Day 15

Workout- Chest and Back & Ab Ripper X
Bible Reading- Deuteronomy 23:12-34

Thus begins another week of my 90 day challenge. The end seems so far away at this point. I'm really trying to stay motivated, but that is difficult when I am so sore! I find myself dreaming about what I want to do as my reward when I finish. At this point I am leaning towards a giant horse shoe from Darcy's. Doesn't that sound amazing? Speaking of things unhealthy, I went to the doctor for my annual physical. As I was already aware of, we discussed my higher than normal cholesterol and my predispisotion to all ailments heart related. It was quite the uplifting experience. It was also a reminder as to why I am doing this. They were going to have me do my blood work now to check my cholesterol, but we decided to wait until I have finished my 90 days and we will check it at that time. I'm praying for some very tangible results to make me feel better.

I have officially finished the Pentateuch! It's an exciting milestone. I did take a moment of silence at the end as we concluded with the death of Moses. Poor guy did all that work to get the Israelites into the promised land and he dies just before they get there. God would not allow him to enter. Moral of the story, when God tells you to do something, you had better DO IT! He is one serious dude who you do not want to tick off! Moses spends several chapters outlining the various punishments and plagues that will fall on the people if that do not honor God. It all sounds pretty self explanatory. Follow God... do what he says. It should be pretty simple, but for some reason the Israelites just keep messing things up! It's pretty easy for me to get all high and mighty and point my finger at their short comings. That is until I stop and think about where I fall short in my life as well. Thank God for grace and his understanding!

-Michael