I hope you all had a fantastic Valentine's Day yesterday. Mine was spent getting some quality snuggles from an adorable little puppy (no I didn't get a puppy, but I get to play with one, which is almost as good). With Valentine's Day comes TONS of sweets and snacks. I didn't realize how much people celebrated this holiday until my office was flooded with cakes, cookies, chocolate, and candy. Exhibit A shows the day after remnants:
Seeing that reminds me that yesterday, even though it was only Day 2, was difficult. It's hard when people bring treats for you and you can't indulge. However, it also reminded me of the ultimate purpose of our Whole46. We are doing this for 46 days instead of 30 because of the time it falls with Lent. Of course you're supposed to give something up for Lent so it makes sense that we go on an eating challenge. But then Katie LH and I got to thinking about the real reason behind this: How is doing this challenge going to bring me closer to God?
For me this eating plan gives me the opportunity to abstain or give up certain foods that I normally wouldn't think twice about eating. This "fasting" reminds me that I have to rely on God. Everytime I want that cake, or cookies, or bread, or peanut butter I am reminded that I don't need these things to make my life full. My life is full in Him and I can put my fath and trust in Him to provide for me. I know that it will get easier and easier to stay away from certain things as we progress in our challenge, but I also believe that is because my relationship with the Lord will grow stronger and stronger. I'm excited to continue on and see how I grow throughout this time.
Now on to conquer Day 3!
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