Made to Crave: 21 Day Challenge Day 3

Day 3 of 21: Excuse me, pass the shame...please.

How is your relationship with God? No, really. I'll be here after you sit and really think about that for a minute.

If you're like me, you answered Great! Perfect! I love God and He loves me...what could be better?

Umm...maybe your relationship with God?

If you're really honest with yourself, I'm sure you'll find that you could use a little work when it comes to talking to and relying on "the man upstairs".

How often do you think about things you shouldn't do?

Maybe I shouldn't ignore the fact my mother-in-law is calling me for the fifth day in a row. 

Maybe I shouldn't eat that third cookie.

Maybe I shouldn't have cut that guy off in traffic. 

You don't have to beat yourself up when you stumble and struggle with things. BUT how often are our friends there to help encourage that behavior?

You deserve a nice night out on the town with that guy. Who cares what happens?

It all seems like fun and games until you get that evil side glance from the lady you hardly know in church. You know, the one who saw you throwing up in the hotel bushes and flashing the people in the next car in your taxi that "nice night out on the town" you had?

We are called to be more than just humans walking around this earth. We're called to be the salt and light of the world. Does this mean you can't have fun? ABSOLUTELY NOT! But remember, you may possibly be the only Bible someone reads.

You might be thinking, "I'm good in every other area. Who cares if I want to go out and have a little fun. I'll do better tomorrow."

Ephesians 1:18-19 says, "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which God has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe."

When we address our thinking and our behavior, we take a really crucial step towards permanent progress in any are and stopping the cycle of shame and defeat. The words, "I was made for more" will lead your life and help you not have to face waking up next to an ex hungover.

"We need strength greater than our taste buds, hormones, temptations, and our inborn female demand for chocolate. Yes, the truth of who we are and the power to live out that truth-that's what we need."

What about you, friend? Will you stand up and shout out "I was made for more"?