Wk 3: 60/60 Challenge Recap

As I tried to stay continuously connected with God this week, I tried to "be in the moment" each time my watch beeped.  I took a moment to stop, reflect, and be grateful for the little things, gaining an indescribable joy in living life, rather than rushing through it.

Jenny (3yo) decided to "join me" this week.  She asked me why my watch was beeping, and when I told her it was a reminder to talk to God, she jumped on board.  Every time she hears my watch beep, she lets me know it's time to talk to God - she stops what she's doing and prays.  It's fun to listen to some of her prayers, and even more fun to watch as she learns to live in constant communion with God!

*What are you learning about God and yourself as you seek to stay continuously connected and radically responsive?
God has been showing me specific answers to specific prayers.  As I've stayed connected to Him, He's placed prayers on my heart, prompting me to pray specifically in some areas.  Sunday, He showed me the answers to a number of those specific prayers that were "yes" as I had been praying His will.  What an awesome experience to pray the will of God and see your prayers answered!

Grace is not a strong character trait in my life.  I've become very aware of this deficiency through the 60/60 Challenge.

As God has shown me (through my constant connect with Him) my lack of grace for others, He has also shown me His grace for me.

*How have you treated those you do life with?
My area of struggle this week in regards to showing grace is with my children. Especially my son. He's an 18 month old boy - ALL BOY - and he is constantly into EVERYTHING. I have struggled to show grace to him this week, forgetting at times that he isn't trying to defy me (though at times he is), but rather that he is just exploring his world.  As I attempted to stay connected with God , He showed me that He has shown me immeasurable amounts of grace as I "explore my world", and that I need to show my son grace. My prayer became: "Reflect Your grace through me, as I have none to give. Change my attitude to be one that is able to freely give grace."

*What recurring sin(s) have you been conscious of this week? How have you dealt with it?
My short temper has been an area of sin that I have been made aware of again this week.  Finding joy in the moment, rather than rushing through life, has been a way of "extending the fuse".  Living in the grace of God and letting His grace be reflected in my life has helped with my short temper.

This post is linked up to the 60/60 Weekly Recap.  Be sure to read the other 60/60 Runners recaps and encourage them as they seek to live in constant communion with God!