A Christian's 30 Day Challenge To Deeper Living

Day 1: You Can Do This!

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Wow, that’s simple enough!  And it’s also over-used enough.  I mean, you’ve probably heard that at least four times a week (or more as a homeschooler with frustrating math homework!)  But maybe you didn’t know this- Paul wrote that in a letter when he was in jail in Rome!  If you were tossed in a filthy, dark, and cold dungeon left alone with nothing but water and stale bread to eat, don’t you think your first reaction would be “Why me?!”  not, “I can do everything through Christ!”?

So here’s my point: stop doubting yourself!  I don’t care how young, how old, how fit, how unfit, how freckled, how pale, how anything you are, you have the power to do it through Christ who is giving you the power.  So use it!  Don’t just waste your life.  Do something with it.

Another thing you might not have known about Paul: while he was in jail, he was constantly singing, praying, writing letters of encouragement to churches, or sharing the Gospel with others!  But where did all of his joy and spiritual strength come from?  A personal relationship with God.  This starts with prayer and reading the Bible.

Today’s Challenge: Start a prayer list!  Do you ever find yourself wanting to pray, but having no idea what to say?  Well here’s a great place to start!  Write down everything imaginable, then start talking to God about it!  Don’t forget prayer requests that may have come up in church or youth group or in your own life.

Here’s an example of things you could put down:

Wisdom for choices you make during the day

Carefulness in what you say

Growth in your spiritual life with God

All of your family members and friends

Bonus Points!!

Make a sticky note and stick it to your mirror, laptop, cell phone, or wherever you will undoubtedly see it during the day.  Write down something that will help you remember to spend time in prayer with God today.

Super Bonus:

Here’s your EXTRA awesomeness for the day!  Below that sticky note that you just stuck to some random object, stick ANOTHER note with today’s verse on it!

Have a great day, and God bless!

-Aly :)