It's a challenge.... Are you game?

Our weekly challenge for Good Morning Girls is to memorize Philippians 3:13-14 and to set a goal for the fall 2010 session.  I haven't quite memorized the verse but I am working on it.  As far as my goal, I am challenging myself to get on my knees daily and spent my quiet moments with the Lord before I go to bed.  If you are like me, I tend to do my nightly routine then tuck myself into bed.  Once my head is gently laid on my pillow I begin my prayers, which more times than I can count, end up being cut short because I have fallen asleep.  Sure I pray throughout the day, but what a difference it would make to get on my knees after I wake and before I sleep... allowing God to work throughout my day from the very beginning to the very end.  It's a challenge, especially if I am not in the habit.  So starting last night I got on my knees and began to speak to my heavenly Father.  I actually fell asleep much faster not fighting to keep my eyes open and my brain flowing with thanksgiving and requests for God.  I challenge you to memorize the scripture and set a personal goal.  It can be anything really... more quiet time, having a more gentle & quiet spirit, fasting... whatever.  As Courtney from Good Morning Girls suggests, pray about it.  Be blessed my readers!