40(ish) Days of Discipline - Day 10

They came! My books are here on interlibrary loan. :D I decided that I wanted to read more about some of the topics discussed in Celebration of Discipline. So, rather than buy a stack of books that would take up space that I don't have, I'm borrowing them. Here is what has come in so far:

Radical Together by David Platt
Sanctuary of the Soul by Richard J. Foster
Quiet In His Presence by Jan Harris
Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home by Richard J. Foster
The Great Omission by Dallas Willard

I've got a few more on hold that haven't come in yet, but I'm excited to start with what is here. The biggest question is which book to begin with. I'm thinking one of the books on prayer.

As I think about my decision to have fish instead of "meat" on Friday nights, I can see the impracticality of this already. It seems that it is something that will have to wait until my living situation changes. Perhaps, in another year or two, I will be able to do this.

I am still determined to pursue fasting breakfast and lunch on Fridays, but today was not a successful one. This was partially due to having my standard sleeping and eating schedules altered due to a fundraising meeting for work last night. I just want to be healthy about fasting and not set myself up for serious issues because my blood sugar dropped too low. I know that God can keep my sugar up if He wants to, but at the same time, I know that He wants me to take proper care of my body, which means acknowledging its limitations and working with them.

With the weather starting to become more pleasant again, I hope that I can see my spiritual life blossom in much the same way. This past winter has really pushed me to the brink of exhaustion, and it is at that point that I need God the most. Unfortunately, I struggle the most with reaching out to God and to others when I am so drained and feel like I am marching steadily into burnout. The good news is that I have maintained my sobriety now for 127 days, in spite of my struggle to reach out and touch base with my sponsor.