Cleanse
So, I’m on this healthy kick. It goes in waves, right? Every now and then you get more info about foods and their sources and which ones should be organic, blah blah blah. Then, you find yourself on a kick.
At one time, maybe 10 years ago, I would have said we ate healthy, I now know that we eat a ton healthier than we used to. But then, after Super Size Me, Food, Inc, the obesity rate, and a bunch of other stuff recently, I realize we STILL could be eating a lot healthier.
I guess I’m doing a cleanse of sorts, replacing even more of those processed foods with fresh, more natural sources. I’m focusing on what is going into my body, and into the sweet bodies of my hub and kids.
And although it’s still a struggle (somehow with Zach at 10 months, it is still hard) to get a home-cooked, healthy dinner on the table, the nights that I do, I feel quite proud of myself.
And when I’m at the grocery store shopping and see carts full of junk food, I look back at mine and feel proud again. And when I’m talking with others about what I made or what they are eating, yet again, I feel proud.
Sounded harmless there for a minute, didn’t it? Isn’t it amazing how easy pride will sneak it’s way into the tiniest thing?
Argh.
So, instead focusing on what is going into my body, I need to be focusing much more on what is getting into my heart.
Oh how my heart needs that nourishment of God’s truth and word. If I’m not getting a steady supply, it will easily be filled up on junk.
I can tell I’ve been running a little low on the good stuff.
Every day, I feel like I’m failing to apply God’s truth to our daily circumstances together and to help Reece learn God’s word as a tool for life.
But, how in the world am I going to do that if God’s word isn’t right on the tip of my brain and full up in my heart?
Not sure about you guys, but my brain STILL isn’t functioning on full power. And with a 10 month old that is still not sleeping through the night, I’m starting to wonder if I’ll ever get it back.
So see, it has to be right there….like my address, phone number, kid’s birthdays, even. You getting the picture? THAT’S how familiar God’s word has to be.
So, stink, I missed Kay’s talk, “Loving the Lord with All Your Heart” last week. I heard it was A-W-E-S-O-M-E.
But, I got a handout, complete with a challenge, and wanted to ask for camaraderie and accountability.
It’s a cleanse…A HEART CLEANSE. She calls it, “El Corazon: A cleanse where the heart meets God and literally changes from crusty, inefficient selfishness to healthy, vigorous God-centeredness.”
Every day. 4 weeks. You in?
What, feeling intimated?
Don’t let yourself!
She says,
First, begin by making a commitment.
You don’t have to bite off more than you can chew.
Simply commit to spending time with God each day for the next four weeks. It could be 5 or 50 minutes.
Don’t stress or worry about it.
Take the Nike approach and JDI … Just Do It.
A willing heart, your bible (or just an internet connection), and this guide is all you need.
If Christ is really my King, like I say he is, then I’ll take this small challenge to know Him better.
I’m starting TODAY…how about you?
Lord, as we start this 4 week journey together, I pray that you daily create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within each of us. We are willing. Change us and cleanse us, Lord. We are yours. – by Sundee McDonald
Join us as we continue our Summer Series called “Heart, Mind, and Soul”. Come hear Judy Wimberley share with us how to love the Lord with all your SOUL on Thursday, July 15th. Childcare is provided if you register by July 8th. Sign up here.
