Ursula writes, "I found these principles taught in the Setting Captives Free Weight Loss courses revolutionary. I have been a believer for more than 40 years, and I have never heard these principles put together in this format or had them applied to my struggle with physical health or weight. Thank you so much! I haven't gone a day in the last 60 that I haven't spoken or shared with someone about washing at the Cross, walking by the Spirit, and warring against the flesh. These gospel truths have been life-changing!!
Since starting these weight loss studies, I now have: 1) a regular habit of washing, walking, and warring. When I reach for dessert or something else, I ask myself if it is something I need or if my flesh is crying out for what it wants. Am I eating to find comfort from a concern I haven't given to the Lord? I have a deeper intimacy with the Lord now.
2) a practice of intermittent fasting -- I had heard the term before but didn't really understand it until now. What I love about this is that you didn't prescribe "you must fast 16 hours" or "you must fast completely once a week." You left that to the Lord to personalize and work it into our schedule and family life. Being able to come to the Lord every day and ask for a battle plan just for me was the clincher. It has been super freeing.
3) noticeable Weight loss. I wasn't overly obsessed with the scale before, so I wasn't worried about that being a point of approval. I have checked my weight three times in the last two months. In the first 30 days, I lost 15, and in the last month, it's been 12 more. I'm down almost two sizes from where I started. I've also had more energy and am feeling stronger.
4) freedom from thinking about food all the time. Seriously! I think I said this before, but I would go from eating one meal to thinking about what I would eat next. Now I give thanks for the food I have, enjoy savoring it, and I'm finished. About a half-hour before the next meal, I start preparing. That's it! I have been able to accomplish so much more work, reading, and Bible study all because of this freeing up of my time and mind space. It's amazing!
My mentor, Gail, is AMAZING!! Her prayers over me every day were encouraging and helpful. She bathed every answer in Scripture, making sure it was God's words to me, not just her own. I appreciated her understanding and compassion; her answers to me were very edifying.
I have already recommended this course to several people who want to know "my secret." I would recommend this study to anyone who wants to get at the root of their eating and food issues and who wants to grow stronger in the Lord in daily devotion and living for Him. "
Question 7. What are your thoughts about Ursula's testimony? Please share.
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