Summer Challenges
Anyone can do anything for three months. Anyone can do anything for a summer.
Last year, I was introduced to the Bible in 90 days challenge. Wow, I thought, that's A LOT of Bible. But how could I say that it was TOO much? And then, how could I say that it wasn't without proving it? So I did. It was hard, but so, so good. I got into the routine of starting every morning with God and ending everyday with God in order to get through all of the reading. Even still, I am reminded yet AGAIN that my walk with God is a walk, a journey, and not a 50 meter dash. It's not something that I can train for, accomplish, and then check off of my list. Perfection is out of my human reach. So, this is me trying. This plan is me saying: "Here I am God."
As for physically, I have challenged myself to give up wheat, sugar, and all sorts of processed foods for 90 days as well. Oh it will be hard, annoying, and time consuming (I'll have to do a lot more cooking!) But this will be a good test for my self-control. Can I eat cucumbers surrounded by pizza-eaters? On that thought, maybe I'll fast. :)
It all comes down to this: I want to live my life intentionally. These are just a few specific challenges to help me slow down long enough to remember the small rituals of food and Bible. God has only given me one chance on earth, and I'd like to try hard not to waste any of it. I have a good working body! I should take care of it and help it grow stronger. Eating delicious junk that weakens my body and sometimes harms it is sadly not taking care of it. Skimming through the same passages for months at a time may be easy, but I'm pretty sure God has more in mind for me than that.
After all, good things are worth fighting for.
-Kae-
Last year, I was introduced to the Bible in 90 days challenge. Wow, I thought, that's A LOT of Bible. But how could I say that it was TOO much? And then, how could I say that it wasn't without proving it? So I did. It was hard, but so, so good. I got into the routine of starting every morning with God and ending everyday with God in order to get through all of the reading. Even still, I am reminded yet AGAIN that my walk with God is a walk, a journey, and not a 50 meter dash. It's not something that I can train for, accomplish, and then check off of my list. Perfection is out of my human reach. So, this is me trying. This plan is me saying: "Here I am God."
As for physically, I have challenged myself to give up wheat, sugar, and all sorts of processed foods for 90 days as well. Oh it will be hard, annoying, and time consuming (I'll have to do a lot more cooking!) But this will be a good test for my self-control. Can I eat cucumbers surrounded by pizza-eaters? On that thought, maybe I'll fast. :)
It all comes down to this: I want to live my life intentionally. These are just a few specific challenges to help me slow down long enough to remember the small rituals of food and Bible. God has only given me one chance on earth, and I'd like to try hard not to waste any of it. I have a good working body! I should take care of it and help it grow stronger. Eating delicious junk that weakens my body and sometimes harms it is sadly not taking care of it. Skimming through the same passages for months at a time may be easy, but I'm pretty sure God has more in mind for me than that.
After all, good things are worth fighting for.
-Kae-
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