One third done, another 2/3 to go! My thoughts on no coffee for a month?
Thought 1: I spend less money when I don't drink coffee- no trips to coffee shops, less coffee bought by the pound. That's a good thing. Living on one income is now making us tighten our belts and my lack of dependence on coffee helps in that area.
Thought 2: I am getting closer to building more dependence on God, but not there yet. The fact that I don't have a lot going on makes it harder to rely on God. When you have nothing that will stress you out planned for the day, you don't find yourself on your knees that much. I turn more to God when I have things on my plate and need him to help me do them. Not having things on my plate means less prayer, less scripture, less turning to the presence of God for peace and strength. Still troubleshooting how I can make Him more of a priority in the midst of the non busyness of my life.
Thought 3: Still trying to figure out the longings and desires God has placed in my heart. Trying to prep for next steps, but hard to know what those steps are and so hard to prepare for them. Feel like I take one step closer to them, then two steps back. I guess I'll get there eventually but it will be slow and steady.
In conclusion, change is slow. I'm glad I am being proactive by denying myself something I love in hopes of finding more lasting and fulfilling loves, but it's not a magic wand and there's still a long road to go to get where I think I am headed.
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