Two years ago at a prayer retreat I was given a word from a complete stranger:

"You will lose the weight when you draw near to the Lord."

Yes I knew I had weight to lose, yes it was an obstacle holding me back from life but I knew the Lord or so I thought I did.

Seven months ago I found Grace and Strength Lifestyle while browsing Facebook. It sounded wonderful but I didn't realize the commitment, not only financially, physically and emotionally but found that yes the Lord is near when we rely on Him and not ourselves. He makes all things possible!

It's been a real struggle letting go of my control but I have found in a REAL way that when you obey and trust Him, THINGS MOVE! Before I have not felt worthy of His love for many reasons, one being over weight. It kept me from investing in my marriage, a career in the public, having fun with family and friends and mostly from sharing Jesus with those around me. I didn't feel worthy.

At 59 years old, I have lost 53 lbs and 42 inches.* GOD is Moving!

We all did a vision board early in this journey and I can see His Hand in my prayers!

• My vision statement...'I want God to heal my broken places so I am able to live my life to the fullest.' John 10:10
• My marriage has been renewed. Rev. 19:7 '...His bride has prepared herself.'
• I am stepping into a real estate career. Psalm 34:8-10 '....will lack no good thing.'
• Much closer to friends and my seven grandbabies! 1John 4:18 '....love expels all fear.'
• We are involved in expanding our church to new campuses.
• Romans 15:13

  'I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.'

Grace and Strength Lifestyle, you are the heart of Jesus! Thank you from the bottom of mine! Just Let Go & Let God!!

In His Joy!

Jo Royuk

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* Individual results may vary.