A New Book

I was in Deseret Book a few days ago looking for a book for a friend when my eye was drawn to a book called 21 Days Closer to Christ. It is written by Emily Freeman and has paintings by Simon Dewey. I didn’t immediately pick up the book. I walked by it 4 or 5 times. I don’t know why I was drawn to the book. It was on the bottom shelf and yet, I felt the need to look at it. I finally just sat down in the isle and pulled the book off the shelf. I started to read a few pages and I was hooked. I feel that Heavenly Father was trying to tell me something. I walked out of the store that day with a book that has already started changing my life.

I delved into the book that very night. I stayed up way too late just to read ‘one more chapter’. It really is an amazing book. The point of the book is exactly what the title says - 21 Days Closer to Christ. I've finished reading the book and can't get a thought out of my head. I'm doing the challenge and I keep feeling that I need to document my changes as well as invite others to accept the challenge. Thus, I have started this blog.

My goal in having this blog is to share a little bit about myself and the wonderful journey I am embarking on. If you would like to join in the journey, I would invite you to do so. Leave your comments and your thoughts. Tell me about your experiences or special moments. Heaven knows we can all use a little more uplifting in this world.

The author, Emily Freeman, shares many personal experiences and stories in the book. At the end of each chapter (numbered by what day you should be on), she shares an invitation (challenge) and a journey (a treasure or an experience). At the end of the book she shares a celebration. I will be using her invitations and journeys as ways to share with you.

I hope that as we go through this journey together, we can all be uplifted and edified and find ourselves closer to Christ.