Keeping Up With The Jacksons

Monday, began a bible study called Faith Dare, and today began Day 1 of a 30 Day Devotional to fast...from your self. Being new to God and discovering my faith, I sometimes find it all a little overwhelming. It is my hope that this study, along with daily bible readings will help me grow. My goal is to share each day of the Faith Dare with all of you. Maybe some of you will connect with me and share the same feelings I do, maybe some of you will have some advice or tips for newbis like myself (which I am always open to), or maybe you're just interested to see how I grow (in which case, you will become my new BFF soley based on the fact you find me interesting. lol). I do hope that one day I can look at this as well and see how far I've come and to see how I've grown spiritually. I also think that sharing each day with you will only further strengthen my relationship with God as well.

As part of this study, there are a few journal questions to answer to help us grow with each day's dare. I know that sometimes these will be tough but necessary for me to complete

So, really what are we waiting for? Let's dive into Day 1, shall we?

Today, talked about our hearts being the our center of being. We need to ask God for a new heart, a new spiritual heart, where God is our center instead of ourselves. We need to ask for His help in finding the parts of our life that need to be recentered or healed. 

Today's truth is speaking to me by telling me that I need to start focusing and studying His word a little more thoroughly and really live it. Being so new to God, I admit I don't really know how to live out Scripture but I do know, that I'm not always doing it. I think I need to take a bit more time to really understand what I'm reading. Again, I'm not sure how to go about doing that, but I know it needs to be done. Today's truth is showing me just how much I need to live out His Word. I need to make Him my priority, make Him focus, not just through myself, but through my husband and children as well.

God is asking me to make Him my priority. He is asking me to think about myself less and think about Him more.

My challenge is learning how to put Him first and how to live out His Word.

Well that about wraps up Day 1. I admit I'm a bit self-conscious about posting this, but I'm pretty sure God would not want me to feel that way. I'm pretty sure no matter how little sense this makes to anyone else, God would be pleased I am taking the time and effort to strengthen my relationship with Him.