Stronger Together

I don’t like needing people. When people are in my life, it’s usually because I want them there, or I don’t have much choice in the matter. I’ve believed lies that I’m too much or not enough just like other people, & I don’t like to be a burden. When we first got married, if something was wrong in our house, I’d research or watch videos & fix everything myself. I was so independent that it wasn’t until years into our marriage that I found out my husband felt like I didn’t need him because I never asked for his help. The whole time I thought I was being helpful as my dad hated the to-do lists my mom made him.

I have always been one to work out alone. Despite what my body’s been through & looked like over the years, I’ve consistently worked out & am disciplined enough that I’ve done some extreme healing diets without cheating at all 6+ months at times. However, this past year, I felt like God was leading me to step out of my comfort zone & join Fit Body despite usually hating workout classes.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much having a group of other likeminded people on a similar journey has strengthened me or for the first time in over a decade after dealing with severe adrenal fatigue experiencing endorphins again after each workout. Not to mention, this past week, a friend & I did the over-achiever challenge every day after our already intense workout. I know I wouldn’t have done that alone.

Moses grew tired in battle & needed others to hold up his arms. Before Jesus died on the cross, He asked his friends to pray with Him. Even when He carried the cross He was crucified on, it was too much for Him, & a man was chosen out of the crowd to help Him. If Moses & Jesus need others, why do I think I can go it alone?

I can’t even imagine how much further I would be in my journey had I sought help sooner instead of keeping my struggles to myself or if I would have even gotten help from different dr.’s before my health had spiraled so out of control I had no choice. I admire those who seek the counsel of others before there’s a problem. Don’t let Satan isolate you! We were never meant to do any of this alone, & we are #strongertogether & #bettertogether!