Helping Others

Do you ever feel like this?

"For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too." 2 Cor. 1:5
 
I have always known that my journey would include helping others.

I have always shared so openly about my sufferings.  My inability to lose weight despite my hardest, most earnest efforts.  My struggle to have victory over my eating addiction.  My pain in falling, fumbling, striving, wanting, working, pushing...even praying.  "How long, Oh Lord?  How long must I wait and suffer?!"

So, now it is only right that I will also share in the comforts of Christ.  Friends, in whatever struggle and suffering you face--even when you think He has forgotten you--He is there!  And He is providing a way out.  It might not be the way you thought or look the way you want or happening in the timing you wish...but He is FOR YOU!

Now, to answer your big question...

WHY DID I GO PRIVATE WITH THIS BLOG?

I'm glad you asked.

Yesterday I began a new adventure as I boldly (okay, fearfully, actually!) walked into the role as an independent health coach for Take Shape for Life.  I am overwhelmed with joy!  Now I get to help others in the way that my awesome coach has helped me.  I get to cheer on others!  It is like a dream come true.

I knew from the moment I started Take Shape for Life...if this thing works, I want to be a coach some day.  I never had any idea that day would be 11 weeks after starting the program, because I never dreamed that I would have such tremendous success.  I never dreamed that I would learn so much in such a short amount of time.  I never dreamed that anyone would want to have me--broken, struggling ME--as a coach.  But I have friends who are saying, "I want what is happening to you--and I want YOU to help me on my journey!"  WHAT?!  Amazing.  Overwhelming.  Humbling.

So, now my adventure will include coaching.  And now my blog will need to fall under the compliance guidelines of my new role--so there may be some tweaks and adjustments.  But I will continue to be honest and continue to open my life--the good, the bad and the ugly.

Here is my website!  www.jgarner.tsfl.com

If you've been thinking, "You know, I would like to learn more about TSFL, Julie!"  Now you know...I'm here for you.  Love you all!  Thanks for all you mean to me.  You are great friends and family!