I can't seem to reach anyone who believes in God and I know that some of you do. I'd really appreciate your feedback on my situation and your belief on how God does (or doesn't) manage our path, give us clues, etc
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God does speak to us in many ways. If you're asking do I think it's possible that God has arranged things in your life to constantly point you to this one thing, then yes, it is possible. However, God does not speak to us about everything all the time. Your apparent weight loss could be explained by any number of things.
I've been actively trying to lose weight myself, and even though initially I had not moved the scale, I was still losing inches. My clothes were clearly fitting better.
God may be speaking to you about your health, yes. But don't always assume you know what He is saying. He could be telling you to slow down, take better care of yourself. Maybe He's nudging you to have a conversation with your doctor. (Colonoscopies are painless diagnostic procedures for colon cancer, btw.)
Having anxiety disorder, I can imagine, makes things very difficult. Know that there are many possibilities that could contribute to how you are feeling right now. God may be talking to you. He may be waiting for YOU to talk to Him. Rely on Him and see what He has to say about the whole thing.
I don't know if this helps, but I hope that it does. Hang in there my friend.
Thank you for that really important spiritual clarification.
I'm still not so sure that God works in this way, I'm at odds with the concept of an interventionist God intellectually, but Spiritually I believe in a plan - so naturally, it's a struggle.
But if I accept for a moment that God does work this way - your clarification is incredibly important. I have been feeling a call lately that this lifestyle I have been living is just unsustainable, and that I need to get healthy. So you are absolutely right. I cannot make assumptions about what the message is (if it is indeed a message.) :)
I've been actively trying to lose weight myself, and even though initially I had not moved the scale, I was still losing inches. My clothes were clearly fitting better.
God may be speaking to you about your health, yes. But don't always assume you know what He is saying. He could be telling you to slow down, take better care of yourself. Maybe He's nudging you to have a conversation with your doctor. (Colonoscopies are painless diagnostic procedures for colon cancer, btw.)
Having anxiety disorder, I can imagine, makes things very difficult. Know that there are many possibilities that could contribute to how you are feeling right now. God may be talking to you. He may be waiting for YOU to talk to Him. Rely on Him and see what He has to say about the whole thing.
I don't know if this helps, but I hope that it does. Hang in there my friend.
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I'm still not so sure that God works in this way, I'm at odds with the concept of an interventionist God intellectually, but Spiritually I believe in a plan - so naturally, it's a struggle.
But if I accept for a moment that God does work this way - your clarification is incredibly important. I have been feeling a call lately that this lifestyle I have been living is just unsustainable, and that I need to get healthy. So you are absolutely right. I cannot make assumptions about what the message is (if it is indeed a message.) :)
Thank you!
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