ounce of fat, I want to continue the program. Today a suggested scripture reading offers the perfect road map for success, all I have to do is program my GPS. Proverbs 4:25-27 explains:
"Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be directly before you. Take heed to the path of your feet then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left, turn your foot away from evil."
In keeping my God's eyes directly forward this week, I need to focus on waiting for level 2 hunger, eat only Light Weigh serving amounts, and offer up my desire to eat as a sacrifice for others especially my niece and nephew who are in great need of my prayers. I will say the name of Jesus often and remember His Sacred Heart, his compassion for them and us all. My dear heavenly mother, Mary, who never was it known that anyone who sought her intercession was left unaided will also be my support to steady my balance and ground my feet on the path toward my Light Weigh spiritual and physical goals.
Until I write again, my goal is primarily to sacrifice my own desire for food in order to save souls, and hopefully to shed a few unhealthy pounds in the process. As St. Monica remained vigilant in her prayers for her son St. Augustine, I will utilize the power of prayer and sacrifice to remove the devils power over marriages weak in their faith in God. I'll pray that married couples, specifically those with children, will recognize the negative effects their actions have on the precious children God has placed in their care. I'll pray that married couples will recognize that their choice to break their marriages is a selfish and Godless one. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, how much we need You now and always.
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