Personal Challenge #2 ~ April 26 ~ May 10th

Spiritual Discipline #2

Put to memory a passage of Scripture

~ Choose several verses that are especially 

meaningful to you.

Here are some suggestions.

Ephesians 3:14-21

Ephesians 6:10-17

Psalm chapter 139

1 Corinthians 1-8

Psalm chapter 23

Psalm chapter 91

~ During your quiet time, 

read the first verse or two aloud 

and then try saying it without looking. 

Work on memorizing 1-2 of the verses 

each day and then finish reading through 

the rest of the passage out loud.

~ Think about what these verse mean to you

and how they apply to your life.

~ Write out the passage if that helps you.

~ Put it to music and sing it!

~ Find someone to memorize it with you. 

The kids and I do this together.

 When they can say it without help

they get a chocolate :)

~ Do this as a challenge with your friends. 

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.." 

Psalm 119:11 KJV

"The law of his God is in his heart;

His steps do not slip." ~ Psalm 37:31 ESV

Health Discipline #2

Reduce your sugar intake

~ Start by cutting you sugar consumption in 1/2,

and continue cutting until you 

reach a healthy goal. 

~ Replace refined sugars and artificial sweeteners 

with these healthier alternatives.

               Raw honey (best not cooked)             

 Fruit

  Date sugar

   Coconut sugar

   Pure Stevia

   Monk Fruit

                     Monk and Erythritol sugar 

                  * As with all things in life, 

                   everything in moderation. 

       We don't want to eat a 1/2 cup of raw honey 

           just because it has good nutrients in it.  

~ Check your ingredient labels for hidden sugars!

* If you eat a source of protein along with 

your sweet treat you'll feel better as it keeps

your blood sugar more stable.

* 100% fruit juice can deceptive. While it is a natural sugar, it is lacking the fiber of the fruit that helps

slow down the process of the sugar entering your blood stream. So if you want fruit juice, make it a very small glass or mix with sparkling water.  

Physical Discipline #2

Stretch 

~ Start with 5 minutes each day 

Notice tight or sore spots in your body; 

stretch and massage those areas.

~ Hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds.

~ Work on the muscles you've used after

exercising. 

(example: reach for toes, and hold, after

your kettle bell swings)

* Use 1 Peter 4:8, holding each stretch 

for 30 seconds

Above all...Reach up high as you can

Love one another...Hug yourself tight

Deeply...fingers to your toes

For love...arms wide and stretched back

Covers...arms stretched up and touching over head

A multitude...alternate arms reaching up and over

Of sin...hands clasped behind neck, pulling forward

Beginner stretching video 

Want to see what Challenge #1 was? Click here

Remember, this is not a competition! It is your own challenge to push yourself in each of these areas. 

I would love to hear your ideas! 

Please comment below!

Love to you all! ♡

Staying Well Tip:  

Oil Pulling (or swishing)

You can do this any time, but after 

brushing your teeth and cleaning tongue 

in the morning, and before drinking 

anything is an excellent choice.  

I have also heard that if you are 

doing this on a regular basis, 

3 days a week is good.

Swish 1-3 Tbs. of sesame or coconut oil 

in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. 

Spit into garbage or outside, not your sink.

Rinse out mouth well with salt water.

This really helps drain my sinuses, 

thus helping my headaches!

Good for keeping teeth and gums healthy.