40 Day Challenge

You were born by His purpose and for His purpose!

Have you ever gone into your closet and pulled out an article of clothing to put on only to find out that it doesn’t fit you any longer?  What about the mirror?  When was the last time you looked in the mirror and realized things needed to change?  For me, change began yesterday.  This isn’t just a change to lose a few pounds, this is a lifestyle change.

If you have ever taken the time to read the Bible, one thing you may notice is that certain numbers have extreme significance.  40 is one of those numbers.  Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for His purposes, he took 40 days.

Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain

Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mt. Sinai

The 12 spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land

Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal

David was transformed by Goliath’s 40 day challenge

The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change

Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness

The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after His resurrection

Yesterday was the beginning of something new for me and I am very excited for these next 40 days.  I have decided to undertake a 40 day challenge.  I am well aware of the changes I need to make, especially to my eating habits, but it doesn’t stop there.  This 40 day challenge isn’t just a 40 day challenge to lose weight. It is just the beginning, something I endeavor to do to see breakthrough in my life.  I have decided to use my blog as a outlet to write about my experience, to share what I feel God is saying to me through this 40 day journey and hopefully be an encouragement to others who may come across this.

Let the journey begin!