I told you about this Summer of 7 thing I’m doing – I’m taking 7 weeks and looking straight in the face of selfishness, excess and ungratefulness. I’m asking God to show me a different way. A way that seeks Him first, a way that sees the needs of others, a way that realizes the abundance I have, a way that stretches beyond my little self and my little world.
My heart says, “Yes, exactly this!” to these words in Jen Hatmaker’s book…
“7 will be an exercise in simplicity with one goal: to create space for God’s kingdom to break through.” (7, pg. 4)
I’m pleading with myself to get-the-heck-out-of-the-way and allow God – that is it, just allow Him. Allow Him to speak, allow Him to work, allow Him to be seen, allow Him to change me.
The Summer of 7 :: Plan
(this is just my schedule, if you are joining in (which I so hope you are) you create a schedule for you)
June 1- 7 :: Stress – I will be making God my GO-TO. I will read His word before I read anything else. I will talk to Him first. I will stop and pray throughout my day. I will diligently set my mind and thoughts on Him.
June 8 – 14 :: Food – I will eat just 7 foods
June 15 – 21 :: Possessions – I will give away at least 7 items a day for 7 days
June 22 – 28 :: Clothes – I will wear just 7 articles of clothing
June 29 – July 5 :: Media – This one makes my heart palpitate – so I’ll give you the scoop later
July 6 – 12 :: Spending – I will do no spending for 7 days. (Um, I’m almost in a full blown panic attack right now so can we just talk more about this later too?)
July 13 – 19 :: Self – The book doesn’t do this particular area; instead they do Waste. But, I’ll be spending 7 days focusing on and giving to others. 7 acts of service – each day will involve some act of kindness.
If you are joining in The Summer of 7 go ahead and link up your schedule below.













