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Hey Akilah, Good
luck on the surgery
tomorrow. You are
in my prayers. The
struggle is almost
over. Step into
your destiny and
never look back.
You give me the
courage to explore
this major step for
myself. Once again,
good luck and I'll
talk to you post
surgery.---Annie
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Best of luck on your
surgery! I hope your
recovery is swift
and uneventful!
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IT'S MY 2 YEAR REBIRTHDAY!!!!!!! on September 15, 2008 11:11 am
HELLO FAMILY!!!!! I PRAY ALL IS WELL WITH EVERYONE. IT'S BEEN A MIN SEEN I'VE ON BOARD...SO MUCH HAS BEEN GOING ON (MOVING,WORK(2 JOBS) AND DIVORCE  ) BUT I'M STILL STANDING.
WELL AT 2 YEARS OUT I HAVEN'T MADE GOAL BUT I HAVE MAINTAIN 185 LBS(OK I GAIN BUT IT HAS BEEN MUSCLE) I'M A TRUE SIZE 12 AND I FEEL GREAT! GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD AND THIS RIDE HAS BEEN HARD BUT I'M SO BLESSED TO HAVE THE FRIENDS,FAMILY AND BAF. SO PLEASE KEEP ME IN PRAYER AS I WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU ALL 
GOD BLESS
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WHOSE BATTLE IS IT......... on April 30, 2008 7:42 am
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem . Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!” 2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)
In today’s passage, God is talking to King Jehoshaphat and the Israelites. They’re about to be attacked by three enemies: the Moabites, the Ammonites, and the Meunites.
Jehoshaphat had to be worried about how his people could defend themselves in such a battle, but God knew exactly what Jehoshaphat was thinking. He said, “You will not have to fight in this battle.” Now, that’s the kind of battle I like!
What God tells Jehoshaphat in this passage, and what he would remind us today, is this: “The battle is not yours; it’s mine. You don’t have to fight in it.” In other words, it’s God’s problem. Let him solve it. The fact is if you are God’s child, then your problems are his problems. And he’s much better at fighting your battles and solving your problems than you will ever be. Your job is to trust him to work it all out. Perhaps the reason we have so many tired, fatigued, and discouraged Christians is because we think, “It all depends on me.”
The day you resign as General Manager of the Universe, you’re going to find that it doesn’t fall apart. You can relax in faith, trusting that God is able to run things without your help.
Twice in this passage it says, “Don’t be afraid,” and “Don’t be discouraged.” When you face a seemingly impossible situation, don’t be afraid and don’t be discouraged. Has God ever lost a battle? No. He doesn’t lose battles.
There’s an important phrase in verse 17. God tells Jehoshaphat, “Take your positions and stand firm.” What does it mean to stand firm? It means to have a mental attitude of quiet confidence. It is never God’s will for you to run from a difficult situation. I’ve discovered that when I run from a difficult situation, inevitably God always brings it back around and gives me another chance. It’s inevitable. Why?
Because God wants us to learn – and he wants to teach us through experience – that in every situation he is sufficient. He is competent and capable and he will meet our needs in that situation. Don’t be afraid; fear is the opposite of faith.
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I wrote this almost a year ago today......... on April 4, 2008 6:30 am
Why am I still going through THIS BS IN MY LIFE?!!!!!! Will I ever have PEACE and HAPPINESS in my life!!!!! Why can't I HEAR from GOD right NOW!!!!!!! GOD KNOWS I'm HURTING NOW!!!! I'm SO ANGRY with my HUSBAND RIGHT NOW FOR DOING ME LIKE THIS!!!!!!! WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO ME? I LOVE BEING A WIFE AND A STEPMOTHER AND HE TOOK THAT AWAY FROM ME!!!! I'M SOOOOO ANGRY,HURT,DEPRESS,CONFUSS,LOST RIGHT NOW!!!!!!. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANYTHING IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! I JUST DON'T NO WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! I TRYING TO STAY STRONG BUT IS IT REALLY WORTH IT!!!!! I FEEL LIKE I'M FIGHTING FOR NOTHING....ONLY TO KEEP GETTING THE SHORT END OF THE DAMN STICK!!!!!!!!!!! ALL I ASK IS TO BE HAPPY..TO BE LOVED...I LIKE HAVING SOMEONE IN MY LIFE...NOW THAT IS GONE... I DON'T NOW WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR ME BUT I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN ANYMORE... OR HAVE I MESS THINGS UP SO BAD IN MY LIFE THAT HE LETTING PAY FOR FOR IT NOW!!!! I'VE TALK TO PEOPLE IN MY CHURCH,FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND EVERYONE TELLING ME ITS GOING TO BE OKAY, KEEP YOUR FAITH,PRAISE HIM THOURGH THIS STROM AND ALL THE OTHER SAYING.... SINCE DAMN SEPT 15,2006 I HAVE SEEN A LIGHT AT THE END OF THIS TUNNEL!!!!! I JUST DON'T KNOW ANYMORE.......
My God My God...what a year it has been. Filled with up's and down but I'M STILL STANDING!!!! I still have my days but I truly have came along way. I must admit that I backed away (RAN AWAY) from God,church,praying,friends,really anything that remind my of husband and family.I had became a person that I didn't know or liked.I was doing things that was not me at all.The DEVIL HAD A TIGHT HOLD ON ME.I didn't realize how hurt and broking i was and still am but I'm learning to deal with those things(facing those things what ahard pill to swollow) and knowing that God, friends and church are still here with me is a true blessing!!!! (THANK YOU JESUS) Now the time has come for my divorce and shutting the door on things in my pass,I now really feel good about my future,the road is still cloudy for me but I'm taking it on day at time and one prayer at a time.
To think when I first started this journey 9-15-06 i was 370lbs and today I'm 170lbs!!! I lost 200lbs GOD IS GOOD!!!! I have so extra skin and I'm working really hard at toning but I'M HAPPY IN THE SKIN I'M IN!!!!! I'm healthy and I feel good no matter what I've lost i know that I have gained something that I will never want to loose again"MYSELF"
So until next time KEEP ME IN PRAYER AS I WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU
GOD BLESS,
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IS JUESUS CAPABLE TO MANAGE YOUR LIFE........ on March 18, 2008 9:20 am
“He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13–14 (HCSB)
It’s been my experience that whenever there is a change of leadership, people get nervous. It could be a new boss replacing another, bringing in a different set of procedures to replace the ones that are well-worn and familiar.
It could be a change of leadership in the government. Will the new people in power change things for the better or for worse?
When Jesus pours His Spirit into our hearts, it represents a change of leadership. Before this Jesus-event, we’re in charge, making decisions independent of God; after this Jesus-event, God is in charge and we make decisions dependent upon Him. During this Jesus-event, we confess, “I can’t; God can.”
Paul describes this change in leadership as a transfer from the Devil’s domain of darkness into God’s “Kingdom of the Son He loves.” In one realm, the Devil is the despot; in the other, Jesus rules with love, redemption, and forgiveness. (Matthew 11:30)
When this transfer takes place, we face a choice: Will we submit to the God’s leadership or will we continue to make decisions based on how we did it when we were aligned with the renegade régime.
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A HEDGE OF THORNS...... on March 13, 2008 12:31 pm
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“Therefore, this is what I will do: I will block her way with thorns; I will enclose her with a wall, so that she cannot find her paths.” Hosea 2:6 (HCSB)
We run from God; He calls us back. We hide from God; He seeks us out. We chase false gods; He reminds us He is the One True God, and He guards us jealously.
In order to illustrate his faithfulness and patience with us, God chose a prostitute named Gomer. Many men came to see her, but then one came, not to use her, but to marry her.
He was a prophet from God; a holy man committed to pure and righteous living. He came saying God wanted him to marry her. You can imagine the shock, the laughter – and the mixed-up feelings.
But it wasn’t too long before Gomer returned to her old lovers and old friends; however, God told Hosea to always go after her and bring her home – just as God forgives us and brings us home to Him.
Even though Gomer thought, “I will go after my lovers … (Hosea 2:5),” God blocked her path with a “hedge of thorns,” a spiritual wall He placed around her so she could not find her way back to those sinful relationships. (Hosea 2:6)
We can pray a hedge of thorns be placed around those in rebellion, but the same prayer can also be used as a “hedge of protection” for loved ones in vulnerable situations. For instance, asking God to place a hedge of protection around a child vulnerable to developing some wrong relationships, ones that may cause him to stumble or that may stall her Christian growth.
It is this hedge of protection that Satan points to when demanding God allow him to sift Job. The enemy couldn’t get to Job because God had placed a hedge around him. (Job 1:8-11)
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My Story 08-25-06 Hello all, I'm all most done with all of my testing!!!!!!!:), just waiting to get my cpap machine and to do post-op lab work. I meet with Dr Fullum yesterday and we are planning to do my surgrey on SEPT 8th. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I can't believe it. That's TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!!!! I'm sorry that I'm tripping right now but I will soon be a LOSER!!! who ever thought being a loser would be a good thing. My mom and sister went with me to my appt and they really liked Dr Fullum. That was important to me. Before we got started he thank me for following him to his new location and that meant alot to him. That made us feel good, that he is humbled by what he does and we were really feeling his vibe. Dr Fullum answered all the questions my family and I asked and he really explained step by step everything that was going to happen once I got to the hospital, That really put my mind a ease. He didn't rush us and we even cracked a couple of jokes. He also told me that he wanted my target weight to be 120lbs.WHAT!!! The last time I was that small I was 12 yrs old. I told him that was to small he said 140lbs than. I'll be happy with 200lbs, from 342 to 140 is a big deal to me but God is blessing me with a 2nd chance so if I only lose 30lbs would will be greatful. Well until next time, Keep me in your prayers and of course I'll do the same for you all.
09-14-06
I know it's been a min. since I posted last and I'm SORRY:{ but I've been trying to get things ready for surgery. By the way it's was changed to the 09-15-06, for real this time( I think). I'm so excited that I will be a LOSER soon. Again keep me in your prayer and I see you on the thiner side!!;}
God Bless 09-21-06
Thank you GOD!!!!! I'm now a loooooooooser.I made through the surgery fine. Thank you to all that prayed for my family and I. I didn't have any pain from surgery other than THE GAS!!! OMG It was the worst thing ever.I only had to stay there over night and I was sooo ready to go home. I did get a little sick durning the xray the next day,(from drinking that stuff).I'm now trying to adjust to my new life style change and to get rid of the rest of this GAS.To anyone out there whose concerting WLS. PLEASE PLEASE do your research.I've read books,4 or 5 support grps and talk to people who had WLS but nothing compares to you knowing what your in store for(as much as you can) and even then it will shock the MESS out you and I'm still learning. I'm a day shy of a week and I had to get on a scale today.I lost 12lbs already. I will never see 343lbs again! Well until next time, Please keep me in prayer as I do the same for you all;}
God Bless 11-1-06 WOW time sure do fly!! I'm now six weeks out and I've had some ups and downs.I've lost 40lbs (343 to 303) and I'm really happy about that but it does come with an emotional battle. But as long as I keep GOD first I will make it. I want to thank everyone that I've talk too and all the support that they give.God is truly good .If anyone needs to talk or a shoulder to cry on I'm here for you.Until next time..... God Bless your journey 11-30-06 Hello all. This journey is turning out to be LIFE CHANGING. I knew it was going to be but I never thought it was going to change me inside and out. God has used this surgery to help me find my purpose. God is working in my life in so many ways.I've met some wonderful people along the way and I'm truly blessed to have them in my life.11 weeks out and God is not done with me yet!!!! Please pray for me and my family as I will do the same for all of you.Ok as of today I am 287lbs and I feel GOOD!!!!! I've lost 56lbs GOD IS GOOD.Well until next time May God Bless you with all your needs. Akilah 12-15-06 HAPPY 3 MONTH REBIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!!!!.GOD IS SOOO GOOD. I made it and I swear it's been a ride so far.But by Grace of God I'm here. I now understand that this is not only about my weight but it's about changing my life with God.I've been going thru some personal things in my life and I knew that I was a strong person but I really know that I can make it thru anything as long as I turn it over to God. I thank him so much for allowing me a 2nd chance.I'm now 278lbs and I feel good.I still have problems with water but I'm getting better with my food intake.Until next time Happy Hoildays and May God Bless you and your family. Akilah 12-26-06 Hey you all! I hope all is well with you.This is a little something I found.I hope you like this. Until next time God Bless Ki God Has Kept Me Here For A Reason
Repeat after me: God has kept me here for a reason. I survived because He has a plan for me. All my bad relationships, the addictions, the
consequences, the bad credit, the repossessions, the death of my
loved ones, the back stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack of support; I made it because I am blessed! I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions they are, and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and destroy my faith; For God is all there is. All else is a lie! Now give yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!!!!!!!! I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST! Be blessed and know that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. Genesis 31:49. Amen! Be Blessed "The Will of GOD will never take you where the GRACE of GOD will not protect you. 12-27-06 Good Morning, Just a quick post, I'm 272 TODAY!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!! I'm truly melting away, now if I can just get my emotions together.I'll be ok.Keep me in prayer as I do the same for you all. KI 1-04-07 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! I hope everyone had safe and blessed hoilday.As for me I'm glad it's over. I went to church for New Years and the msg confirmed what God is doing in my life. My pastor read from Joshua 1:9-11 Title: YEAR OF TRANSITION!!!. now I've been going through some things the last three and half months and I knew that God was doing something in my life but I had know CLUE what. Well if anybody is going anywhere with their walk with God must go through TRANSITION. 1.Preparation= God is getting you ready for your purpose 2.Purge= Cleanse,getting rid of things,people,habits,hurts,attitudes that are keeping you from your purpose. 3.Position= Being in the right place when it's time for God to move in your life. It blew my mind when my pastor started this word to us (ME).It was very uplifting for me,It confirmed that God has a plan for me and I need to stop thinking about all the hurt,pains,wrongs and rights and focus on HIM!! I pray that God is doing something in your life that right now that is rocking your world because it means that He is getting you ready for your TRANSITION!! "When you are DOWN to nothing ... God is UP to something"
Father, in the Name of Jesus, bless me even while I'm reading this prayer and bless the one that sent this to me in a special way. Open supernatural doors in our lives today. Save and set free!
Give us a double portion of your Spirit as we take back everything that the devil has stolen:
Emotional Health
Physical Health
Finances
Relationships
Children
Jobs
Homes
Marriages
I cancel every plot, plan and scheme the enemy has devised Against us in the NAME OF JESUS. And I declare:
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST US WILL PROSPER.
I speak LIFE into every dead situation.
I thank you that nothing is over until YOU say it's over!
I speak prophetically into our lives and to our situations:
Our households are blessed;
Our health is blessed;
Our marriages are blessed;
Our finances are blessed;
Our businesses are blessed,
Our jobs are blessed;
Our children are blessed;
Our grandchildren are blessed;
Our parents are blessed;
Our siblings are blessed;
Our ministries are blessed; and,
Our decisions are blessed.
Husbands are on the way;
Wives are on the way;
Mortgages are paid and debts cancelled;
Our hearts' desires are on the way;
According to YOUR perfect will and plan for our lives. YOU SAID YOU'LL NEVER FORSAKE US!
IN JESUS' NAME! AMEN! 01-05-07 Quick update..... I didn't lose any weight this week I'm still 272lbs but I'm still cute:). Well until next time.......BE BLESSED!!!
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 An encounter with God creates changes. Becoming aware of the greatness of God, is certainly a life changing experience. We begin to see things, through the eyes, and the heart, of the One that dwells within us. Jesus is our gift. A gift we have not only received, but one that we share. He can transform the hardest heart, and fill it with love and compassion. Through Jesus Christ, we become changed. Lasting changes are birthed, from our relationship with perfect love. There is no other power in heaven, or Earth, that can create such change to a life. Prayer Thank you, for the precious gift, of your Son, Jesus Christ. Refresh our hearts and our minds. Continue your work in us, that we will see through your eyes, and love with your love. In Jesus name, Amen. 01-09-07 Thank you God for another day! Well I'm feeling a little down lately and I really feel lost. But this too shall past! I got on the scale today and I'm now 267Lbs I've lost 76lbs TOTAL......... 103lbs. That did put a little smile on my face. Until next time........ I pray that God keeps his loving arms are you and never let you go. Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
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