Day 51

Workout- Core Synergistics
Bible Reading- Isaiah 14 - 28

I am past the half way point and I can't help but reevaluate why I am doing this. It's not fun, it's really time consuming, and it hurts. So what is my motivation for doing this? As far as the workout goes, my motivation is pretty obvious. I want to be healthier. I want to be skinnier. I want at least the vague semblance of a bicep. As I evaluate my progress thus far, I think I am making baby steps towards achieving this. I don't enjoy working out and I really don't enjoy the pain I feel after doing so, but I at least feel accomplished.

As far as the Bible reading goes, that is a harder motivation to define. I hear some Christians talk about how the Bible has shaped their faith and how they feel God's presence when they read his word. I can't really say that this is a common occurance for me. I never have that craving to dig out my Bible and just start reading. I'm not sure what that says about me, but if I am being honest, this is the case. So again, why am I doing this? I think for me, it is more of an act of obedience. God calls us to read His word and I have set the challenge for myself to do so. I can't say that I feel changed yet, but like the working out, I at least feel accomplished. Not to say that I haven't benefited from it so far. It's hard to buckle down and read the Old Testament. However, it is good to see the history of where we come from. To read about how the creation of the world is eventually connected to the birth of Christ and the redemption of this world that we live it. It's all one connected story. Albeit weird at times and sometimes boring... but connected none the less. So while I do an aweful lot of complaining, I do think that this exercise is overall beneficial to me, and quite difficult! Only 39 days left! Hopefully I can keep at it and finish strong!

-Michael