The Rest of Your Story 11: An exciting new challenge!

To start from part one, click here.

Thank you so much to all of you who answered the question in part 10, "How are you really?"

Since that post, I've done a lot of thinking and praying about this series. And this is what's on my heart...

I'm going to kick it up a notch and finish The Rest of Your Story series with a 21-day challenge. Here's how it will work.

I'll post every day and each post will include the next step for your story and a little question to answer at the end. It will take ten minutes or less to read the post and answer the question.

At the end of the 21 days we'll have a rough draft of the rest of our stories including goals, steps to take, and even a life story statement (sort of like a mission statement but cooler).

We've been talking about the rest of our stories...now we'll really get down to how we can live them out with Jesus.

In return, here's what I'm asking from you. I'd simply like for you to read every day and answer the question at the bottom of the post (hopefully, you'll do so in the comments but you can also do that your own way).

We will officially start on Tuesday, January 26th so that gives you a little time to think, pray, and share this with your friends if you'd like. (If you're joining in after the 26th, just keep reading the series by clicking the links above that say 12, 13, etc. to find out more and catch up!)

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Is your heart pounding just a bit? Do you kind've want to hit "delete" right now?

Um, yeah, me too.

I think that means this could be courageous and important.

It really could change the rest of our stories...and that's exciting!

Who's ready?

 

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To kick things off, I'm giving away three journals so you'll have a brand new place to write the rest of your story!

The winners can pick any journal they'd like from the entire DaySpring collection.

Just leave a comment by midnight on Wednesday sharing one thing you hope to get out of The Rest of Your Story series.

*This giveaway is done. If you're just joining us, keep reading the series to find out more and enter to win $50 to DaySpring.com!____________________________________________________________________________________

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Comments

[Mari Larkin]

This sounds very significant and fun. I started blogging this year because I believe God was wanting me to get my story out, to be held accountable and to bless others. I struggle with if I really even have anything worthwhile to say, but God seems to be blessing. I can't wait to take this challenge and have you guide us through some well thought out questions to help us formulate the rest of our stories. Sounds very intriguing and fun. Want to do what I can to be sold out for Jesus this year, and I am in with you. Bring it on Holley!
Blessings,
Mari

[Tamsen]

Ok...I'm in. LOL

[CJ]

Have been enjoying this series so far, Holley....will be looking forward to the 21 days and how God leads you to challenge us.....and we to encourage each other. God bless you, Holley, for listening to His still small voice and sharing it with us!

[Tammy@If Meadows Speak...]

(gulp) Did you say make a list as in steps to take, goals?? (sweating now). I'm timidly in. This is kinda neat timing. One of the towns close to where I live (we live in the boonies), is doing a huge, city-wide "One Month to Live" Challenge this month. I'll be doing the devotional with some folks from my church in that same city. So most of my story will be played out during this time. I wonder if it'll change my goals. Regardless, I'll be slinking back here to walk the journey of our stories. And when I'm here, just ignore the sound I bring, it's just my knees knocking. (sheepish smile) Holley, see ya then.

[Becky Flowers]

Just joined about a week ago. The one thing I said on New Years is that I want a concentrated effort to get closer to my Lord. This is very intriging and I look forward to hearing from all the others. I believe no one is here by accident. Thanks Holley.

[Joyce]

One thing I would like to gain from entering into this journey is to gain a sense of community and receive a blessing from sharing my story with Godly women whom I have a kindred spirit with. God can work in great ways through those who combine their spiritual gifts to further his Kingdom. I'm really excited about embarking on this effort with all of you and see what God has in store for us.

[Leonore]

While my "stomach is turning inside out", count me in.

Thanks, Holley, and to all here, for helping us find our way closer to God.

I will need that extra time you gave us-thanks for starting on a later day.

[Karen]

Since I began this year looking online for women who Love the Lord and truly are chosen by God to help women like me...I had noticed that many of them have a blog...so I am starting one too!!! I have been SO Very Blessed by you and I am now Very Excited to see what the Lord will be doing in all our lives here...I cannot wait for the "The Rest of Your Story series with a 21-day challenge." May Gods Face shine upon you as you share this new challenge!!!

[Liz]

OK, I'm ready to start. Praying!

[Kelly H.]

ok I think Im ready....tummy queezzy..but going for it...

[Hannah Braboy]

I would really like to be able to share my story for the glory of God. I want someone to be able to benefit from it. I want to let them know they aren't alone.

[Genny]

I'm a subscriber and I love this idea, Holley. Looking foward to reading!

[Lisa Rohrbaugh]

Oh Wow you are right my heart is pounding thinking about posting my feelings. I am use to listening to others but not researching my own and sharing. I do beieve God has a reason for this so...... Lisa

[Holley Gerth]

Woo-hoo!! I'm totally excited that you're up for doing this with me, girls! I can't wait to see what God has in store for us! Heart pounding right along with all of yours...

[Katy]

Oh, I am ready for this!! I love bringing the dreaming into focus and into practical steps that I can actually follow through with because otherwise I often don't take those next steps. Praying for you and everyone involved! :)

[Tamara]

Count me in on this too! My heart is pounding and my mind is racing a bit too. Panic, fear, hope, and excitement all tangled together. What will this mean? What will be revealed? Holley, I think you are so right about it being both courageous and important. Sleeves and prayers up!

[allison]

I am hoping for healing, and a solution to very difficult problems, well I know nothing is too hard for God, but I hope that the Lord would speak to me and keep in during a time of sorrow and hopefully joy soon. I hope to have courage to try new things and have faith for miracles and good things coming.

[Kamante]

You go girlfriend! Im ready. Im ready for a newer, healthier me, being a part of newer healthier you's. lol :) Lets do this thing. To God be ALL glory! :)

[allison]

oh I listed two things, I am hoping for the Lord to speak healing.

[Lynn]

My hope is to bring out the best of the Lord in me..with a little help from a friend,you Holley!

[Kym]

I'm ready and very excited. I'm hoping to get to know myself better and learn to listen to God more.

Peace of Christ be with you!

[Ana]

Oh Holley - what if this turns out to be a best seller? It's all about HIM and I'm in.

[Vi]

I am ready to understand myself and my relationship with God better. I have had a very strained and stressful 2 years, but have been blessed by the goodness of the Lord with blessings. I want to follow by faith, and better understand God's plan for me!

[Anice]

I am ready to write the story for the rest of my life with God's guidance. By listening to God, I hope to make the right choices.

[Dee]

Oh Holley, this sounds exciting and scary too—putting a little accountability and structure into the dreaming and planning. I’m ready…a little nervous, but I can't hit delete because I know wherever the Spirit is leading will be good, so I am excited and ready to begin. Lead on…!!!