As I reflected on and prayed about this month, thoughts floated wildly around my head. At first, I thought I would do another fast (as I had planned). Yet as I prayed and reflected more, I realized that this year is not just about giving things up (fasting), but also about learning to live a life that is glorifying to God...and living out the commands of the Bible on a new level. Even in this though, I realize a risk. Just as with fasting, I don't want it to just become about "doing." That's the last thing I want this Re-Challenge year to become is a lesson in becoming more legalistic. This is a danger I've seen from the beginning--and through God's grace will avoid. All the same, it is something that has been pressing on my mind very heavily.
All that being said, this month will be different than I had expected! This month will not be a fast, but instead an intentional month of loving my neighbors. Having just moved into a new apartment complex, there are many people around me that I don't know yet. This all basically began the day I moved in, and God began stirring in my heart a desire to meet my neighbors.
What does this mean practically? That part is still taking shape. I know for sure it'll involve praying for my neighbors. Taking intentional time to lift up each apartment full of people to Him. I also plan on going to each door and bringing a baked something to them. :) I'm not sure how it'll pan out realistically, but ideally I would like to go to a different door every day and meet new people. My roommate may do this with me...or I may go alone... I'm not sure. Although God often sent people 2x2 so we shall see!
Thank you for your prayers!
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