I’ve come to a place in my life where I believe that I’m really over myself.
I’ve had so many conversations with people, friends, leaders, pastors, counselors, and people on the street about life and living that I’ve come to this conclusion: I need to pull my head out of my own ass. (Apologies to all my Christian brothers and sisters)
I found this video and thought that I needed to heed it’s invitation.
So, as of today, May 1, I am Fasting from Negativity, in my words, thoughts, and my every day life.
“I am not my own, I am bought with a price, I belong to God. I choose to grow in and put on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,and self-control.” -Trevor H. Lund
SO…I’m done. I’m done with the negative thoughts, negative words, negative actions, and the negative self-condemnation. I’m done with it all. I know I will stumble, but over the next 40 day, with God’s grace and strength, I will succeed in fasting from negativity.
I am asking for your prayers, your grace, and support. This is a HUGE undertaking for me. But I do not walk this path alone…I have the Holy Spirit to guide, Jesus to sustain, God to empower, and people to walk with me.
I WILL do this. I have to…
Good for you. Now go watch Yes Man with Jim Carey, because I am calling you for moving help soon…
I love you!
Valerie
I don’t have to watch any silly movie, of course I’ll be there to help…I may even be able to invite a few other friends along… We love you too!!
John, I’m praying for you. It’s never an easy thing to give up negativity, but its always worth the cost. I’m not saying, “I’m never negative”, because it’s so easy to chose to be so at times. I am saying, “I’ve learned the value of changing my attitude and the atmosphere around me.” Love to hear how it goes. I’ll be following your blog.
Good for you! Let me know how it works. I will need it after you…except mine is self-confidence (and some negativity).
Thanks Trevor –
The first few days have been great and not-so great…I’ve been praying for control and freedom from the negative…and it’s like praying for patience…God answers your prayers by giving you opportunities to practice patience and not being negative…. It’s going…I still struggle…but I believe that God will sustain and make me better.
Thanks Mel…I can point you in the right directions when you feel you’re ready. You are loved and appreciated.
John