Day 28

Today I am about to give a lesson on what it means to share God's love with family and how one can be an example. Day 28 reminds us that Christ has taken away the difficulty and the wrong through His son Jesus. I'm dealing with what is blocking me from God like make up and facebook but what else can I do to remind me who I am in Christ and that the path is right in front of me? I am challenging my girls to find a symbol that reminds them of their walk with Christ because of this I too will look to my God and see what around me is my symbol that helps me remember in all moments whom I serve. I will lean upon my solid Rock today. :) Our 40 day challenge suggestion is to put a rock on my desk and see who asks about it. Then we are to tell them who Jesus is and that He removed the barrier of the rock so we may be with Him. I will be a light that shines even when I need to rely on my God for it all.

Mark 16:4

 "But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away.

Day 26 and counting

I  have slightly slacked with my posts and with my devos. I have done a bit better the last 2 nights but I am working on it. My Fall break was a bit crazy and I am so thankful that God is helping me get through it (still working on car stuff).
It is quite amazing how my God works. You see, tonight day 26 has the headline of "Give It Up". Last night at REMIX we talked about this and left our luggage tags on stage with all of the things we need to let go and let God. Today in Chapel our speaker talked about leaving the dirt and unforgivable moments at the feet of Jesus. And now for my devos I'm about to read about giving it up. Another moment of  "Umm God what are you trying to tell me now". Sometimes these are just instances of needing to meet God and see what he is wanting to share with you.

Update:

• I did a day (and a half) without make-up on last week (which reminded me that I need to go one day without it again).
• I am a bit behind on my 40 day challenge devos and am almost on schedule. :)
• I am giving it up for Christ and taking 3 peoples trays at the DC tomorrow. 
• With the 12 days I have left of the 40 day challenge I will not be on facebook until our challenge is now over (and I did not go on today either).

God bless ya'll!
EastonKat

Day 20

Report:
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given - me the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." ~Acts 20:24
We are at the halfway mark! Woo hoo!

...Let me be honest with you

I'M SCARED!

*breaths* Glad I got that off my mind. Okay so here's the deal I'm to reflect and and prepare for thee next week as it is evangelism week. You may say "Easton that's not bad at all!". Yeah...you're right but I live on a Christian college campus and am scared to be bold for Christ. I have friends that are not Christians or maybe strong Christians (and honestly I feel like I could say "that includes me!"). Making excuces is what I feel like I'm doing, "my friends aren't ready to hear a bold stance on how I follow God", "telling ______ will make them not want to be my friend, and "they know I love God".

BUT

Guess what?

God's got my back, and as a friend in my Interpreting class said "I got this". I have a sticky note on my desk that says "Don't be afraid to be bold for Christ" and that's just what I need to tell myself. If I decided for all of my non Christian friends that I am already sharing my "rescue story" by my actions then what will that accomplish?

Here are my reflections for you:

• I don't pray as often as I should
• I didn't take a no make up day last week
• I complain more than I would like
• I, I, I, I...(talking to self) girl you got too many excuses!

Now here are my reflections I SHOULD be saying:

• I am not wearing make up today
• I have stayed on top of the 40 day challenge
• The Lord has caused me evaluate myself as His daughter
• I have a passion for the Lord that is learning how to show through
• I will always fail, but the Lord will ALWAYS remain

Now isn't that better? :)
I'm thankful I have a forgiving God who will forgive my complaining when I ask Him.

I'm thankful I can FREELY prayer!

I'm thankful I am a sinner because I can feel inadiquate and allow Jesus' death to cleanse me.

I'm thankful that I have a relationship with my Heavenly Father. 
I'm thankful I can rely on my Savior to be my strength when I am weak. 

Psalm 103:8

"The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love."

Day 13

Today talked about prayer for others.
~PRAYER~
This is an area I would say I struggle in...and I believe I should not give into this belief. I say I struggle with it because when I pray I feel my prayers aren't "good enough", "right enough" or "connecting to God enough." My friends if you think this too then I need to tell you something, 

"Get that thought out of your head!"

I learned a way to pray a while back. Not that it's the only way, but it is a good and helpful way. It looks like this. 
A-C-T-S
Adoration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication
As you know I have praying before meals as part of my challenge. I know that praying before meals is not the only way I should pray, but I want it to be a way I DO connect with my Creator. 
I must remember that prayer is important in ALL and ANY situation. The Lord wants to meet me tonight in a conversation and He also wants to meet you. Will you talk to Him? 
Excuse me while I do. 
Hey there God....

Day 9&10

Encouraging words:

Reading day 9 I realized while I do not tear people down through humor or teasing I do not always build them up. It is a conscious effort I must make to use my words and actions for building another person up rather than to tease in humor and tear them down. I chose 3 people to “build up” today.

“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth comes praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.”

James 3:9-10

Everyone’s Battle:

Day 10 talks about battles we face that cause us to stray from “pure, positive, powerful, lives for God.” I started a husband journal (a book of letters) in High school so one day I can share them with the man I will one day marry. Writing in this book is a great way I can show whomever I will marry that I am devoted to God. Day 10 encourages us when we are tempted with moments that may hinder our future marriage to find a distraction (such as saying “Jesus” or wearing a rubber band and snapping it) to remind us who our focus is and where it should be. What a great reminder it is to stay devoted to Christ though prayer, scripture and other believers.

“Take captive every thought to Christ Jesus.”

2 Corinthians 10:5

I've been praying more, complaining the same, and growing with God slowly. Every day is a new day that belongs to God. This is why I am here; to bring God glory. 

Day 8

©     Confession: I have been doing awful at my goals (although I didn't wear makeup yesterday and had a good attitude with that)! I have continuously been complaining, only praying before maybe one meal a day, not dwelling on a bible verse, and not reading regularly for my 40 day challenge.  

©     I again have been slow in my process of reading. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I realized today that I was craving time with God. I started to pray for things that mattered in my day and in other’s lives ; these were not my everyday normal prayer but it was necessary. What a beautiful moment to talk with my God. The Lord is so good. 

©     Today was a very busy and stressful day...and my attitude reflected it. I was down most of today because I was so tired and overwhelmed. It is now that I realize how in those moments I must remember that my attitude shows (or does not show) Christ's characteristics. 

©     Today’s verse says “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

©     Day 8 says “this day is to serve others and become more like Jesus”. This is my goal. I want to be more like Jesus every day and every moment. I will continue to work on my challenge and serve the Lord in all areas of my life.