Just do it!
Beginning this week, I started setting my alarm for 10 minutes earlier so that I can spend that extra time reading my devotionals. The reason, and there are many, but it's sort of bundled up into one bigger picture: I struggle with ruts. That is, faith ruts. I get in a groove, and then I don't. I get really into reading and journaling, and then I don't. I read a devotional for a few days, and then I don't read a devotional for a few days. Do you see where I'm going? In my opinion it all boiled down to routine and intentionality (Not a word, but you get the point!). I made a decision to intentionally set aside those first few minutes in the morning, every morning.
And you know what? It actually works!
Justin and I are also doing a 1 Year Chronological Bible reading plan. It's been amazing- learning about the early history of God's children, the culture back then, the stories of Moses, Joseph, Abraham, and Job. I'm currently on Day 42. They say it takes an average of 21 days for your mind to form a habit. 21 days. Just 3 weeks. I now read my Bible plan every day. Every single day. Because it's now become a habit.
So where am I going with all of this?
If you are at a season in your life, whichever aspect, be it personal, your family, your job, your living situation, your relationships, whatever, and you sense deeply, feel it waayy down in your gut, this un-ignorable nudge of I NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE, then here's the trick:
Just. Do. It.
Did you hear that?
Just.
Do.
It.
- Feeling like you haven't been on a date with your significant other/spouse in a while? Get a babysitter, if you have little ones, and go! If you don't have little ones...then what are you waiting for?
-Don't like your job? Look for a new one...and then leave!
-Carrying anger or frustration towards your family? Forgive! Pick up the phone and make a call. YOU have the power to break chains of negativity in your life.
-Tired of your living situation...for whatever reason? Save up...and move! Start over fresh in a space that is 100% you!
-Need a vacation? Take one! (Just make sure you have enough hours 😊)
-Feeling overwhelmed with finances and debt? Make a budget, and stick to it!!! Live within your means. Throw away the credit card offers! Take a financial literacy/peace course. Do whatever you have to do to stay on track.
-Feeling disconnected from God? Pray. Talk to Him. He will give you clarity. And then...follow through!
Here's where it gets scary though, friends: You may not know what you need to do right away! I'm willing to bet that in any situation where changes need to be made, you don't know what you need to do. That's why you try different things. Try 1 thing. Try 2 things. Try 23 things if you have to.
But keep trying!!! Keep trying!
Keep. Trying!
I can't promise that every day will be fields of gold and sunshine and rainbows. Take it from me, I am NOT a morning person at all! I can't promise that every day will be a good day, or that you will have everything figured out overnight. In fact, it will probably take some time.
**What I can promise you, though, is that your marriage, your financial wellness, your peace of mind, your faith, your relationships, everything that makes you YOU...are worth it!**
And you know what? It actually works!
Justin and I are also doing a 1 Year Chronological Bible reading plan. It's been amazing- learning about the early history of God's children, the culture back then, the stories of Moses, Joseph, Abraham, and Job. I'm currently on Day 42. They say it takes an average of 21 days for your mind to form a habit. 21 days. Just 3 weeks. I now read my Bible plan every day. Every single day. Because it's now become a habit.
So where am I going with all of this?
If you are at a season in your life, whichever aspect, be it personal, your family, your job, your living situation, your relationships, whatever, and you sense deeply, feel it waayy down in your gut, this un-ignorable nudge of I NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE, then here's the trick:
Just. Do. It.
Did you hear that?
Just.
Do.
It.
- Feeling like you haven't been on a date with your significant other/spouse in a while? Get a babysitter, if you have little ones, and go! If you don't have little ones...then what are you waiting for?
-Don't like your job? Look for a new one...and then leave!
-Carrying anger or frustration towards your family? Forgive! Pick up the phone and make a call. YOU have the power to break chains of negativity in your life.
-Tired of your living situation...for whatever reason? Save up...and move! Start over fresh in a space that is 100% you!
-Need a vacation? Take one! (Just make sure you have enough hours 😊)
-Feeling overwhelmed with finances and debt? Make a budget, and stick to it!!! Live within your means. Throw away the credit card offers! Take a financial literacy/peace course. Do whatever you have to do to stay on track.
-Feeling disconnected from God? Pray. Talk to Him. He will give you clarity. And then...follow through!
Here's where it gets scary though, friends: You may not know what you need to do right away! I'm willing to bet that in any situation where changes need to be made, you don't know what you need to do. That's why you try different things. Try 1 thing. Try 2 things. Try 23 things if you have to.
But keep trying!!! Keep trying!
Keep. Trying!
I can't promise that every day will be fields of gold and sunshine and rainbows. Take it from me, I am NOT a morning person at all! I can't promise that every day will be a good day, or that you will have everything figured out overnight. In fact, it will probably take some time.
**What I can promise you, though, is that your marriage, your financial wellness, your peace of mind, your faith, your relationships, everything that makes you YOU...are worth it!**
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