If you know me, the item at the top of my Christmas list this year was an iPad. I did not receive one though. In years past, I would lament, and complain. I would look upon this Christmas as a bad Christmas because I did not get everything on my list. I did however receive something I was not expecting for Christmas.
I was blessed to have the last two weeks of December off from work. These two weeks were incredible! I saw a new picture of purity come to realization, I saw a husband and wife remember what it means to play together, and I have set out to run 2 races this next year totally 52.4 miles.
Before I left for break, I wrote a few posts about young men's purity. In writing them, I had no idea what ride I was in for this break. Becca and I ended up throwing out 10 movies, and tightening my belt on what I would consider to be hints of immorality in my life.
For Christmas, I received the game 'Settlers of Catan.' Becca and I played it over 12 times, and enjoyed playing a game together. Being around her just playing was entirely refreshing; reminding me it is important to take time for my wife, and it is OK to play together!
I also will be running two marathons this year: Grandma's in Duluth and the Chicago Marathon. Both races are challenging, but I will not be running them alone. Staying disciplined with running and eating right will be difficult for the summer, but with a goal in mind, I will accomplish them!
2010 was full of challenges, and 2011 will present its own as well. If the year pans out similar to the past few weeks, it will not be a bad year after all.
How about you? How has God renewed you this season?
In His service, Crazy Pete
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