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" =)
