In 286 days, May 11th, I will be participating in my very first triathlon at Disney World. A few teachers at my school asked me to join with them to run for a Mom at the school who passed away from breast cancer last year. I have always wanted to do something like this, but never had enough discipline to train for one. There are 5 of my friends doing it so far and we will all hold each other accountable each week.
I have been learning a lot this year about discipline and accountability. I have never been very good with disciplining my life in the area of working out - actually, I am not good with discipline in most areas honestly! The biggest challenge that I had set for myself this year was to read through the Bible in a year. I have found this takes A TON of discipline, accountability and time management. I should be halfway through the Bible, however, due to my lack in this area I am behind. This makes me sick. It should not be such a "chore" to want to read my Bible every day. And another thing that is baffling to me...I have been a Christian pretty much my whole life. I confess that I love the Lord with all my heart, however, I have NEVER read the entire Bible. In fact, there are books, not just chapters, but books that I have never read! That is just unacceptable.
I know it might sound absurd to take on yet another challenge when I cannot even manage what I have now. I have faith that I will be able to conquer the horrible character trait and turn into a disciplined woman. =) I need lots of work! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" I not only want to learn to be disciplined with working out, but I also want to become more disciplined in my devotion life.
So, I ask all of you who read this blog to please hold me accountable. Ask me if I have been reading my Bible, and please get specific and ask "every" day. You could even go the extra step and ask what I learned from my reading! =) And now with my new endeavor, my goal is to work out 2 times per week. As you can see I am putting a lot on my plate. I like a challenge and I know I can beat this yucky undisciplined lifestyle I have been living out for the past 10 or so years. My new motto "BRING IT ON" =)
1 comments:
Tracy, this is a wonderful post.
Over 35 + years I have read through the Bible many times, but I don't know that it's ever been in a year. I really don't keep track that way. I just chug along every day, a chapter in the Old & one in the New per day. I love to dig a little deeper when something is especially interesting....which is often! I also am NOT good at reading books. (Jess doesn't get it from me!)
But God has made His word so special, He will encourage you with His Spirit as you are faithful. Before you know it, you will not even think a thought of it being a 'chore'. I know your Father is waiting to bless you.........
And kudos on the working out----me too! :-)
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