30 Days Plank Challenge of Praise
Declaring Gratitude
Call me crazy, but I think we need a 30-day plank challenge? I have so much to be grateful for at the moment! It depends on how I look at things. Counting my blessings can add up quickly. This month I want to focus on the good and not the bad. What I have instead of what I want and see how that changes the perspective of being at home for the next 30 days. So, would you join me in Praise and gratitude for a 30-day plank challenge? This isn’t your ordinary 30-day plank challenge. It’s a Biblical one; I want to meditate on a different verse in the Bible that expresses gratitude for 60 seconds a day. I will be sharing my 60 seconds somehow some way, so follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. I would love to share your gratitude, so TAG ME @Faithfueledmom on all three platforms and hashtag #plankful. I’ll be following and cheering for you. The year 2020 has been challenging, and some days are harder to express gratitude than others. Let’s be intentional and shout His Praise. Are you in?
The last month has been emotionally draining and hard. I’m not going to lie. This girl’s mental strength has wavered a few days. Anxiety has crept in on occasion because I’ve been allowing myself to rely on myself. Old habits die hard. Many people are struggling with their faith and mental health, but I have learned many things throughout the seasons.
Now more than ever, we must praise and be grateful.
Rejoice Always 1 Thessalonians 5:16
This is one of the shortest commands in the Bible because it is a command by God, which means it is achievable. So, it’s a win-win situation in my eyes. We can always rejoice no matter what the circumstances. Let’s do it?!
Bad Habits Die Hard
When I run on my own, I grow weary. I KNOW better and know that relying on my strength, know-how, and provision will last for a moment. God has shown me some amazing things in my life when I give them to Him! Notably, through this pandemic. God has shown up in my family’s lives more significant than ever before, so I know that God is still good.
I also have too much going on; Way too much and when your “still” (whether intended or forced by global pandemic) time to catch up with God makes brings a new perspective.
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To say God hadn’t warned me would also be a lie. I knew what I was doing it as I am very capable of saying, “No.” When God would say, “slow down.” I’d say, “okay, just after this one thing.”
When God said, “Ask me?” I’d say, “Sure, but let me see if this works first,” and here I am ending the first quarter of 2020 forced to be still and to come to Him. Spent, warn, lost, and like the knucklehead I can be, finally listening.
Different Reaction
This time it’s different. I am no longer like, “Why, Lord?” I have yet to say that, but before that would have been my first go-to. Although, I fell back into old habits. One thing that has changed is my strength in the Lord. I am lost, but I am lost in the right direction. I know the burden is too high, so I know I must give it to God. Even though I was disobedient, God did not turn His back on me but persistently reminded me to lean on Him. I also am now fully aware and have experienced an unconditionally loving Father who will never leave nor forsake me. I can turn to Him anytime and seek His grace, mercy, love, and guidance. I will continue to grow. God will continue to prune me.
Sinner saved by grace
I felt led to share because I am not a perfect Christian. I am one of those who knows that my sinful nature will always take over my second nature to be obedient to God. I struggle with physical, spiritual, and mental disciplines and aspire to be a Light for Him. So, if my transparency leads someone to His kingdom, it’s the least I can do. Plus, I am not a fan of the idea of perfection. It’s way too hard to live up also. There was only one perfect person to walk in this world. So here I am.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
I feel sharing that I too struggle with my faith walk. I think it’s great to see the highlight reel of life. To see how good it could be, but let’s not forget and live in reality. We all struggle; that’s why we need God, and we are also supposed to hold each other accountable.
“Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1-2 NASB
You can’t hold someone accountable if they don’t tell you. It’s also an opportunity to help someone else grow or relate. The facade of perfection has to stop. Because what are we genuinely seeking? Unless it’s to be more like Jesus, it is all in vain.
30-Day Plank Challenge
So, I am giving all the things to Jesus this second quarter and seeing where that takes me. At least hoping it gets me through the next month of self-quarantine, social distancing, or whatever you want to call it. I am going to give it my best try. I’ve done it in the past, and He has always surpassed my expectations or anything that I could have done on my own.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28
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30-Days Thanks Challenge
I am also doing a Challenge in April! I am beginning Easter Sunday and through the entire month of April!
Each day I will be planking for 60 seconds and saying, “Thank you, God!” For the little and the big things. Each day while planking, I will be reciting or meditating Scripture!
I want to invite you to join me? There is nothing to gain but a grateful perspective. Connecting with each other online in a time when we can’t connect in person. Encouraging each other through Praise and planks. We did a plank “talk” challenge in Bibles and Bootcamps. Most of the women chose to meditate and recite their favorite ScriptureScripture. All were shocked at how much longer they held the plank with ScriptureScripture. We call them “Power Verse” in #BibleAndBootcamps
One day I was thinking about how amazing it would be to see women expressing gratitude to God; then, planking came to mind-not because it rhymes with Thanks. I just thought of my Beauties and how powerful it would be to see people praising God and thanking Him while planking.
Will you join me in the 30-Day Plank Challenge?
Join my Facebook Group. I will be going LIVE daily with my plank challenge, and hopefully, you will join me. Even if you do it privately on your own, I have some verses for you to use in your meditation. If you do want to join me merely post on whatever Social Media platform you like (I will be on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) and use and follow the hashtag #PraisePlank, I will be watching and praising with you!! Also, TAG me in your stories, and I will share your Praise. I can’t wait to spend the month Praising God for His goodness!!
Can you be grateful even with a little bit?