Have you attempted to do the 75 hard challenge? or maybe you even completed it. We know that all challenges have their benefits, but this one seems to be super unsustainable, especially for women.

You’re probably super busy whether you work a 9 to 5, you’re a mama or just a busy entrepreneur in general. We know that keeping up with the 75 hard challenges can be super difficult. This is our invitation for you to do our Faithful 40 challenge.

What is the faithful 40 challenge?

It’s a 40 day checklist challenge to help you stay faithful with your habits into your spiritual life. 

What’s on the checklist?

#1 Do not snooze alarm + make bed + drink water + get ready

When your alarm goes off in the morning, you get out of bed, you throw off those sheets, you stand up and you start your day. Do not hit the snooze button and do not go back to bed. 

#2 Faithful Pages

Carve out time each day to dive into your Bible or devotional or a faith based personal development book. We don’t want to give you a timeframe, but do whatever fits your goal to create a goal around reading every single day then you wanna have 10 minutes of quiet time, so this could be intimate prayer visualization meditation whatever you do when your quiet time like it could be journaling. 

#3 Write 10 things you’re grateful for

Now you’re going to write 10 things that you’re grateful for we love prioritizing gratitude because it’s helping you find a good in your life and helping you to be present. It also shifts your psychological body to be in a more relaxed state of mind. 

Starting your day with with a grateful heart just set a time for a successful and joyful day because you’re looking at every little thing with gratitude.

#4 Pick + stick to a health + wellness routine

Pick and stick to health and wellness routine. We understand everyone has different physical goals, fitness, goals, and things like that but we want you to get really specific about what your health and wellness goals are in stick to it. This could be a simple as taking your supplements and vitamins, or having a green juice or shake. We’re just having Whole Foods or reducing the amount of sugar or gluten or caffeine or whatever it is you’re trying to stick to. Don’t overthink it just make sure that you can maintain it. 

#5 A random act of kindness

An act of kindness, random act of kindness once per day at the minimum you never know when you can literally flipped someone’s entire day and it’ll help you get out of your own head to.

#6 Stick to a budget / financial goal

Stick to a budget or a financial goal. For this one I want you to get really really, really really specific. Create a smart goal around your finances.

#7 One hour to a “‘God-sized” Dream

Spend one hour to a God-sized dream. I know it can get a little hard to make time for your dreams when you feel burnt out or you just don’t have enough time in the day to make the dream become a plan. So this is intentional 40 days of one hour to your God size dream.

#8 Move your body for 30 minutes

Move your body for 30 minutes at least every day.

#9 Don’t touch your vice

Whatever your vice is, for 40 days you’re not touching it. Break the habit whether it’s your nicotine pen, a glass of wine, social media – whatever it is.

#10 Practice the sabbath once a week (REST)

Choose a day out of the week (typically Sunday) to rest & reflect.

We pray you enjoy this challenge and want to do it well beyond 40 days. Be sure to join us inside the Soul Society Community. 

In life, we all experience seasons of separation. Those moments when it feels like we’re drifting away from what’s familiar, letting go of old attachments, and stepping into the unknown. It’s during these times that we often find ourselves questioning the purpose behind the separation and seeking a deeper connection with our faith. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of the “season of separation” discussed in a recent podcast and how it can be a profound journey of preparation and self-discovery.

The Purpose Behind Separation

“The season of separation is a season of preparation.” These powerful words remind us that the periods of detachment from our usual surroundings and routines are not in vain. Instead, they serve as essential preparation for what lies ahead. Sometimes, God puts us through these seasons to separate us before guiding us towards something greater. It’s about surrendering everything we thought we wanted and embracing His purpose.

The Internal Shift

Transition starts with an internal shift—an awareness that separation is necessary. It’s the moment when you decide that it’s time to take action, to break away from the familiar, and to explore new horizons. This internal decision is the first step towards meaningful change.

Discovering Your True Identity

Separation allows you to identify yourself with greater awareness and confidence. When you realize that your identity isn’t tied to the things around you, you can embrace your true self. Both hosts of the podcast share how they experienced this transformation when they separated from their familiar environments, even leaving behind their hometowns and colleges.

Loneliness and Connection

Separation often coincides with feelings of loneliness and isolation. It’s in these moments that we yearn for a deeper connection with our faith and our Creator. The craving for connection drives us to seek God’s guidance and ask, “What are you trying to show me? What do you want me to learn?”

Embracing the Journey

To fully embrace the season of separation, it’s crucial to be patient and open to learning and growth. Sometimes, we may find ourselves longing for the alone time we once had, even if it was marked by loneliness. This paradox reminds us to cherish each season for what it offers and to trust in God’s plan.

Finding Purpose in Every Season

No matter the circumstances—whether it’s singleness, loneliness, or job loss—every season has a purpose. It’s not meant to make us feel sorry for ourselves but to equip us with experiences that can help others. Recognizing God’s intentionality in our lives, we can learn to praise Him through it all, knowing that He is with us.

Unbreakable Connection

Romans 8:39 reminds us that nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate us from the love of God. His love is unwavering, whether we fully accept it or not. He intentionally shows us His love in the smallest, most significant ways, even during seasons of loneliness and isolation.

Becoming a Beacon of Light

As we navigate through our own seasons of separation, we become beacons of light for others. Sharing our faith and experiences online can serve as a reminder of our purpose in these moments. We are here to let others know they are not alone, helping them connect with like-minded individuals on their spiritual journey.

The Power of Connection

Lastly, we’re reminded that technology, like our phones, can be both a blessing and a hindrance during separation. We can use it as a tool to connect, build businesses, start ministries, and spread our message. But we must be mindful not to let it become a barrier that isolates us further.

In conclusion, the season of separation is not a time to despair but an opportunity to prepare, discover our true selves, and deepen our connection with God. It’s a season of purpose and growth. As we navigate these seasons with patience and faith, we can find meaning in every moment and share our light with others who are also on their journey of self-discovery and faith.

3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF BOUNDARIES 

Do you have issues when it comes to boundaries? In this episode, we have a guest speaker who has been a teacher, mentor, volunteer and board member of Christian Women’s Job Corporation of Tyler for 25 years. This is a ministry equipping women with job skills and life skills in a Christ-centered environment. We are honored to have the one and only Gay Brookshire on the podcast with us.

What are boundaries? 

Boundaries are your property line. They’re what define what is you and what isn’t you. Boundaries help us distinguish between what is and what isn’t. For example, you don’t mow your neighbors yard unless they’ve broken a leg and you’re doing something nice.

Boundaries are important because they keep you focused. They help to keep you focused on what is important. It’s hard to keep focused if you make your boundaries known or visible. Do your boundaries allow you to stay focused? 

There’s multiple types of boundaries and you can hear all of them in the podcast episode, but we’re going to dive into 3 of them in this blog post. 

BOUNDARY #1 – SKIN 

Your most basic boundary is your skin. It’s literally holding all of you together. If you didn’t have it, you’d be a puddle. Everybody has sin and so it’s super important to pay attention to how people treat that part of yourself. Your skin is your most basic boundary, take care of it. 

BOUNDARY #2 –  WORDS

Your words are also boundaries. You can use them, especially the word no, but also what you’re telling people because when you’re teaching people about your boundaries, you’re teaching them how to treat you. Truth is another boundary related to words. If you’re paying attention to the truths others are speaking about you, then you’re not hearing God’s truths over your life. Whenever you’re down on yourself, read your BIble and read the truth about God’s opinion of who you are 

Boundary #3 – TIME 

Time is a great boundary. Time away from something or someone who is causing stress/discomfort/over-stimulation is healthy. Sometimes just removing yourself from a situation and letting things settle down is a great boundary with time. Sometimes you can’t physically remove yourself from a situation so you can just pull yourself away and guard your heart. 

Just remember, that you’re not “broken” for no reason (ie: things that have happened) and the damage (injured boundaries) isn’t permanent. It can be fixed! 

What boundaries do you need to work on? Let us know by commenting below.