So we have Week One under our belt...how did it go? Jumping in with a food fast was a tough transition for me, but it truly did keep my thoughts and heart on Jesus.
Here are a few things I was reminded of last week as I struggled through the week trying to only eat 7 foods all week long. And let's face it, with Fall Retreat this past weekend I decided that my "7" would end on Friday. Praise, because no one wants to have me on a youth retreat without coffee. Ever. Ever. Ever. 1. It was harder than I thought it would be. I found myself really wanting things that "weren't on the list." Like, really wanting them. I thought about stopping on Day One. My head hurt so badly from caffeine withdrawal...and I'm sure I was a barrel of fun to be around. 2. It was simpler than I thought it would be. With only a few things to choose from, mealtimes were easy to navigate. We were also not eating out and having a "pantry-raid" at the same time. So we were at the mercy of whatever was in the cabinet and fridge. All this made food decisions really simple. 3. It was more intense than I thought it would be. I couldn't get away from my own wants. Feeling deprived because I didn't get my cup of joe in the morning? Please. Disappointed because I can't put sauce on my chicken? For real? None of this is worth me getting frustrated over and I found myself doing just that over and over again. I didn't make it past day one before I was thinking, "Poor me, no coffee or coke today, what am I to do?" (sigh) My own attitude, ego and privilege were staring me in the face. And that made me think real hard about Jesus.
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Yep, we are going to start it folks! October 9th will be our first night with The 7 Experiment at Oakmont Youth. This blog will be a mixture of: youths' stories about their own journey's with 7, thoughts from the theme each week, questions to ponder during the week my own 7 Experience with all it's highs and lows. (Especially no coffee...big time low) Parents and Church family...join us!! Look for details here on how to make The 7 Experiment a part of your whole family's life! Check back and walk with us on this journey to clear space in our lives and hearts for God's Spirit to move in us and through us all. |
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