Today is the 4th of July, and while it’s a holiday for many, for me it marks day one of a new agenda: my journey toward a healthier, better life. The holiday itself has nothing to do with my decision—it just happens to be the day I’m starting.
Avoid Tying Change to Holidays
I’ve often avoided making big life decisions on holidays. I don’t want to attach something as serious as a proposal or a major change to a date that could carry different emotions down the road. Holidays are meant to be filled with joy, and I’d rather keep them that way.
So instead of celebrating with fireworks alone, I started with a three-mile walk this morning—the most I’ve walked in the morning, ever. I even recorded a video along the way. Watching it back was sobering. My health app gives me a score of 31 when it should be at least 39 for my age. Add to that some recent pictures of myself, and the truth became clear: change is necessary.
Slow and Steady Change
My plan isn’t built on fads, supplements, or crash diets. I want to pursue slow, lasting changes—better eating, steady physical exercise, and most importantly, leaning on the Holy Spirit to guide this journey. The goal isn’t just a number on a scale but a transformed lifestyle.
This journey will also include better organization, stronger discipline, and healthier relationships with family and friends. There’s a lot to take on, but by simplifying, streamlining, and leaning into God’s strength, I believe these changes will build a better life.
Today isn’t just a holiday—it’s a reminder that freedom is possible. Through Christ, I can live free from unhealthy habits, free to walk in joy, and free to live the life He has prepared for me.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of this new beginning. Help me to take small but steady steps toward better health, stronger discipline, and deeper faith. Guide me by Your Spirit so that this journey honors You and blesses those around me. Amen.