B90X: Guest Blogger-Terica Nicewonger

Wow! B90X! Oh, how I wish I could say that was my first response. Hey, I have been very honest from the start. I was not fond of the idea...reading the entire Bible in 90 days...that's like 15 chapters a day! When am I going to find the time to fit that in? I hardly have time to read my Bible now. And there in lies the problem. I had not been spending time lost in God's word. It's sad to say, but it was not a priority. Knowing this, I was staring a conviction right in the face. Now, I was forced to make the time for it ...and am I so very thankful.

I found that as I began to make time for B90X, it was not a have to but a want to. I began reading things and God began revealing himself to me in ways I'd never experienced before. The sacrifices I had to make in order to make the time were not even worthy enough to be called sacrifices. So what, I had to turn off the TV, get up early, stay up late. I found that I didn't lack anything but was gaining everything, such an understanding of who God was, who he is and yet, still to come. His word had never before become so alive. It was almost as if I was seeing a film play out before my very eyes. The stage was set for each new chapter and from book to book. One seamless act after another. How beautiful is God's word!

So, although I did not have the initial response one might expect from a pastor's wife, it did not take long for my attitude to change. Day one pretty much did it for me. I was in...hook, line and sinker. Was it challenging? Yes! Were there days when I didn't get all 15 chapters in? Yes! Was it worth it? Absolutely, Yes! I now have such an appreciation for the Bible and understand the importance of and reasons why we need it. That's right, we need it. It's vital for our survival. Our fleshly bodies would not be satisfied with a meal once or twice a week. Why do we expect anything different for our spiritual well being? Snacking on the Word of God, here and there, will not fully nourish our spirit. I don't know about you, but I want to strive in this life and God's purpose for me. In order for that to happen, we must be well feed.

Thank you B90X for re-igniting my passion for God's word. Thank you Brandon for having vision and setting forth the challenge. Thank you NewLife staff, what a phenomenal group of people to be accountable to and with. What an adventure this has been...and oh I am so grateful.