A friend of mine read this book called "7". The writer chronicles a project that she calls "7"....she calls it "An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess" it's by Jen Hatmaker
My friend decided it would be fun to get a group of ladies together to put this project in action here in our own community. I love a good challenge, so I signed up.
Project overview:
Each month fast or limit yourself to 7 choices. Month one: FOOD. Limit yourself to only seven foods for a whole month. Only water to drink.
I am on day 9 of the project. Let me tell you....this is HARD. I love sugar. I mean, I LOVE sugar. I think coffee is just an avenue for sugar and cream. I think desserts should always be over the top. Sugar is one of my main food groups. To say I am in detox is putting it lightly. I just got over the shakes and it's been 9 days. Pathetic I know.
Things I have learned so far:
1. I reat that it takes 6 days for sugar to leave your system. I am clearly an addict as it's been 9 days. Yikes!
2. If you eat the same 7 foods for at least 9 days, it will make you sick.
3. The sick feeling you get will remind you of the sick and starving children and families around the world.
4. My heart aches for the moms who cannot feed their kids and for the kids who can't grow because of the lack of food.
5. I have not prayed like this in years. Food is a constant reminder that I need something to survive.
6. I need God like I need food.
The group I am in has a blog called www.7atlanta.blogspot.com
There are some pretty funny ladies with some great hearts in this group. I can't wait to see how God moves here!!
