I remember saying yes and immediately thinking …. WHAT did I just do?
Of course now I need to bring you up to speed. I’m talking about agreeing to be on the Made to Crave webcast. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so honored to be asked, but I’m now TERRIFIED. I’m going on a webcast to talk about my food issues with Lysa TerKeurst. Let’s just break this down:
Going on a webcast – this part sounds fun! I can tell all my friends to watch… so y’all watch me.
Talk about food issues – not my favorite topic, it’s less than that –it’s not a topic I even want to review AT ALL. It’s bad enough to TALK about food issues, but to talk about them and have people look at me, that’s a whole new level of ‘oh no.’
with Lysa TerKeurst – this is my favorite part! I just love this girl. She’s the best – so real and genuine. And y’all I know she gave up sugar, but she’s really wonderful and I even UNDERSTAND why she gave it up. It makes sense to me.
But I’m going on there with her and I feel like such a fraud! I LOVE Made to Crave and I firmly believe it’s a God given message for change. But WHY in the world would anyone, anywhere want to hear anything from me…. I’ve only lost a handful of pounds and I have MANY MORE to go. I will wear my Spanx and wonder if that’s okay – am I being real, but I’ll wear them and just tell y’all I’m wearing them. I think that will count as keeping it real.
I’m terrified to be on the webcast because I know it’ll be like TV and make me look 40 pounds heavier. Oh, you heard it makes you look 10 pounds heavier, well I heard 40 and we’re going with mine since this is my blog post.
And I’m just wondering what in the world do I have to say that anyone wants to hear — and this is where the enemy gets me! Right smack in the middle of my insecurities. I’m too fat, old, different, and just plain out there to fit in. \
But then I remember that Jesus LOVES me and that’s what this whole thing is about – that He loves me and I don’t have to prove myself. HE loves me and I want to CRAVE Him as much as He loves me. I want to chase after Him more than ever before. I want to know Him and spend time with Him and CRAVE Him.
The very first Made to Crave webcast happens tonight at 7pm Central time or 8pm Eastern time and for the rest of you time zones, y’all do the math. Watch tonight at your appropriate times right here – > Made to Crave Webcast and you can twitter along and don’t forget to come back ever Monday night.
I’ll be on the January 31st webisode…. so please be around for that. What if no one showed up for mine… oh no! Squashing those insecurities before they start!
Oh, we’ll be there. Watching the real Mary…watching OUR Mary…and praising our Jesus for what He’s doing through His obedient, wonderful girl.
Yeah, we’ll be there.
Girl — thanks so very MUCH! And you may get some strange Skype calls re: wardrobe choices… be prepared!
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How fun!!! I’m eating roasted pecans as I type so I’m giving up sugar too, for a minute any way. 🙂
Love you friend!
We’ll be watching Mary! I may have only met you for that one brief moment, but I know from that (and your posts) what a wonderful, special, woman of God you are. I’m sooooooooooooo excited that you’re gonna be on one of the webcasts – I can hardly wait for it 🙂
Love ya!
Kathryn
Kathryn —
Girl — that was a good brief moment! And thanks for being excited for me. Now let’s just pray I don’t trip, fall, or say something WRONG on the webcast. It’s live and I really need a filter from time to time.
LOL! Mary, I can’t wait! I’ll have to put in my headphones and watch and listen so I don’t disturb hubby watching the big football championship game with that “OTHER” school from AL in it.
Next week I interview Darlene Schacht about “Reshaping It All.” At least everyone will only hear me not see me! LOL
Love ya! You’ll do GREAT!
I LOVE Darlene! She’s a sweetheart and I will be listening in — but then you’re always wonderful!
SHE SAID YES!!!!!!
and God did the rest 🙂
xoxoxo!
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YES Pat! It’s always so much better when God steps in and I step down.
Oh, girl, I’m gonna be watching! I miss me some Mary, even more than I miss sugar when I don’t eat it. That’s saying a LOT, believe you me! 😉
You will be wonderful, amazing, and powerful…just like you were when I met you.
Love you
I’m sad I missed it. 🙁
We’ve already communicated on Twitter so you know that I’ll be there on the 31st cheering you on in Christ! What I love most about you IS your keep it real heart in the LORD!!!
Now, enough said on the how, who me, etc. when of course the LORD WILL AND IS USING YOU FOR HIS GLORY so enjoy it….remain humble….remain in prayer….remain close to His mouth and heart for leading. His purposes are being fulfilled in your life. Give Him all the praise.
I love you much! I’m praying for you!
Craving MORE of JESUS with you!
Oh no! I missed it!! Well my butt was plopped in front of that crazy exciting AU game!!! And man am I tired today! I am sure you did wonderful my sweet friend!
Miss you!