(Originally posted March 8, 2010)
“If we do not find some suffering in the world and do something about it, we are in danger of becoming miserable.” – Rob Bell in “Drops Like Stars”
It's true. A lack of concern for the hurting among us can cause us to become numb, feelingless.
Bloodwater mission is a faith-based organization that is working to help stop the HIV/AIDS and water crisis in Africa. I love what they do. And so we are taking their 40 Days of Water challenge. Check it out here:
The aforementioned cookie jar will be serving as the loot-holder during the challenge (and a cute cookie jar at that, eh?) So for the next 40 days during the Lenten season, the beverage of choice is tap water – no non-essential refreshments allowed. Come Easter, all the money that WOULD HAVE been spent on our usual indulgences will be going to help provide clean water to our friends in Africa.
And we're hoping the whole family will jump on board, not just Mom and Dad.
Since everyone is on a squeaky tight budget these days, this is a great way to find a few extra bucks you may not have even known you had to give. It's also a statement of solidarity – giving up luxuries so that others can have basic necessities. A simple thing, a beautiful experiment!
So starting tomorrow morning, March 9:
“Goodbye, morning OJ!”
“Later, evening cocoa with marshmallows!”
“So long, my <sniff, sniff> sweet ambrosia, Diet Dr. Peppers.”
And, friends, keep me honest. It's a challenge worth taking.
More info here: http://www.bloodwatermission.com/fortydays
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