"I DO" BUT I CAN'T - (31 Day Challenge)

DAY SIX

RISE & GRIND

Everyday, you will add a new principle from the previous day.

Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: - Isaiah 42:5

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Isn't it amazing how we have 24 hours everyday? The sun goes up and then it comes back down. People play all day and then they pray before they fall asleep on their mobile phones. Kings rule then they rest. Children cry, jump, crawl and run all day and then get in the bath before they fall fast asleep.

There are murderers, addicts, chiefs, priests, ambassadors, billionaires, soldiers and cowboys. There are secretaries, CEO's, chefs, teachers, truck drivers, nurses, pilots and managers all over the world just hoping that tomorrow will bring something close or if not, much better than today.

Why is that important? Well do you know when you will die? Do you know when Christ will return?

You cannot sleep. You see, it doesn't matter if you love someone, laziness will be the reason why both your worlds will come crumbling down! Love is a choice that you make every single day but if you don't develop that character now, of waking up, getting things done, organising etc. You will become a burden and not a blessing to your future partner.

What should I do?

Today, you will make a habbit of waking up earlier than usual. Don't sigh... God's watching you.

Since, I started waking up at half 4 in the morning, I realised that I have been wasting precious time all a long. You have time to catch up with work, see the sun rise and if you live in a beautiful city, you don't want to miss the beautiful atmosphere that is just crying out the glory of God.

You can choose when you wake up. You can set the time for yourself depending on whatever God puts in your heart. Challenge yourself because God rewards the faithful. Wake up early and spend time with your creator. Read the Bible like usual, go to the gym or write more. In the days to come, I will include the Bible, Fasting and worship chapters. But for now, just wake up early. Starting from today or if you're reading late at night, start tomorrow.

Your motivation is - motherhood & fatherhood. If you desire to be a parent, which is a great responsibility, you must learn to get comfortable being uncomfortable. The bed should become your enemy. Yes, sleep is good, just make sure that you end your day short and get a good early sleep. The flesh is weak but the spirit is willing.

This is where the challenge really begins. When we get out of our comfort zone, we find that God is pleased because he desires our best. Be prepared for more.

(Prayer)

God, creator, healer and friend. I ask you to continue to walk this journey with me. I love you, that is why I'm making the decision to wake up early so that I can experience your love in a much more intimate level. I will wake up earlier for a higher salary, a vocation, a trip or a meeting. It's a shame that I wouldn't do the same for you. Help me Oh Lord because you are faithful and kind. Teach me, lead me and strengthen me. In the name of Jesus, amen.