Lord's Table Testimony: Lynnett

The Lord's Table has been and continues to be a blessing to me. I have struggled with my weight since I was about 14 years old. I wasn't even overweight then, but had it in my mind that being thin was the answer to all my problems. This incorrect thinking led me down a path of destruction, and very close to death as I got involved in drugs and alcohol, thinking that it would help me to stay thin. It helped me stay thin alright, and just about killed me in the process.

After being delivered from this addiction, I went straight back to my first love, FOOD! Even though I was delivered from alcohol and drugs, I did not know the Lord from 1989, my year of deliverance, until 1993. When I got married, things got very tough for the first year, and I proceeded to eat my way through the problems from about 145 to 170. I then got pregnant in 1994 and have stayed at my delivery weight, about 198, until the pregnancy with my second daughter. In that pregnancy, I was up to about 226 at delivery.

I had been praying for a long time about my weight. I have had high cholesterol, back and neck problems, asthma, allergies, and restless legs problems. My medicine cabinet has looked like a pharmacy. I am a stay at home mom and the income is tight, so I couldn't afford another type of program, and I really desired something biblically based. I had really felt that when it was God's timing, He would show me the way.

I was chatting at Crosswalk.com and one of the hosts there recommended this site. I had no intentions of joining that day. Before I start any diet (which is what I thought I was doing when I first got here) I had to have ample time to prepare (you know, binge for a week or so first). When I got here, God said "now!" "This is it! This is my timing, not yours" I knew that I was to be obedient, and have been so blessed!

The weight has just been peeling off, I've never experienced anything like this before, ever. But what I am most excited about is that my walk with God has really changed. I am closer to Him, I am more obedient. Laying down the idol of food is allowing God to do work in me that has been needed for a very long time. I am no longer planning my day around food! Praise the Lord!

I am so appreciative of the time spent putting together this course and the obedience to God in doing so and making it available to everyone.

Walking in God's Grace,

Lynnett

Beginning weight: 198

Current weight 176