I intended to update everyone at the beginning of December...which is now a month ago... Oops! Between the stress of finals and the craziness of Christmas, I haven't had a chance to sit down to write! However, that doesn't mean I forgot about ReChallenge :)
Reflection on November: Fasting Facebook was extremely hard for me. The first week, it was about all I could think about. But then...I kinda enjoyed the freedom! There were a few things I missed (like pics of a friend's baby), but other than that I did not miss much at all. There is something quite satisfying in denying yourself something that you thought you would struggle to live without. It was a success. :) But sadly, I am now on it a lot again... :/
Introduction about December as well as reflection: Through the past months, God has been placing the topic of generosity and giving on my heart. Thus, this month, I chose to give 20% of what I earned as tithe. Usually I faithfully give 10%, but God has been showing me that 10% no longer feels like sacrifice to me because I have done it for so long. As I listened to a chapel later on in December, this calling was confirmed in my heart. This is a challenge that may last must longer into my life than just a month! It is hard to put into words how my heart has changed over this month. I did not earn much this month, especially with heading home for Christmas, but what I did earn, I faithfully put 20% away. My heart is changing.
Introduction about January: For the month of January, I will be writing a thank you note a day. This seemed fitting since I have many thank yous to write for Christmas, but also many people in my life I want to express gratitude to. For one of my homeschool co-op classes in high school each of us was required to write one thank you note per week. My heart longs to write those notes again. It may seem weird, but that concept changed my life. Now to see what how it changes me in January!
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