A 21 day challenge- to myself
Lately I've seen some things in myself that I don't like. I've been so quick to get angry or irritated with my children and other things. I could go on for days and days on the "why's" that I get angry. I could probably do a pretty good job justifying myself. But I'm not going to do that. I'm going to take responsibility for my actions and change the things that need changing.
There's a problem. I can't do it. It's too hard. So, I need help. I've been reading the book, "Be Angry but Don't Blow It!" by Lisa Bevere. It is so insightful on how to deal with anger. It's so good at teaching how to submit yourself to God and let Him take control of your emotions, your attitudes, your responses. In it, Lisa describes that it takes 21 days to break a habit. There is even a 21 day journal/guide in the back of the book. I want this to really be a change in me for good. So, I've decided to kick it up a notch. So, how can I do that?
In my life, I have seen DRAMATIC changes when I have fasted. But, I'm still nursing Ethan so I'm uncomfortable with the idea of doing a traditional fast. I've decided that I am going to do another kind of fast. For the 21 days that I am following the journal/ guide at the end of this book, I am going to turn off my tv, radio. I'm not going to listen to any music except that which is going to encourage me in my growth in this area. Pretty much stick to the worship music that's on my ipod. At first I thought I'd not watch any tv other than Christian programming. But, to be honest with you, I don't really enjoy most of the Christian programming that is on, so I probably won't be watching any tv at all. I'm doing this because I don't want anything to distract me from getting better and doing better.
It's time for me to get serious and make a change. I'll be posting about my daily progress. Today is Day # 1.
There are two verses that I will focus on today.
"He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young." Isaiah40:11 I'm going to take the gentle leading while my children are still young instead of justifying myself and getting a not so gentle leading when my children are grown.
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips" Psalm 141:3
This will be my prayer for the entire 21 days. It all comes down to what comes out of my mouth. I'm going to really submit the words of my mouth over to the Lord.
You are all welcome to join me in my 21 day challenge. I'd love for us to make this change together.
Sheryl Bane
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Steph
I would LOVE to have you join me! Thanks for thinking that I don't seem like the angry, irritable type. But trust me, I have my moments. More than I'd like to admit really!
Lunch is over...back to the yardwork!