The first four weeks of the 7 month journey is over. Up next: two weeks of reflection and preparation for next month.
I've been thinking about these past four weeks...God is working in me. I can say one thing for sure: never in my life have I ever been more thankful for food and beverages...such an enormous, delicious variety all around me. I seriously pray to continue buying and eating with intention. Keeping out the unnecessary and avoiding excess, in hopes of not only continued thanks to my amazing God, who provides it all, but to bring Him glory by putting hands and feet to the message received so loud and clear: all that I have is not within my reach simply so that I may bask in it, feeding my flesh, but so that I may reach out to those without. God is breaking my heart over what breaks His...out of the overflow of my heart I want to (and ought to) serve those who do not have options, those who do not have the luxury of choosing to go without for a matter of weeks, but who live that reality each and every day. I was not created in order to enjoy God's blessings alone.
This brings me to an important point. As I've said before, I have not shared my experiences and thoughts with all who lay their eyes upon these pages so that I may toot my own horn or gather praise from anyone. So why share? Why do the whole 7 journey? Why do the 7 foods? These are questions I've been confronted with over the past few weeks.
I've tossed around these questions and my motives. I've considered scripture and how its interpretation influences my whole take on this experience and why I'm doing it. I still don't think I'm fully capable of stringing words together that truly convey my heart on this matter. And for that reason I am going to end this post with a cliff hanger...
For now, I will share false reasons for my participation and open sharing...
It is not because I am interested in being Jen Hatmaker, the author of 7, or because I agree with everything she says and does, both in her books and on her blog. In fact, I view some things differently, but that is okay.
It is not because I want attention or because I want others to see me as a good Christian, one who commits acts of righteousness for all to see.
This brings me to an important point. As I've said before, I have not shared my experiences and thoughts with all who lay their eyes upon these pages so that I may toot my own horn or gather praise from anyone. So why share? Why do the whole 7 journey? Why do the 7 foods? These are questions I've been confronted with over the past few weeks.
I've tossed around these questions and my motives. I've considered scripture and how its interpretation influences my whole take on this experience and why I'm doing it. I still don't think I'm fully capable of stringing words together that truly convey my heart on this matter. And for that reason I am going to end this post with a cliff hanger...
For now, I will share false reasons for my participation and open sharing...
It is not because I am interested in being Jen Hatmaker, the author of 7, or because I agree with everything she says and does, both in her books and on her blog. In fact, I view some things differently, but that is okay.
It is not because I want attention or because I want others to see me as a good Christian, one who commits acts of righteousness for all to see.
oh there is so much more to say on this, but I'll end here...
My amazing husband plans to help share our hearts on this issue (yay for a guest post!). Until then, questions and comments are always welcome...
Definitely like this! I think you do a great job at putting things into words. For some reason this reminds me of Isaiah 8 - where we are charged to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and be available for our families. Very neat!
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