What is 7: an
experimental mutiny against excess ???
When we heard about this book, we were quite intrigued about
this challenge. Some of us more than
others!
This book is about the true story of author, Jenn Hatmaker, after
being called “rich” by a child who was staying with her family in the shadows
of Hurricane Katrina decided to take a closer look at what she truly valued. Her family identified 7 areas of excess and
took 7 months to systematically combat overindulgence.
Jenn took this challenge for 7 months – 1 month per area of
excess, unfortunately the Titus 2 Women writers are not half the woman she
is. LOL!
Therefore, the 6 of us will be reading this book and observing this
challenge by identifying the same 7 areas of excess but taking the challenge
for 2 weeks per area of excess.
Food, clothing, spending, media, possessions, waste and
stress!
For 2 weeks we
will only be eating seven foods, then for 2 weeks we will wear seven articles
of clothing, for 2 weeks spend money in seven places. Then we will eliminate the use of seven types
of media for 2 weeks, we will be giving away seven things each day for 2 weeks
(watch for garage sale signs), 2 weeks worth of living green, and then we will
be still in the presence of the Lord for 2 weeks by observing “seven sacred
pauses.”
WHY??? To discover a greater dependence on God – to
develop a simple and generous life that reflects Christ. To be radical and to shake ourselves up.
Here is the fun
part: Every Friday, starting August 24th,
on Facebook we will be sharing our battles and blessings from that week. Pssst… Expect a little whining.
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