Is 2016 worth a look back? Or should we just focus on the future? Moreso the immediate future in our 60 Day Challenge? I certainly have things to celebrate from 2016 as well as things to learn from. None of which can be changed or redirected at this point. So I commit my energy to things that are set before me.
So what is this 60 Day Challenge? It is a challenge to grow as a community of disciples of Jesus Christ! We are all in different places on the journey. Perhaps there are things we learned from in 2016. Perhaps there are things we can celebrate from 2016. Perhaps there are things we need to set our mind on in 2017 as we desire to grow in our faith in Jesus as well as our community of disciples. It is a time to come together. It is hard to say what the challenge will look like for you as we are all in different places. Yet I guarantee each person can think of one thing they would like to focus on in the next 60 + days to connect to life in Jesus!
For me . . . (yes this gives you permission to encourage and hold me accountable) . . . daily Bible reading asking God "What is it you want me to hear?" . . . personal reflection on weekly worship asking God " How do you want me to live as a forgiven and redeemed child of you?" . . . serving outside my circle asking God "Who is it I can extend your mercy and compassion?". Simple! Well not so much as if it were I would already be doing these things. Intentional! Yes. it is an intentional living plan for the next 60 + days.
Dear Jesus, I can't wait to see what you have planned and how you want to grow me in the 60 Day Challenge!
AMEN
Reflection of Mary Stafford
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